Pull up a chair for a rare look back at the professional and humanitarian life of Harry Chapin! His son, Jason, joins us for a fascinating examination of his father’s life and how it impacts our world today. Jason recounts his dad’s early career in making films, Harry’s career in music, his partnership with Bill Ayres, his role on the Presidential Committee on World Hunger and his history of philanthropy. Interspersed are Jason’s memories of playing sports with his dad. Jason identifies what might be the defining moment in Harry’s career – not only to propel his dad toward million-selling record sales but allowed him to focus on helping others. We discuss what recent anti-hunger development might have pleased Harry. Finally, Jason takes us from the beginnings of the Harry Chapin Foundation to its impact today in awarding over four hundred grants to small organizations around the country. Please visit the Harry Chapin Foundation at harrychapinfoundation.org to learn more, to listen to Harry Chapin Radio and to make a donation. Jason mentions how Diet for a Small Planet (Frances Moore Lappe) influenced Harry’s work.
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