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Interviews with inspiring people who make a world of difference @ abetterworldcommunity.com A Better World radio show on WPMV 103.7 AVL with host McNair Ezzard.

Thursdays at 5pm ET. Archived shows at http://wpvmfm.org/show/a-better-world/

Based in Asheville, NC, 'A Better World' provides an in-depth look into the people and organizations, locally, nationally and internationally, who are working to create a world that works for everyone. Whether it be those who are working in the areas of hunger and poverty, social and economic justice, healthcare, educat

ion, housing, restoration of the environment or those people and organizations who bring a fresh perspective to spirituality – 'A Better World' features positive interviews with people who are making a difference.

10/01/2025

“PFAS may be a convenient additive for large corporations to add to their consumer products, but it is not worth the terrible damage it causes to human life and the environment." - NY State Assemblymember Deborah Glick

PFAS (aka Forever Chemicals) are ubiquitous synthetic compounds found in products from food packaging, to cosmetics, water-repellent clothing, carpets, dental floss, nonstick cookware, fire-fighting foam, fertilizers and especially in our water supply. They degrade the environment and are estimated to be in 98 percent of humans. They effect animals and humans and have been linked to illnesses such as cancer, asthma, hormone and reproductive system disorders, weakened immune responses and other illnesses. And the government has done little to reign in their use. Join us as we talk to Kyla Bennett, PhD, JD about these chemicals that live practically forever. She is the Director of Science Policy at the non-profit, Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER).

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09/05/2025

“The American Labor Movement has consistently demonstrated its devotion to the public interest. It is, and has been, good for all America." – John F. Kennedy

Unions are under unprecedented assault. Workers’ rights to organize and collectively bargain are at risk. Nearly 500 state and local labor councils of the AFL-CIO are working to mobilize members and community partners to push back against this assault. Pushing for social and economic justice, they strive daily to vanquish oppression and make communities better for all people—regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.
Join us this week as we talk to Blake Honeycutt, President of the WNC Central Labor Council to find out how they are fighting for the interests of working people.

Listen in this Sunday, Sept 7th: 9AM ET
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Image: Western North Carolina Central Labor Council

08/22/2025

THIS WEEK: Join us as we talk to Abby Maxman, President of Oxfam America to find out about their work in Gaza, South Sudan and other places around the world. Learn about the impact of the USAID shutdown.
For over 80 years Oxfam has been in the places of hunger and poverty around the world working to dismantle unequal systems that cause poverty and injustice to continue, helping those communities vulnerable to climate change, gender-based violence, illness and war. Oxfam - a movement for a better life for people in over 75 countries.

Listen in this Sunday, Aug 24th: 9AM ET
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08/14/2025

Join us as we talk to Abby Maxman, President of Oxfam America to find out about their work in Gaza, South Sudan and other places around the world. Learn about the impact of the USAID shutdown.
For over 80 years Oxfam has been in the places of hunger and poverty around the world working to dismantle unequal systems that cause poverty and injustice to continue, helping those communities vulnerable to climate change, gender-based violence, illness and war. Oxfam - a movement for a better life for people in over 75 countries.

Listen in this Sunday, Aug 17th: 9AM ET
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And check out more of our archived shows at: abetterworldcommunity.com

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08/09/2025

"North Carolina is home to great music and musicians." - Doc Watson
Throughout its history North Carolina has inspired many musical artists. Its history, culture, and nature have led to songs that mean lot to many people. Whether its bluegrass, country, rock, or gospel music, North Carolina's musical heritage is diverse. And today on A Better World, we bring you the musicians and music that reflect some of that heritage. We hope you enjoy the show today - Songs of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Carolina.

Listen in this Sunday, Aug 10th: 9AM ET
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07/24/2025

As a global sports movement, Special Olympics has been changing lives and attitudes since 1968. Founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Special Olympics' mission is as vital today as it was when the movement was founded. Representing over 5.3 million athletes, unified partners, coaches, and volunteers worldwide, Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.
Our guest this week is Katie McGhee, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications with the Special Olympics NC in North Carolina.

Listen in this Sunday, July 27th: 9AM ET
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06/21/2025

Seeking to strengthen all human rights, with a special focus on economic, social and cultural rights, The International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net) develops tools and strategies for their promotion, protection, and fulfillment, while seeking to transform unjust structures. Uniting 300 social movements, human rights organizations and advocates across 80 countries, ESCR-Net collaborates towards a better world where care for people and the planet, solidarity, and equality inform decisions and shape structures to guarantee human rights for all.
Our guest is Chris Grove, Executive Director of ESCR-Net and long-term worker for the common good, engaged in political education, research and grassroots
organizing in the U.S., Cambodia, India and Romania.

Listen in this Sunday, June 22nd: 9AM ET
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06/07/2025

"We've created a more dangerous world...and we've watched war become the answer to every question." - Jodie Evans

Founded in 2002, CODEPINK is a women-led non-profit, grassroots organization that has worked to bring an end to U.S. wars and militarism and the war economy. Whether it's helping build local peace economies, supporting Palestinian rights, working to redirect tax dollars into healthcare, green jobs and other life-affirming programs CODEPINK: Women For Peace has become a worldwide network of people committed to working for peace and social justice.
Our guest is Jodie Evans. Among her accomplishments, she is co-founder of CODEPINK and producer of documentary films including The Square which captured the 2011-2012 democratic uprisings in Egypt.

Listen in this Sunday, June 8th: 9AM ET
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05/31/2025

Listen in this Sunday, June 1st: 9AM ET
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"The sum of our various struggles...means that we have been fighting against war, oppression and exploitation for decades."
It's never too late to make a difference in the lives of others. Such is the case with Radical Elders, a non-profit organization of like-minded people over the age of 55 who are working for a society that is just and sustainable, by opposing oppression, prioritizing leadership from oppressed groups, advocating for elders, and social transformation. Radical Elders understand that a society based on fairness and justice benefits not only themselves, but also their children, grandchildren, and future generations. Our guests are Makani Themba, Alfredo Lopez and Kevin Norton from the Coordination Team of Radical Elders.
www.radicalelders.net

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05/24/2025

Listen in this Sunday, May 25th: 9AM ET
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Millions of people know that a world of injustice, poverty and oppression are no longer sustainable. Groups across America are working to change this type of world. One such powerful group is the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice in New York. For the last twenty years, Kairos has grown into a national network of grassroots, community and religious leaders and organizations on the front lines of struggles against systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation and militarism. Join us as we talk to Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Founder and Executive Director of the Kairos Center, and co-author of the recently released book You Only Get What You're Organized to Take: Lessons from the Movement to End Poverty.

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05/17/2025

Listen in this Sunday, May 18th: 9AM ET
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Based in southern Arizona, No More Deaths is a humanitarian organization committed to ending migrant suffering and death in the Mexico–US borderlands desert. Through civil initiative, people of conscience work openly and together in support of fundamental human rights. Embracing faith-based principles their projects include such efforts as providing aid to migrants crossing the desert, documentation of migrant abuse by Border Patrol and other government agencies, and searching for those who have disappeared. Since 2004 No More Deaths/No Más Muertes has been working to make a difference in the lives of those who need help.
Our guest is Ary Tischler from No More Deaths.

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05/08/2025

Listen in this Sunday, May 11th: 9AM ET
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Heartfelt Haywood - in Western North Carolina - a nonprofit whose mission is to increase the community’s resilience in the face of grief and loss by building a capacity for compassion for people who are grieving and dying, and for the individuals and organizations who care for them, so that no dies alone and no one has to grieve alone. It started as a group of individuals who saw a need for a community based approach to end-of-life care that reached across organizational lines, and now includes Healing Hearts Camps for children, Grief Gatherings, Creative Healing Workshops and other activities for people in need.
Our guests are Peter Constantian, co-founder and executive director, and Patrick Davis, co-founder & board president.
heartfelthaywood.org

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Streaming at www.abetterworldcommunity.com A Better World radio show live on WPMV 103.7 AVL with host McNair Ezzard. Thursdays at 5pm ET. Based in Asheville, NC, A Better World provides an in-depth look into the people and organizations, nationally and internationally, who are working to create a world that works for everyone. Groups who are working in the areas of hunger and poverty, social and economic justice, healthcare, education, housing, restoration of the environment or people and organizations who bring a fresh perspective to spirituality – A Better World features positive interviews with people who are making a world of difference.