Best 80 Social Change Podcasts

A podcast of the East Side Institute, an international center for social change efforts that reinitiate human and community development. We support, connect and partner with committed and creative activists, scholars, artists, helpers and healers all over the world. In 2003, Institute co-founders Lois Holzman and the late Fred Newman had a paper published with the title 'All Power to the Developing.' We hope that this podcast series will show you that, far more than a slogan, 'all power to the developing' is a loving activity, a pulsing heart in an all too cruel world more

We inspire people to see themselves as solutions. We ignite curiosity and change by highlighting voices. We invite listeners to build knowledge, networks, and strategies to fight injustices. Together, we can shift conversation to action. more

The Charity Network News podcast inspires you to make the world a better place. Hosted by Lex Lumiere; an award-winning, therapeutic artist whose family legacy includes 100 years of art exhibits and providing artwork for international non-profit fundraisers. Each week you'll hear mind-blowing interviews from philanthropy leaders or creative souls, as well as news and insights to help you make a positive impact in your community. more

Align your passion with your purpose with the Social Change Career Podcast. PCDN sits down with the world's top professionals in the social change field to learn how they are changing the world while making a living. Honest conversations turn career advice for the global changemakers. more

join Niki franco (venus roots), a community organizer, writer, and facilitator of spaces for collective study, as she leans into conversations of radical truth-telling with artists, theorists, and organizers living in a world of rigid binaries and multiple truths. she navigates the urgency of solidarity, ancestral preservation, and dismantling systems of oppression that inform and deform our lives. more

The Collective Impact Forum is here to share resources, tools, and stories to support social change makers working in cross-sector collaboration. more

Critical and timely topics focused on equity, homelessness, substance use, mental health, and trauma. Jeff Olivet, Kristen Paquette, and Regina Cannon of C4 Innovations interview health and human service experts, researchers, and advocates. Conversations explore how we can adapt our systems to the rapidly changing landscape of social services. more

Podcast by Policy Research Associates, Inc about creating positive social change.

We talk to interesting people about how and why they work for social change. Conversations with campaigners, activists, strategists, journalists, politicians and others fighting the good fight. Hosted by Daniel Scoullar from Social Change Projects. more

Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast is the spiritual component for the emerging generation for a kingdom society. I am not asking for donations instead I hope and pray that everyone on my friends list and everyone in my social groups would purchase my revised book and help me get it on the best sellers list so that others will take our cause serious.The proceeds will go towards making the film, hiring our staff and making down payments for rental space until we are able to purchase property for the work God wants to do through us for our beautiful city of Chicago. more

Generation Justice's mission is to inspire youth to become media makers committed to social transformation. This is a multi-media project that gives voice to activism - locally, nationally and internationally. more

How innovators are responding to the world's biggest challenges.Serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Jeffrey M. Zucker talks weekly with innovators creating transformational social impact. They discuss their journeys in philanthropy, business, and life. more

This is Change Makers the podcast bringing you ideas, life lessons and amazing stories from those making a difference in extraordinary times.Powered by campaigns firm Seven Hills and hosted by Michael Hayman, this interview series delves into what makes leaders tick and looks at the contribution this empowers them to bring to the world.This is the podcast for those who want to hear the optimism that comes from challenging the status quo.Find your mission. more

Welcome to The Wharton Impact Podcast hosted by The Wharton Social Impact Club. Each episode, we will bring you stories and insights from industry leaders, Wharton fellows, and changemakers who are driving positive change in their sectors and around the world. Join us as we delve into the ways that how businesses can create meaningful impact and how we can all be part of the solution. Together, let's learn and grow as we strive to make this world a better place. more

The I Spark Change Podcast is about those who spread positive change across the globe. They are doing acts or work that have a positive impact on humanity. The guests on our show are what we call Social Impact Heroes. These are everyday people like you and me. They make a difference, whether through their actions or their impact on others. Their impact may be big or small. In all instances, it's a beacon of light for everyone they encounter. Each week we feature inspiring stories and messages of struggle, courage, and hope to help spread positive change and create a better world for all of us. more

Chai Time was founded by six friends volunteering their time and resources to make a difference. Chai Time is a platform, where experts and professionals of various fields provide advice and information on socially sensitive and taboo issues. more

The ChangeMakers Podcast tells stories of people changing the world.

Speaking with people of purpose, those making the world a better placePeople Inspired By Purpose - Purposely Podcast amplifies the stories of inspirational people from across the Globe, philanthropy leaders, founders and CEO's of nonprofits, charities, for purpose business leaders as well social entrepreneurs. They are often inspired by their own experiences. more

Dive into the voices & stories of students who own their learning & impact their communities. Brought to you by Inspire Citizens. more

The purpose of this podcast is to have the uncomfortable conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion that we all need to be having to PIVOT towards positive social change. more

The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosts 'Conversations with change-makers'. Spotlighting the stories of innovators, social entrepreneurs, industry leaders, activists and more about the work they do, and what makes them tick. We find out how they keep the fire burning when it comes to tackling some of the most - to use a systems change term - wicked problems - facing the world today. We aim to appeal to people who are curious about solving social issues in the world around them and especially those who believe in changing the way we're changing the world. more

The Activist Files is a podcast by the Center for Constitutional Rights where we feature the stories of people on the front lines fighting for social justice, including activists, lawyers, and storytellers. We interview movement partners, our clients, and people using storytelling to create change, and look to highlight lesser-known aspects of the work. more

Interviews with pioneers in business and social impact. Each week, these interviews provide you with insight from a different perspective of the Business Fights Poverty network, giving you a first-hand understanding of how businesses and others are working on some of the world's biggest social challenges. more

Racism, toxic inequality, persistent poverty, climate change: these are big serious problems, and if you believe they require big audacious solutions, then this is the podcast for you. Hosted by Angela Glover Blackwell, Radical Imagination focuses on radical solutions to our society's most pressing problems. It features conversations with thinkers and changemakers from multiple fields working to deliver equity wins at scale. Tune in to Radical Imagination, for stories and solutions that are fueling change. more

Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with analysis from Sam Sinyangwe, Kaya Henderson, and De'Ara Balenger. Then he sits down for deep conversations with experts, influencers, and diverse local and national leaders. New episodes every Tuesday. more

The Activist Files is a podcast by the Center for Constitutional Rights where we feature the stories of people on the front lines fighting for social justice, including activists, lawyers, and storytellers. more

Generation Justice's mission is to inspire youth to become media makers committed to social transformation. Generation Justice trains teens to approach journalism from a social justice and media justice framework. This is a multi-media project that gives voice to activism locally, nationally, and internationally. more

We provide learning, examples of products, services, programs, projects, and events as well as corporate social responsibility to support the Give Back Economy. more

Brought to you by Bristol University Press and Policy Press, in the Transforming Society podcast host, Jess Miles speaks to authors about their books in the context of the key social issues of the moment. We get to grips with the story their research tells with a focus on the specific ways in which it changes society for the better. more

We share the stories of fearless young people working to create lasting change in their communities. We interview young changemakers from across the world about their motivations, ambitions, and lessons learned along the way. We'll show you the incredible impact of youth and that you too can make a difference. more

Social justice means applying the law equally to all people. But in practice, that doesn't always happen. We're business and trial lawyers with over 60 years experience of practice. Together, we practice law, we seek social justice, and we reveal the conflict between the two. And in this podcast, we bring together guests from a variety of backgrounds to discuss the current issues surrounding social justice and the inequity between these issues and their relation to the legal system. Join with us, so that it's not Just Us. more

We will talk everything social work, on every level from micro to macro. We will hear the stories of social workers who are doing big things, learn new skills, and most importantly, give you actionable steps to change more lives than you ever thought possible. more

Challenge the status quo. Welcome to The Nonprofit Lab, a podcast dedicated to the ongoing discovery of how we can all be a bigger part of social change through the lens of the nonprofit sector. more

Listen, learn, and talk that's our route to ending family violence in our communities. Each year, starting 30 August, 1000s of runners and walkers from around the globe come together in teams of up to 20 people to participate in the Run Against Violence Virtual Team Challenge. The teams race each other online for 19 days, covering a route of 1300km. This podcast captures the very personal stories of the event participants. more

Transformative Learning Experiences with Kyle Wagner is a show created for DISRUPTORS and INNOVATIVE EDUCATORS looking to create more socially, globally, emotionally aware citizens and student-centered classrooms through transformative project-based learning experiences. more

The Social Impact Journal is a podcast talking to changemakers who are driving social impact across the world. In the journal, we aim to share stories, lessons and experiences from our guests to inspire our listeners to begin or continue working towards social impact.  more

The Change Makers Podcast presented by city current shares personal stories and insights from those who are giving back and making a difference so we can learn and do the same. We cover life lessons, business advice, passion, and purpose. Share the ways you're making a difference using changemakers. more

The podcast for social impact practitioners looking to connect big ideas with real impact. Join host Sam Caplan as he curates practical advice and inspiring stories from the people changing how we think about social change. more

Sports for Social Impact explores the power that sport has to create a positive impact in society. Sport for development & peace is a versatile tool that can be used to tackle many social, environmental & economic challenges such as the Sustainable Development Goals. The hope is that these conversations and ideas will help achieve the maximum benefit of sport in our society. Hosted by David Thibodeau. more

Hi, I'm Ore. I decided to make a podcast because I'm tired of staying silent and acting like inequality doesn't exist. I want my voice heard. I want to talk about how discrimination is going to continue being an issue for the minority. I am speaking up for what I believe in. more

Investigating matters of human rights at home and abroad. Listen to the podcast by the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, hosted by Executive Director Sushma Raman. more

A podcast about advocacy for animal rights, for rights of people who are elderly, disabled (including those with mental illness), for G.L.B.T. (and their families) rights, & to inform about what's going on politically & economically locally, nationally, and worldwide. more

Uri L'Tzedek is an Orthodox social justice organization guided by Torah values and dedicated to combating suffering and oppression. Through community-based education, leadership development, and action, Uri L'Tzedek creates discourse, inspires leaders, and empowers the Jewish community towards creating a more just world. more

Changing the human conversation of love and inclusion. Susan Cottrell is the Mom of two LGBTQ children; the founder of FreedHearts; an international speaker with a viral TEDx talk; a pastor and theologian; an acclaimed author; and a fierce advocate and ally. In her unique tender, relatable style, Susan is a prominent voice of unconditional love and lavish inclusion. Powerful, authentic, and relevant in today's society, Susan has a lot to say. more

'Welcome to 'Drop A Jewel with Malaka,' where real talk meets transformation. Join Malaka, a social work expert, for candid conversations on life's challenges turned opportunities. Explore self-help, relationships, mental health, family, stress, diet, spirituality, wellness, and social justice. Tune in for genuine insights and support our journey. Don't forget to subscribe for more real talk, growth, and empowerment, tailored for the community!' Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropajewelwithmalaka/support more

Everyone has a diversity story- even those you don't expect. Get ready to hear from leading CEO's, bestselling authors and entrepreneurs as we uncover their true stories of diversity and inclusion. The Will To Change is hosted by Jennifer Brown- Jennifer is an award-winning entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, and author and diversity and inclusion expert. She is a passionate social equality advocate committed to helping leaders foster healthier and therefore more productive workplaces, ultimately driving innovation and business results. more

Brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We meet people with ideas to make the world a better place and investigate whether they work. more

Join Anita Nowak, empathy expert, author, award-winning educator, international speaker, and certified coach, to learn how like-spirited people around the world are turning up the volume on empathy through purposeful action. Drawing from neuroscience, spirituality, leadership studies, positive psychology, and the frontlines of social action, Purposeful Empathy explores the intersection of personal development more

We are the Center for Social Science Scholarship (CS3) at the UMBC (Go Retrievers!). Join us each week as we curate content from UMBC's social science faculty, students, community partners, and visiting guests and lecturers!The Center for Social Science Scholarship promotes excellence across the social sciences at UMBC. Spanning disciplines and programs, we connect scholars who engage in social scientific study asking key questions about social life, addressing problems of local and global concern, sharing knowledge about public issues, and connecting research to practice and policy. more

Rewriting the Rules interviews community and business leaders, youth champions, and other radicals whose work builds on the power and genius fundamental to Black communities, and Communities of color. We shine a light on the legacies of creativity, strength and innovation sustaining these communities and offer practical tools for building smart, fair, and loving communities. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Tracine Asberry, Executive Director of St. Paul Youth Services, a Minnesota non-profit that is a leader in reimagining how our community engages and holds itself accountable for Black youth. more

Hi! I'm Leo. Across our world, young people are standing up for social justice and demanding change from those in power. On this podcast, I talk to inspiring Gen Zers about their work for change, and hope to inspire my listeners to make a change as well.ABOUT LEO FINELLILeo Finelli is a Gen Z writer, songwriter, and social justice advocate. Leo is on the autism spectrum, and writes stories about topics such as racism, gun violence, and other social justice issues.https://linktr.ee/genchangewithLF Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generation-change/support more

In times of fast-paced change and challenge, how do we hold onto our humanity? Each week, public radio's award-winning Humankind presents the stories of doers and dreamers who strive to make our planet a more humane and livable place. Through David Freudberg's moving documentaries and dialogues, we hear the voices of forward thinkers, peacemakers, health and education leaders, practitioners of spirituality and simplicity, environmental champions, and many others. For more: humanmedia.org. **Podcast does not correspond to public radio schedule. more

LATASHA MORRISON is a New York Times Best Selling author, ECPA Book of the year 2021, bridge-builder, reconciler, and a compelling voice in the fight for racial justice. In 2016, she founded Be the Bridge, a non-profit organization equipping more than 1,000 sub-groups across five countries to serve as ambassadors of racial reconciliation. This podcast is another step in cultivating conversations that will hopefully lead to real change. more

Activating Youth Activism is a For the Youth by the Youth podcast founded and hosted by Siphesihle Mbhele and Simphiwe Masilo. It brings together youth activists from various fields of society to hold powerful and meaningful conversations to encourage, inspire, and promote youth activism across the country. It aims to take strides in creating awareness of different avenues for youth to contribute to sustainable development. The podcast also gives recognition to youth who are actively making a change. more

A podcast featuring the people and ideas that are driving -and disrupting -human rights around the world. You can learn more about the project at our website, www.strengthandsolidarity.org. We welcome your feedback and your suggestions. more

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Impact Boom searches the globe to find the people, stories & inspiration to help you create a maximum positive impact. We interview world-leading social innovators, entrepreneurs, changemakers, designers, educators, thinkers, and doers who share Insights, ideas & inspiration. As long as these leaders are focussing their efforts on creating positive social and environmental change, we'll make sure you hear about it. more

America is in crisis right now. A lot of people want to help but have no idea where to start. In our new podcast, we are going to dig deep into the reality of being Black and brown in America and explore what you can do to help find a path forward. We will have tough conversations with activists, artists, and thinkers about our nation's deep racial divide. As we look for meaningful and lasting solutions, there is a lot to learn and unlearn. Hosted by Don Lemon. more

Social Justice & Activism episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. We speak to activists, environmental organizations, indigenous groups, artists, writers & others who have devoted their life to making a difference. To listen to ALL arts, activism & environmental episodes of 'The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society'Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winners of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, leaders & public figures share real experiences & offer valuable insights. Notable guests and participating museums and organizations include: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Neil Patrick Harris, Smithsonian, Roxane Gay, Musée Picasso, EARTHDAY.ORG, Neil Gaiman, UNESCO, Joyce Carol Oates, Mark Seliger, Acropolis Museum, Hilary Mantel, Songwriters Hall of Fame, George Saunders, The New Museum, Lemony Snicket, Pritzker Architecture Prize, Hans-Ulrich Obrist, Serpentine Galleries, Joe Mantegna, PETA, Greenpeace, EPA, Morgan Library & Museum, and many others.The interviews are hosted by founder and creative educator Mia Funk with the participation of students, universities, and collaborators from around the world. more

Make The Change is a social enterprise based in Singapore that is 'Empowering and Transforming The Community Through Design' more

Agents of Change in Environmental Justice brings you the voices and stories of next generation environmental health and justice leaders from underrepresented backgrounds. more

In the Catch22Minutes podcast, we will delve into some of today's major social challenges. We will be speaking to frontline experts, industry leaders and young people, in pursuit of ideas for reforming public services. more

Workers' Liberty fights for socialist revolution, for the labor movement to militantly assert working-class interests. more

Julie Ordoñez is a leading fundraiser, coach, speaker and founder of CourageLab, a 6-week group coaching accelerator for nonprofit founders, EDs and fundraisers ready to double their individual giving. Nonprofit CourageLab shares soul-shaking insights on how to become a more courageous leader and raise more money for your nonprofit. No one changed the world without first changing themselves. If you want to raise more money to change the world, you are in the right place. more

The IGDCAST is a weekly podcast of It's Going Down which features interviews with participants in social movements, struggles, rebellions, projects, and organizations. more

Maitri's prevention and awareness initiative, where we will talk to field experts and community members (both adults and youth) on various topics related to domestic/intimate partner violence, and how social norms and power dynamics foster gender inequity and abuse in relationships. We hope to share insights and resources that will help move the needle on the prevention of violence in our society, while also helping those that are directly impacted by it. more

This podcast will explore the interaction between social innovators and the environment they function in. Political, social, and cultural contexts of innovation matter, and we must understand to accelerate learning and exchange across borders and sectors, in totter prepare for the common societal challenges we face. more

Creating Impact and Profit Through Social Innovation - Conversations with the global leaders in Impact Investing and Social Innovation. more

Natalie Silverstein, MPH, is an author, consultant, nonprofit founder, and passionate advocate for family and youth service. Each week, Natalie will interview a teen changemaker. She will amplify their stories and causes, learn about their motivation for doing the work, and encourage them to think big. Sharing these stories through the podcast will inspire other teens (and adults) to take the first step toward making service an important part of their lives. more

Groundswell is a charity that exists to enable people who are homeless to create solutions and move out of homelessness for the benefit of our whole society. The experience of homelessness is core to everything we do. Our podcasts link to various pieces of research and journalism we have done, all led by people who have themselves been homeless. The episodes explore specific issues relating to the experience of homelessness, using real stories. more

Bi-weekly podcast show featuring conversations with inspiring thought leaders of today, unearthing their unique stories of diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity and culture.  more

Die Welt ist voller guter Nachrichten und Ideen, wie es besser geht. Genau darum dreht sich dieser Podcast. Statt bei Problemen zu verharren, sprechen wir über Lösungen, statt bad news Raum zu geben, feiern wir good news, statt Katastrophen liefern wir konstruktive Perspektiven. Und das zu allem, was Nachhaltigkeit ausmacht: ökologische, soziale und wirtschaftliche Herausforderungen. more

The Oxford Human Rights Hub (OxHRH) aims to bring together academics, practitioners, and policy-makers from across the globe to advance the understanding and protection of human rights and equality. Through the vigorous exchange of ideas and resources, we strive to facilitate a better understanding of human rights principles, to develop new approaches to policy, and to influence the development of human rights law and practice. more

What the Fundraising is the podcast for impact leaders and change-makers who are tired of doing things the old school way and are looking for best practices to raise money, run their organization, and think about the nonprofit sector in a whole new way.  more