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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.

Jun 30, 2022

Guatemala is one of the poorest countries in Central America. Reasons include systemic poverty, illiteracy, and inequality. It is estimated that 79% of indigenous Guatemalans live in poverty, while 90% of poor kids never graduate from high school. But Guatemala deserves so much more. It is one of the most beautiful...


Jun 27, 2022

Many in the United States deem the current electoral college system flawed. The US presidential elections work based on a system called the electoral college. The electoral college system collects electoral votes nationwide. Each state receives a specific number of electoral votes. The presidential candidate who wins...


Jun 24, 2022

The homeownership rate in the United States between white and black is scandalous. In Charlottesville, 10% of African-Americans are considered wealthy. Compared to the rest, that number is seriously high. Being a homeowner directly plays a part in how wealthy a person is. And in Charlottesville, the gap is huge....


Jun 21, 2022

Animal suffering isn't going away. Unfortunately, millions of animals suffer in numerous ways. From abandonment to cruelty, the need to protect these animals falls on the shoulders of organizations that genuinely care for these animals. Humane Society of El Paso works to prevent animal suffering, abuse, and cruelty and...


Jun 17, 2022

Despite the beauty of Ventura County, it faces the difficult challenge of food insecurity. The real reason why Ventura County is facing a potential food crisis is the sky-high cost of living. Due to various external factors, 1 in 6 people in Ventura faces food insecurities. Whether these people struggle to eat three...