Life and Laughter

From meerkats and pigs to monkeys and rats, researchers have studied animal play for decades.

So why do animals play? What have we learned?

Listen in as we dive into "Kingdom of Play" by David Toomey to learn why play behavior is so important for animals, including humans.

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We're starting a new book: Kingdom of Play, a fascinating look at how and why animals play.

From ravens dive-bombing each other to octopuses tossing objects in the water, play turns out to be far more than simple fun.

Play is a window into intelligence, social behavior, and survival in the animal world. Join me as we explore the science behind play and what it reveals about animal lives.

Part Three of "How to Stand Up to a Dictator" shows us that resistance is a series of choices made by ordinary people who believe truth is worth defending.

The fight for democracy begins with people who refuse to look away. Please review, share, and like.

In Part 2 of How to Stand Up to a Dictator, Maria Ressa shares what happened in the Philippines as a blueprint for how democracies unravel, and how ordinary people can push back.

Ressa makes the case that courage is necessary, silence is complicity, and defending democracy is an ongoing battle.

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As we start, How to Stand Up to a Dictator, we follow the life of Maria Ressa, from the Philippines to America, and the opportunities that placed her on the front lines in the fight for democracy.

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We're starting Maria Ressa's book, "How to Stand Up to a Dictator," because what's happening in our country is mirroring the rise of other autocracies.

Let's learn together about the best ways to stand up for truth and hold power accountable.

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In this episode, we finish the book "Change the Recipe" by chef and humanitarian José Andrés.

He calls for change, whether that's through small actions, new connections, or better laws, and he challenges us all to do our part in making this world better.

Building longer tables means including everyone. We can do that. Right?

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When chef José Andrés started World Central Kitchen, he didn't wait for the perfect circumstances or the best financial opportunities. He just showed up and started helping.

As we continue his book, "Change the Recipe," we discuss how he works with locals to create the most successful team of soulmates imaginable.

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In José Andrés' book, "Change the Recipe," he writes about his early relationship with food, his desire to become a chef, and how his curiosity helped him develop an adventurous mind.

In this short episode, I introduce our next book, "Change the Recipe: Because You Can't Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs."

Written by the founder of World Central Kitchen, José Andrés, the book is about the healing power of food.

I hope you enjoy this book! Please share, follow and like this podcast. LY