Podcast appearances and mentions of ed crasnick

In a new medical trend, more and more doctors are prescribing outdoor pursuits and social activities instead of drugs and medication. Solutions journalist Julia Hotz has spoken about this topic on our podcast before. In this episode she returns to talk with us about the book she has written on the subject in the meantime: "The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging." Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf Links Julia Hotz, The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. Simon & Schuster Julia Hotz (Website) Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

Prejudices about Jews are still widespread today. Yet many young people in Germany have never consciously met a Jew. The project ‘Meet a Jew' aims to change this by bringing Jewish volunteers together with school classes and clubs. In this episode, project coordinator Masha explains what the encounters achieve and why many participants are amazed by them. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf Links Project website Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

In this special, personal episode, we continue our conversation about history with a special guest and a special project in which Jonathan's father recently rediscovered the story of Kurt Klein and Gerda Weissmann-Klein: two Jews who left Germany during and after World War II, married and became very well-known in the US due to Gerda's book "All but my life" – but remained almost unknown in Germany. In this episode, we speak with their son Jim Klein about how his father Kurt saved Oskar Schindler, lessons from his mother for politics today, and the meaning of re-establishing contact with a left-behind part of family history. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf Links Gerda Weissmann-Klein: All But My Life Project Website "Kurt Klein" (in German) Gerda und Kurt, Graphic Novel (German) Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

In this episode, Ed and Jonathan, a Jew in LA and Jonathan a German in Berlin, reflect on current political events and their personal relation and experience with it: The rise of the far-right AfD in Germany, mass protests against it, and how Germany deals with the past in general; and on the other hand, the possible comeback of Donald Trump, racism and antisemitism in US history. By the way, we're just getting started. Much more to come in our next episodes. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

Can psychedelics like MDMA drive positive social change? Journalist Rachel Nuwer wrote a book on "MDMA and the Quest for Connection in a Fractured World", and in one chapter she describes how taking the drug in a scientific study seems to have helped a former white nationalist leader change his extremist beliefs. In this episode, Rachel explains how this could be possible, how MDMA could have similar effects on others and where the limits are. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf Photo: Gil Gonzalez Stories discussed How a dose of MDMA transformed a white supremacist, BBC Rachel Nuwer, I Feel Love: MDMA and the Quest for Connection in a Fractured World, Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023 Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

Astrology forecast for July 23-29 The Sun has entered its home sign of Leo!  With Mercury, Venus and Lilith already in Leo, there is indeed a lot of fabulousness in the air.  Chris and Almie talk about what to expect while Venus is retrograde from July 22nd through September 3rd. Venus, the planet of beauty and love, will be asking us to review our relationships, as well as the areas of our lives where we'd like to bring some peace and harmony.  With Black Moon Lilith traveling closely to Venus during this retrograde, we might find ourselves making some bold decisions, and a desire to reclaim our personal power.  Chris and Almie also discuss Chiron turning retrograde, Mercury entering Virgo on July 28th, and they also encourage listeners to check out the "Not Rocket Science" podcast on YouTube, hosted by their friends Matty Cardarople and Anthony DeVries.  In "Ask A Scorpio," Chris asks Almie how she's doing with the hot summer temperatures and also asks her to talk about her recent appearance on the "Mental Health Comedy" podcast hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jennifer Kolari.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almie/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almie/support

When thinking about global development, toilets are not the first thing that comes to mind. But facilitating access to toilets for everyone has surprising benefits for health, nutrition, safety, education and the economy. In this episode, Sarika Saluja, General Manager of the World Toilet Organisation, explains why universal access to toilets is more important than we'd think, why even governments are not sufficiently aware of that and how the situation has been improving over the last years. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Mathias Warzecha Questions: (00:4:17) Introduction of Sarika (00:5:00) Whats the World Toilet Organisation and what do they do? (00:7:52) Wow do we get a different view about this issue? (00:10:20) Why is the design of Toilettes different all around the world? (00:11:55) Why is access to toiletts more important than medicine? (00:13:52) Are governments aware about this important problems? (00:15:12) Whats the 6 sustainable development goals? (00:16:10) Why do people, especially women, in developing countries stop eating and drinking in the evening? (00:18:32) What leads to sanitation issues? (00:21:43) India has made significant progress in recent years by constructing over 111 million toilets? (00:23:08) The program in India is the biggest program by a government in the world? (00:24:08) How do job opportunities in India increase due to toilets? (00:25:50) What is the World Toilette Colleague? (00:29:08) When do you think everyone in the World will have access to a toilette? Stories discussed Half of India couldn't access a toilet 5 years ago. Modi built 110M latrines – but will people use them? CNN World Toilet Organisation Website Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

What can citizens do to contribute to halt global warming? Dan Edelstyn and Hilary Powell set out their plan to turn their London street into a community solar power station. In this episode, Dan tells us why they use art and filmmaking to promote their project, how they crowdfunded the necessary money and how the couple is inspiring more and more neighbourhoods and public institutions to follow their model. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nicolas Antochewicz Photo: Peter Searle Links The ‘solar punks' turning their London street into a community power station, Positive News Power to the people: the neighbours turning their London street into a solar power station, The Guardian Film „We the Power“ Project website Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

Classical reparations may be a good idea, but financially such one-off payments are not very sustainable. That's why a congregation from the Bay Area came up with another idea and introduced a zero-interest loan programme for Black homebuyers. In our new episode, Susan Russell from the Black Wealth Builders Fund explains to us how it works and how it can drive change in the future. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Jens Krijger. Stories discussed ‘This is not charity': A predominantly white congregation attempts reparations, Prism Black Wealth Builders Fund Website Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

Not long ago, nature was our natural environment. Nowadays, more and more children grow up in cities without much contact to trees, hills, meadows and animals. For kids from low-income families it can be even more difficult to spend time outside their towns. And sometimes transport poverty can even prevent necessary hospital visits. San Francisco based non-profit Yoots has taken up the challenge to connect these children with the outside natural world. In our new episode, Yoots founder Craig Flax tells us how they do that and why free public transport would be a good help, but not enough. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Thomas Barth. Links How A Non-Profit Transport Organization is Connecting Today's Youth with the World, Sengerio Yoots Website Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

Millions of American families depend on food banks, but why until recently has nobody come up with a better solution? Dion Dawson realised that something is wrong with food banks when he had to wait in the rain with his family for hours only to obtain expiring fruits and some unlabeled can goods. Today he's the founder of Dion's Chicago Dream, a non-profit that delivers free healthful, nutritious food to families in need – an approach that solves multiple problems at once. In our new episode, Dion talks about the advantages of his programme and explains why some people need good food, but not recipes. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Thomas Barth. Links Dion's Chiago Dream Website: https://dionschicagodream.com/ Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

After having dealt with anxieties for years, Scott Oughton-Johnson created a walking group for men with similar issues. Now more and more of such groups are starting in the UK. In our new episode, Scott tells use why the idea works so well and how it could develop in the future. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Maris Keller. Links The man who set up a mental health walking group for ‘blokes', The Guardian Website: theproperblokesclub.co.uk Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

Can humour help solve social problems? Comedian Jimmy Tingle thinks it can. With his project "Humor for Humanity" he aims to raise spirits, funds and awareness for non-profits and social causes. In our new episode, Jimmy explains to us how that works and shares impressing anecdotes on the President of Moldova and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf & Jens Krijger Links Humor for Humanity, Website Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

A few years ago, authorities in the Indian state of Rajasthan faced a unique problem: inmates who had served their sentences did not want to leave prison. They had done time in open prisons without wardens or guards, but with their familes instead. Since that moment, researcher and activist Smita Chakraburtty has studied Rajasthan's open prisons and contributed to their spreading in India. In our new episode, Smita explains to us how the systems works, what benefits it has and how she effects reforms in an industry dominated by men. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf. Links India's ‘Open Prisons' Are a Marvel of Trust-Based Incarceration, Reasons to be Cheerful Prison Aid and Action Research (PAAR) website Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

The positive benefits of playing music are well known. But instruments are expensive and courses even more so. St Louis based non-profit Pianos for People aims to eliminate these barriers by providing both free pianos and free lessons to children of low-income families. In this episode, executive director Matt Brinkmann tells us how the concept works and what impact it has on the children. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf. Stories discussed In the key of joy: Pianos for People gives instruments to St. Louis children, CS Monitor Pianos for People, Website Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

Severe depression is a taboo, and when people talk about it, they usually do it with utmost seriousness. Angie Belcher, founder of Comedy on Referral, has another approach: She teaches men at risk of suicide standup comedy – and has just won NHS funding for it. In this episode, Angie explains to us how she came up with the idea and how using self-satire on stage makes people stronger and more self-confident. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Thomas Barth. Stories discussed Standup comedy course for men at risk of suicide wins NHS funding, The Guardian Website Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

There are several online magazines covering exclusively "good news", but hardly any newspaper. Interestingly, Branden Harvey, the man who founded one of them, had never purchased a printed newspaper in his life before. In this show, Branden tells us why he did it anyway, what kind of impact their stories have, and what the difference is between feel good news and real good news. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Leon Wolf. Links Good Good Good website Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Please donate now to help us continue our work.

In our daily lives, we prepare for almost everything, but not for communication about our thoughts and feelings. The organisation Rehearsal for Life prepares young people for crucial situations in daily life using improvisational theater. In this episode, Ed talks with their artistic director, Faith Soloway, associate director and co-writer of the hit Amazon series Transparent, Jackson Jirard, as well as troupe leader Holly Zarnower about how the approach works and what kind of impact it has. HTML Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Thomas Barth. Links Rehearsal for Live Website Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

Loneliness is now considered a public health issue. Is there a cure? Chuck McCarthy may have invented one by chance, when he started a service that connected people who didn't know each other before to talk a walk together. In our new episode, we're talking to Chuck about the great potential of common walks and the suprising outcome of scheduled conversations with strangers. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Thomas Barth. Story discussed The loneliness problem in L.A. starts with traffic. Could it end with a walk? Los Angeles Times Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

Playfulness is a quality most adults don't think about, let alone as something desirable or even a skill. Yet, recent research suggests exactly that. In this episode, we talk with René Proyer, a professor for psychology from Austria who has studied playfulness in depth and explains to us why playfulness can be part of the solution for many problems. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Thomas Barth. Stories discussed Why adults should embrace their playfulness, BBC Guest: Professor René Proyer Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

Millions of people struggle with mental health issues, especially in the Black community. So Lorenzo Lewis, founder of The Confess Project had a unqiue idea. He brought mental health to where people go and talk about life; the barbershop. The team trains barbers to become mental health advocates for black men, boys and their families across the country. In this episode, the project's Chief People Officer, Darnell Rice explains to us why and how a haircut can be much more than just a haircut. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Jens Krijger. Stories discussed How America's first mental health barbershop project is changing the look of therapy, The Denver Channel Project website: https://www.theconfessproject.com Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

Join host Christine Blackburn and "Expert" Judges Comedians Blaine Capatch, Bruce Baum and Danny Zuker at the Hollywood Improv! It's the funniest game show NOT on TV, yet! Contestants include comedians Tyler Strauss, Sumi Folz, Aaron Marsh and our audience member! Go to the Story Smash website to learn more https://www.storysmashshow.com/ and follow Story Smash on Insta https://www.instagram.com/storysmash/ Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show is back at the Hollywood Improv every month! With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented people like Kira Soltanovich, MaryLynn Rajskub, Melissa Peterman, Ed Crasnick, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Greg Proops! Four comedians spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true 1 or 2 minute story on the topic they land. The "expert judges" comment and everyone laughs their ass off. Come! It's a blast! Check out the Story Smash website here- https://www.storysmashshow.com Plus, you can watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw The Story Worthy Hour & 1/2 Of Power is now once a month on the third Sunday at 7:00pm PST, at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank California! More info on the website- https://www.storyworthypodcast.com Please follow for free, rate, and review Story Worthy on Apple Podcasts here- http://apple.co/1MceZ2Q It really helps. Follow Christine and Story Worthy on Social Media- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/storyworthy/ Twitter-https://twitter.com/StoryWorthy Facebook- https://facebook.com/StoryWorthy/ and at ChristineBlackburn.com. Thanks guys! Christine

Comic/Producer Ed Crasnick (The Mental Health Comedy Hour, Makelight Media, Crashing) agreed to drive a car from Boston to Salem, Oregon and camp along the way. Big mistake for this city kid. Listen to Ed's story which includes, a Dome tent, a thunderstorm and Catcher in The Rye. Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show is back at the Hollywood Improv every month! With your host Christine Blackburn and comedians like Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker, Kira Soltanovich, MaryLynn Rajskub, Melissa Peterman, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Greg Proops! Four comedians spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true 1 or 2 minute story on the topic they land. The "expert judges" comment and everyone laughs their ass off. Come! It's a blast! Check out the Story Smash website here- https://www.storysmashshow.com Plus, you can watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw Please follow for free, rate, and review Story Worthy on Apple Podcasts here- http://apple.co/1MceZ2Q It really helps. Follow Christine and Story Worthy on Social Media- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/storyworthy/ Twitter-https://twitter.com/StoryWorthy Facebook- https://facebook.com/StoryWorthy/ and at ChristineBlackburn.com. Thanks guys! Christine

Social inequality is one of the major problems of our times, and housing is one of the areas where you can feel that immediately. In a movement called incremental development, people who would usually not be able to afford it and sometimes not even think about it help each other aquire residential property, often very successfully. In this episode, we spoke with Mike Keen, a sociology professor who is part of the movement in South Bend, Indiana, and Mary Hall, a journalist who covered the approach. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann. Story and links The City Owned by Locals, Reasons to be Cheerful Incremental Development Alliance website Monte Anderson, Incremental development pioneer Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

Ed Crasnick, Dana Gould, and one of our listeners Nicole share their greatest worst dating stories ever with host Rob Cohen!  Hear Dana's tale of a dirty bird with a bitty kitty. Ed feels bad that he is not a whore. And Nicole goes on a road trip that instantly heads south but not the direction on a compass.   It's our grand season finale, but you'll be saying fin-wowee! Thanks for listening!

Join host Christine Blackburn and "Expert" Judges Comedians Blaine Capatch, Felicia and Danny Zuker at the Hollywood Improv! It's the funniest game show NOT on TV, yet! Contestants include comedians Nick Vatterott, Jennifer Gable, Shea Freeman and Bradley Steven Perry. Go to the Story Smash website to learn more https://www.storysmashshow.com/ and follow Story Smash on Insta https://www.instagram.com/storysmash/ Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show is back at the Hollywood Improv every month! With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented people like Kira Soltanovich, MaryLynn Rajskub, Melissa Peterman, Ed Crasnick, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Greg Proops! Four comedians spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true 1 or 2 minute story on the topic they land. The "expert judges" comment and everyone laughs their ass off. Come! It's a blast! Check out the Story Smash website here- https://www.storysmashshow.com Plus, you can watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw The Story Worthy Hour & 1/2 Of Power is now once a month on the third Sunday at 7:00pm PST, at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank California! More info on the website- https://www.storyworthypodcast.com Please follow for free, rate, and review Story Worthy on Apple Podcasts here- http://apple.co/1MceZ2Q It really helps. Follow Christine and Story Worthy on Social Media- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/storyworthy/ Twitter-https://twitter.com/StoryWorthy Facebook- https://facebook.com/StoryWorthy/ and at ChristineBlackburn.com. Thanks guys! Christine

There are few places where it is more difficult to be heard than in prison. One of our guests in this episode, Emily Nonko helps incarcerated people to publish stories on solutions by pairing them with outside editors – while our second guest, Ryan Moser is serving a ten year sentence in prison himself, and tells us what writing in prison means to him, things that he's learned and how he is preparing for a well-paying job in sustainable industries. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann. Resources Stories by Ryan Moser: Things That I've Learned in Prison Why I'll Leave Prison Ready for a Green-Collar Career Empowerment Avenue Website The Press in Prison guidebook Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

In this episode, we're talking to two special guests, Becky Edwards and Darren Higginson. Becky has established a pioneering programme at the University of Chichester that opens up access to higher education for people who have experienced homelessness. Darren is one of her students and on the path to doing a sociology degree. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann. Story discussed The pioneering university project helping homeless people get degrees, The Big Issue Toolkit to implement the programme elsewhere Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

In our fourteenth episode, we're talking about New Zealand's unique plan to eliminate smoking, Michelin-starred chefs who are going meat-free, and how roundabouts in Indiana reduce both accidents and emissions. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann. Stories discussed New Zealand unveils unique plan to eliminate smoking, New York Times Out with the meat, in with the plants as world's top chefs offer vegan menus, The Guardian How roundabouts reduce carbon emissions as well as accidents, New York Times Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

In our thirteenth episode, we're talking to Sean Goode, director of the NGO 'Choose 180', who just increased all employee salaries to an annual minimum of $70,000. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann. Stories discussed This nonprofit has introduced a $70,000 minimum wage for their staff, Seattle Times Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

In our twelfth episode, we're talking about a buddy system for homeless people via phone, an exchange programme connecting high schoolers from diverse backgrounds, and a new US Navy ship named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann. Stories discussed U.S. Navy names ship after assassinated gay rights activist Harvey Milk, NPR Support system via phone changes lives of homeless people in US, Reasons to be cheerful The Exchange Program Sending American Teens Across State Lines, Next City Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

In this episodes, we're talking about solutions and progress for children worldwide: from the first malaria vaccine in Africa and a bill banning corporal punishment in Pakistan to mental health days for schoolchildren in Illinois and a partnership in the UK aiming to make school grounds greener and more animal-friendly. Stories discussed WHO gives the go-ahead for the first malaria vaccine in Africa, BBC News Pakistan passes historic bill banning corporal punishment of children, The Guardian Schoolchildren in Illinois will be able to take 5 mental health days off school, NPR "Nature-friendly schools" are helping the UK's wildlife-deprived children, BBC News Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.

In this episode, we're talking about the first female judges in Egypt's State Council, an Irish baron who rewilds his estate, and a dog rehabilitation program in California providing prisoners with hope, love and reduced sentences. Correction: One headline reported in the show is not quite correct. Instead of "Egypt swears in first female judges to judicial body" it should say "Egypt swears in first female judges to State Council". Stories discussed Egypt swears in first female judges to State Council, AP News Lord of the plants: Irish baron 'rewilds' estate in the name of environmentalism, Euronews London pub accepts old iPhones and other unwanted tech as payment, Euronews Rescued dogs help rescue incarcerated people from life sentences, Reasons to be Cheerful Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.

In our eight episode, we're talking about a basic income scheme for artists and art workers in Ireland, a bold approach to treating drug addiction, and a surprising self-defense initiative in a Kenyan slum. Stories discussed Irish basic income scheme for artists and art workers set to be piloted in 2022, Irish Times California is paying drug addicts to stop using, NPR Philadelphia's neighbourhood tree ambassadors are facilitating climate action, Next City Not absolutely sure about this one, Africa News Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.

In our seventh episode, we're talking about a new approach to tackling physical and mental health issues: social prescribing. Special guest Julia Hotz explains why more and more doctors in the UK are recommending outdoor pursuits or social activities instead of prescribing specific drugs or medications. Story discussed A radical plan to treat Covid's mental health fallout, Wired Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.

In this episode, we're talking about a library of "human books", the global trend towards parental leave for fathers, village women in India protesting for an alcohol ban in order to reduce cases of domestic violence, and how social media influencers in Lebanon use their outreach to mitigate ethnic conflicts. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann. Stories discussed Human library helps people challenge prejudices, BBC Sounds Working fathers push for paid parental leave, 19th News Protests in India: Could bans on alcohol reduce domestic violence? The Guardian Lebanese influencers join forces to fight hate speech and de-escalate, DW Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

In our fifth episode, we're talking about the planned transformation of Medellin into an eco-city, the introduction of news literacy as a subject in Illinois high schools; a simple approach to prevent eviction; and fast-seeling mooncakes that symbolize a shift in attitude towards mental health problems in Shanghai. Stories discussed Medellin reinvents itself as Latin America's first eco-city, Aljazeera Illinois high schools will be required to teach news literacy, NPR Eviction alert prevents tenants from becoming homeless, High Country News How mooncakes help to destigmatize mental health problems in Shanghai, Sixth Tone Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.

In our fourth episode, we're talking about Pakistan's plan to plant 10 billion trees, the impact of free primary education in Congo, and an organisation providing free instruments and music education for low-income families in St. Louis. Articles discussed Pakistan will plant 10 billion trees to cut pollution and bring fresh air to cities, Reuters Congo's free primary education results in falling numbers of child miners, Reuters Connecting ranchers with land stewards might be the answer to less intense wildfires, Civil Eats Pianos for People provide free instruments and music education to St. Louis children, The Christian Science Monitor Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.

Hello everybody my name is Dustin Pueschel, and in today's episode I chat with Ed Crasnick! Ed is a producer, stand-up comedian, writer, development executive, podcaster and actor. Ed has appeared on TV shows such as The Sopranos, Ellen, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hot In Cleveland, Late Night With Conan O'Brien, among many other TV shows. Ed is also a Primetime Emmy Award Winner. Ed is a producer and writer for TV shows such as On Air With Ryan Seacrest, Crashing, Win Ben Steins Money, among many other amazing TV shows. In this episode Ed and I chat about the importance of mental health, Ed's experience working on Curb Your Enthusiasm among many other things! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In our first special episode, we're presenting amazing approaches like a prison model without wardens and guns in Brazil, and we're talking to Fritzi Horstman, the founder of the Compassion Prison Project. Further stories mentioned Brazil's jails reduce recidivism rates without wardens and guns, DW Reducing incarceration decreases number of violent crimes in the US, Reasons To Be Cheerful Prison with no fence helps women readjust to life in the community before their release, Charlotte Observer Fitness entrepreneurship course offers a second chance to the formerly incarcerated, Next City Two prisoners care for fellow inmates with mental illnesses in pioneering US initiative, The Christian Science Monitor Former inmates partially run probation system in US, BBC Prisoners are becoming lawyers in the US, Reasons To Be Cheerful Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.

In our second episode, we're talking about the four-day working week in Japan and Iceland, state-financed imam training in Germany, and a project that makes barbers mental health coaches. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann. Stories discussed Japanese government proposes four-day working week, DW Four-day working week a huge success in Iceland, DW State financed imam training starts for the first time in Germany, DW Mental health barbershop project is changing the way we look at therapy, The Denver Channel Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

In our first episode, we're talking about the prospect of a global minimum tax rate, a Dutch farmer who invented a unique "pig toilet", and a movement among young people in China who are highlighting the need for a lifestyle change by "lying flat". Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann. Stories discussed G7 agrees historic new global minimum tax rate for big businesses, DW The pig whisperer: the Dutch farmer who wants to end factory farming, The Guardian The tang ping trend is highlighting Chinese desire to change working culture, BBC News Squirrel News Squirrel News is a free, curated news service. Find our more about Squirrel News on our website or read our latest news. Download our app or subscribe to our newsletter. Donate now to help us continue our work.

Comedian Ed Crasnick drove across America to gain independence and ran into Wolfman Jack. Plus, comedian Yakov Smirnoff talks about 9/11 and his mural The Heart of America. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy! If you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, smarturl.it/storyworthy please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, Audible and Shari's Berries (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian Ed Crasnick (The Self Help Comedy Hour) returns to Story Worthy to talk about a Hell Gig he had that proves comedians are people who need people, but are not the luckiest people in the world. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy! If you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, smarturl.it/storyworthy please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, Audible and Shari's Berries (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ed Crasnick is a comic, a writer/producer, a podcaster, and father to an 11 year old daughter. His podcast is called The Self Help Comedy Hour on dashradio.com. He's super sweet and this episode is riff-tastic. Enjoy. kiracomedy.com edcrasnick.com allthingscomedy.com

As a single comedian, Ed Crasnick (The Self Help Comedy Hour) asked a member from group therapy on a date and everyone turned on him- including former mayor of San Francisco, Diane Feinstein. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian/Writer Ed Crasnick was lucky to begin doing standup in San Francisco at The Holy City Zoo. He was even luckier having the opportunity to see Robin Williams and bring him on stage. He was not as lucky to have someone from group therapy recognize him at Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor/Comedian and Emmy winning writer Ed Crasnick ate so much bread as a kid, he almost changed his name to Bread Crasnick. Ed takes us on a journey that sandwiches crazy feelings, self help and comfort food. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys!   See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor/Comedian and Emmy winning writer Ed Crasnick ate so much bread as a kid, he almost changed his name to Bread Crasnick. Ed takes us on a journey that sandwiches crazy feelings, self help and comfort food.    

Comedian Ed Crasnick (Self-Help Comedy Hour) drove across the country with two deadbeats and ended up in the governor of Oregon's chair. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.