The Daily Smile

Raja Kumari is a trailblazer — and she doesn’t slow down for anyone. But this year, the pandemic didn’t give her much of a choice. Staying at home was a big change… but it was a good one. Because it’s brought her closer to something she values more and more: peace. And now, she wants to share it with everyone.

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Our theme song is “Smile” by Ryan Innes

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Each year the U.S. Postal Service receives hundreds of thousands of letters bound for Santa Claus at the North Pole. Documentary filmmaker Dana Nachman set out to tell the story of what happens to all of those letters and how Santa makes those Christmas wishes come true. Turns out, we can all lend a hand.

Become an Adopter Elf at USPSOperationSanta.com

Learn more about Dana and her films online

Watch Dear Santa at dearsanta.movie — In select theaters and on demand December 4th

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The Boston Typewriter Orchestra is an unusual musical group to say the least. Instead of using traditional instruments, all of the sounds, beats, and rhythms are made using vintage typewriters. You’ve never heard songs like this!

Listen to songs by the Boston Typewriter Orchestra on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, or YouTube

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Find out more about the BTO on their website: bostontypewriterorchestra.com

To make a donation in Jeff’s name online, go to https://wmbr.org/fr/pledge2020_Ended.php and choose the show “Pipeline” 

Physical donations in Jeff’s name can be sent to: 

WMBR, Department 2020

Attn: Jeff Breeze - Pipeline

3 Ames St. 

Cambridge, MA 02142

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What happens when a tiny owl stows away in the most famous Christmas tree in the world? Nikki and Mr. Malone find out in this festive episode.

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Director Seth Savoy’s rip-roaring debut feature film Echo Boomers follows a group of privileged but indebted and underemployed millennials as they tear across Chicago, pillaging and destroying homes of the rich. The movie is actually inspired by real events — and Seth’s quest to “smuggle social commentary” into mainstream action movies.

Watch the trailer for Echo Boomers

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As a kid growing up in Koreatown in Los Angeles, Autry Museum of the American West curator Tyree Boyd Pates discovered museums and the power of art. Now, as one of LA’s hottest young cultural influencers, Tyree spearheaded an ambitious, crowd-sourced project to spotlight life and creativity during the pandemic, with a special emphasis on the minority and low-income communities that have been most affected by the virus.

Follow Tyree’s work online 

Check out the Autry’s project, Collecting Community History Initiative: The West During COVID-19

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Anders Kelto and his big brother Lars had vivid imaginations growing up — they created entire worlds of mystery and fun without ever leaving their backyard. Now, Anders is passing that spirit of adventure down to a new generation of his family with Lars as his inspiration.

Check out Anders’ podcast, The Lead, a daily sports news show from Wondery and The Athletic

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Our theme song is “Smile” by Ryan Innes

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With the holidays approaching, comedian Ron Funches talks to Nikki about his comedic style, his family, and what it’s like to navigate telling jokes during the pandemic.

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Buy tickets for Ron’s holiday special A Very Funches Christmas on Eventbrite!

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Our theme song is “Smile” by Ryan Innes

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Start looking for your next great hire with Indeed! Get a $75 credit at Indeed.com/SMILE

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Animals have been getting angsty during the pandemic too! Nikki tells Mr. Malone three stories — about a group of thieving raccoons, a sad grouper in Finland, and an English peacock with a big personality.

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Our theme song is “Smile” by Ryan Innes

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Start looking for your next great hire with Indeed! Get a $75 credit at Indeed.com/SMILE

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Peter Mutabazi survived a harsh childhood on the streets of Uganda because of a stranger’s incredible act of kindness. Now in the U.S., he was ready to pass along that love and change the lives of kids just like him. And along the way, one boy changed his.

Follow Peter on Instagram: @fosterdadflipper

Learn more about Peter’s organization, Now I Am Known

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