Despite the news of violence, poverty and hunger we hear out of Nigeria, it’s consistently ranked among the most optimistic nations in the world. We talk about what the U.S. could learn from Nigerian culture. We also talk about how friendships start when you’re an adult.
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What The West Can Learn From Africa When It Comes To Hope
Despite poverty and political corruption, Nigeria often lands close to the top on the list of the world’s happiest countries. A Nigerian author and professor joins us as we explore how mindset, spirituality and culture impact a society’s ability for hope and optimism.
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How Do Friendships Start?
A fanfiction duo, a Great British Bake-Off pair, a reunion facilitated by an old sweater: these are some of the friendships our guest has written about in her exploration of how friendships form, fall apart, and come back together again.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Chigozie Obioma Guest
- Julie Beck Guest
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