Kids are Philanthropists, Too!

Kids are Philanthropists, Too!

Want to better understand how kids see and interpret the world? Want to know more about social issues? This podcast is for people of all ages to explore important social challenges, with kids (ages 10-12) as your guides.

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September 23, 2025 19 mins

Welcome to Season 6 of Kids Are Philanthropists Too! — this season we’re diving into The Future of Good. 🌟

In our fourth episode our co-hosts interview Trista Harris, President of FutureGood and author of FutureGood, a guidebook for leaders who want to harness the tools of futurism to dr...

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Welcome to Season 6 of Kids Are Philanthropists Too! — this season we’re diving into The Future of Good. 🌟

In our third episode our co-hosts interview Frank Liu, Founder of Brand Justice, about the role of art in anticipating and imaging the future. The full coversation covers everything...

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September 9, 2025 24 mins

Welcome to Season 6 of Kids Are Philanthropists Too! — this season we’re diving into The Future of Good. 🌟

In our second episode our co-hosts interview Dylan Hendricks, Director of the 10 Year Forecast at the Institute for the Future, about the role of futurists in anticipating and imagi...

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September 2, 2025 18 mins

Welcome to Season 6 of Kids Are Philanthropists Too! — this season we’re diving into The Future of Good. 🌟

In this very first episode, you’ll get to know our co-hosts — curious kids who are not only asking big questions but also imagining brighter possibilities for the world. Together, t...

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March 18, 2025 15 mins

In this last episode of Season 5, Tech for Good, we explore the future, technology, and how we could solve many of the social issues discussed throughout the season. 

Want more information about The Giving Square and how to facilitate deeper community connections for kids, check us out: www.thegivingsquare.org!

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Join us for our sixth episode of Season 5: Tech for Good. In this episode our co-hosts discuss life without tech - what happens, what can we learn, and what do we miss. We speak with high-tech professional and no-tech enthusiast, Neil McFarb. 

Want more information about The Giving Square and how to facilitate deeper community connections for kids, check us out: www.thegivingsquare.org!

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Join us for our fifth episode of Season 5: Tech for Good. In this episode our co-hosts discuss their own opinions and experiences about phones at school. We speak with student leader and high school student, Isaac Fulton, about the ultimate classroom controversy - phones! 

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Join us for our fourth episode of Season 5: Tech for Good. In this episode our co-hosts discuss their own opinions and experiences with social media. We speak with two high school students, Kinsley Potts and Meerub Malik, who are using social media in service to community.

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Join us for our third episode of Season 5: Tech for Good. In this episode our co-hosts are joined by Arielle Geismar, Design it For Us Co-Chair and Forbes 30 Under 30 Leader, and Mara Bubb as they share their effort to protect kids online through public policy. 

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Join us for our second episode of Season 5: Tech for Good. In this episode our co-hosts discuss their own feelings and experiences with AI. We talk about the opportunities and challenges of AI and are joined by Dr. Rhett Oldham who contributes his expertise as an educator and AI enthusiast. 

Dr. Rhett Oldham is currently the Director of Social Studies Curriculum for the State of Missouri. Prior to that I taught 7th Grade American H...

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Join us for our first official episode of Season 5, all about technology. In this episode our co-hosts discuss their own feelings and experiences with technology. We talk about everything from youtube addiction to life without technology. Join us for our full season about the role technology can play in doing good in the world.

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November 19, 2024 19 mins

We know how kids experienced the election, but what about kids? Listen to this special edition of "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!", a podcast hosted by kids. This special episode features kids from ages 10 to 17 talking about how they experienced the election, when political identities are formed, and how to handle Thanksgiving celebrations when not everyone agrees.

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July 30, 2024 14 mins

Summary: In this final episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", our co-hosts explored the most controversial location of all, the school cafeteria!

Our Hosts: Season 4 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. In this episode Amy is joined by our 11-15 year old hosts Alona, Jayden, Aofie, Kivaan, and TGS Intern (and high school student) Aleena.

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Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Brenton Meade & Samira Ibhrahim, two high-school leadership students from Anne Arundel County. We discuss what the Student Government Association is, how to get involved within student government, and the value of different leadership styles that amplify you as a person!

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Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Caitlin Keegun, a high school health teacher in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. We explore the importance of health class, the health challenges kids and teens face, and how to talk about sensitive topics within the classroom.

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July 9, 2024 18 mins

Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Liz McCollum-Lord, an Applied Behavior Analyist from Louisiana. We discuss the importance of accommodating learning in schools, how we can be equitable in the classroom, and how kids can help support the needs of their classmates. 

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July 2, 2024 18 mins

Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Maryann Peschel, an experienced teacher from Connecticut. We start with kids’ perceptions and questions about the teachers perspective. We go on to cover everything from safety, to teacher-student conflicts, to teacher concerns, to phones. 

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Summary: We kick off Season 4, "The Real School Life", with this episode about all the drama and challenges that take place in school bathrooms. Our co-hosts share their memorable bathroom experiences (from elementary to high school).  We then welcome Principal Elliot Alter (Rockville, Maryland) to share his perspective about what goes on and what changes behavior. This is a lively conversation you do not want to miss!

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In this episode we interview Andrea Hernandez Rodriguez, Ph.D about how she has applied the principles of "psychological first aid" to address the immediate needs of the people affected by the wildfires in Maui. To learn more about Andrea and her work, please check out Global Giving.

Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. This episode is co-hosted with Ale...

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Summary: In this Episode we interview Devin W. Moore, a UMD sophomore who is the Founder of #RaceToSpeakUp - an anti-bullying organization and the author of Devin Speaks Up, a book about Devin's experience with bullying. This episode explores what bullying is and what we can do about it. 

Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. Episode 25 is co-hosted by 11...

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