It seems obvious that communities should help their members in need, but —but is it really? The reasons behind our philanthropic impulses have shifted dramatically throughout American history, and they're shaped by the social ideals and influential figures of each era. 

• Why (and how) do we care for those who struggle?  
  
  
• What makes American philanthropy unique compared to other countries?
  
  
• How did we develop our particular approach to caring for community members who struggle?

Join Andrew and Rhen as they explore these questions through the lens of United States history. Andrew's passion for both philanthropy and the past guides listeners through the distinct phases of American giving—revealing how we arrived at today's charitable landscape and what drove us there.