Let's Give A Damn

Feb 07 2025 276 ep. 63 mins 47
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Let's Give A Damn is a weekly podcast hosted by Nick Laparra featuring inspiring, entertaining, and deep conversations with activists, nonprofit leaders, authors, entrepreneurs, artists, and so many other kinds of damn-givers. You'll hear from exceptional humans like Matthew McConaughey, Rainn Wilson, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Chelsea Clinton, Noor Tagouri, Colman Domingo, and hundreds of others.

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#275 - Ed Begley Jr.

Feb 07 2025 41 mins  
It’s Ed Begley Jr. Day on the podcast! Ed Begley, Jr. recently starred in Hallmark film, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, and was a fan favorite on the very popular series Young Sheldon and Better Call Saul and was recently a series regular on Netflix’s Future Man. On the environmental front, he is one of the foremost environmentalists in Hollywood, supporting and advoca

#274 - Mara Kronenfeld

Jan 17 2025 63 mins  
It’s Mara Kronenfeld Day on the podcast! As the Executive Director of UNRWA USA, Mara Kronenfeld leads the strategic vision, operations, and fundraising efforts of the nonprofit organization that supports the humanitarian and human development work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Middle East. With over 20 years of experience in

#273 - Lauren Paul & Molly Thompson

Dec 10 2024 77 mins  
It’s Lauren Paul & Molly Thompson Day on the podcast! Lauren Paul is the co-founder of Kind Campaign and Director, Writer and Producer of Kind Campaign's award-winning documentary, Finding Kind. Finding a way to start a conversation about bullying has been on Lauren’s heart ever since her own life-altering experience in middle school. After studying film at Pepperdine Unive

#272 - Munther Isaac!

Nov 12 2024 62 mins  
Munther Isaac is a Palestinian Christian pastor and theologian. He now pastors the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem and the Lutheran Church in Beit Sahour. He is also the academic dean of Bethlehem Bible College, and is the director of the highly acclaimed and influential Christ at the Checkpoint conferences. He speaks locally and internationally and has published

#271 - Jess Natale!

Oct 29 2024 101 mins  
Jess Natale is the creator of the Instagram account @so.informed. Her background is in marketing, journalism, political volunteering, and activism. She’s dedicated the So page to educating millions of people around the world on topics ranging from politics and reproductive rights to criminal justice reform and more.She is actively involved in political protests and organizing, fo

#270 - Daniel Maté & Aaron Maté!

Aug 13 2024 109 mins  
It’s Daniel Maté & Aaron Maté day on the podcast! Let’s get this out of the way — yes, they are the sons of Dr. Gabor Maté. Daniel is a composer, lyricist, and playwright for musical theatre. He is also a mental chiropractor. And he is one of the hosts of Bad Hasbara - The World’s Most Moral Podcast. Lastly, he coauthored a book with his dad called The Myth of Normal

#269 - Lily Greenberg Call!

Jul 23 2024 93 mins  
It’s Lily Greenberg Call day on the podcast! Remember a couple of months ago when we heard on social media that a Biden appointee had resigned over his atrocious handling of and his complicity in the genocide in Gaza? Lily is *that* staffer!Lily is a former Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff at the Department of Interior. She has nearly a decade of experience in politics, mo

#268 - Genesis Be!

Jun 18 2024 91 mins  
Genesis Be, a dynamic artist and activist, harnesses the power of music to amplify marginalized voices and advocate for social change. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, her music blends elements of hip-hop, soul, and spoken word, creating a powerful platform for storytelling and empowerment. With lyrics that confront systemic oppression and celebrate resilience, Be's artistry transcends

#267 - Joél Leon Returns!

May 22 2024 74 mins  
Born and raised in the Bronx, Joél Leon is a performer, author, storyteller, and damn-giver extraordinaire. “Joél’s words are where I go when I need some inspiration. And he never lets me down.” — Lin-Manuel Miranda“In each generation, there are only a few authors who are gifted with the ability to fully capture the best parts of the human condition. Joél is one of tho

#266 - Katie Bogen!

Feb 06 2024 86 mins  
It’s been a few weeks but we’re back! My guest this week is the brilliant Katie Bogen. In her own words, Katie is a clinical psychology PhD student, a trauma therapist, a sex researcher, a rad Jewess, a queer activist, and a cottagecore rabble-rouser.Katie is truly a wonderful soul. Over the past few months, ever since this horrific genocide began, she has been one of the most