We talk to the author of a book about how religious traditions shaped many of the foods we eat today. Then, we learn more about the need for volunteers and the benefits for retirees to participate.
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How the foods we eat were shaped by religious movements
Food has a long history of helping people establish and celebrate their spiritual beliefs. We talk to the author of a new book looking at the historical connections between what we eat and what we believe.
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Why we need more retiree volunteers
Volunteering after retirement has been proven to benefit your physical and mental health, in addition to benefiting your community. Still, only 21% of the country’s 70 million retirees volunteer. So why haven’t we been able to fully harness the power of such an experienced group? We talk to a philanthropy expert about the benefits of getting involved, and what we can do to make volunteering more accessible and appealing for seniors.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Christina Ward Guest
- Lisa Dietlin Guest
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