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Great.com Talks With...

In Great.com Talks With... we aim to break down the world’s most pressing problems in a way that is interesting, exciting, and easy to understand.

Our podcast hosts, Emil Ekvardt and Spirit Rosenberg, talk with organizations and experts dedicated to doing good in the world. Together, they shed light on some incredible work being done globally.

Mar 30, 2022

There are 100,000 abortions in Canada every year, and 50 million globally. The majority of abortions happen in the first trimester. The reasons why mothers go through the abortion process are many. From financial difficulties to being subjected to violence and even being unready, these are all legitimate concerns that...


Mar 29, 2022

Low-income students find it more difficult to earn a bachelor's degree. In the US, there are more than 25 million low-income students. Compared to their high-income peers, only 9% of low-income students graduate. In the past four decades, the high-income student graduation rate has nearly doubled. While the low-income...


Mar 28, 2022

More than 200,000 miles of American trails are poorly maintained. The need for hiking trail maintenance is important for everybody who enjoys the activity. Not only that but racism and bigotry affect the hiking community. These are issues that need rooting out to make hiking accessible to everyone.

American Hiking...


Mar 27, 2022

Kids across Oregon aren't getting into reading books. But reading is an essential skill that every child must learn. Without the ability to read, everyone losses. Reading is an early gateway skill that proves the pathway for future success.

Smart Reading is on a mission to spark joy and opportunity through the magic of...


Mar 26, 2022

Millions of children are separated from their families. They live in orphanages or are part of vulnerable families. The foster care system makes it difficult for these children to reach their potential. They are exposed to devastating abuse and psychological trauma on a daily basis. Children that grow up under...