Krista Tippett
Peabody-Winning Journalist | 'On Being' Podcast Host
About
Krista Tippett is the Peabody Award-winning host of the renowned 'On Being' podcast. For over two decades, she has explored the animating questions of human existence, interviewing leading thinkers, artists, and spiritual leaders.
Tippett's thoughtful, expansive approach has redefined public radio, creating a beloved platform for substantive discussions on meaning, ethics, and the human experience. Her insightful commentary and ability to bring out the humanity in complex topics make her a sought-after speaker at the intersection of society, spirituality, and public life.
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Reconnecting with compassion
The term "compassion" -- typically reserved for the saintly or the sappy -- has fallen out of touch with reality. At a special TEDPrize@UN, journalist Krista Tippett deconstructs the meaning of compassion through several moving stories, and proposes a new, more attainable definition for the word.
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Krista Tippett at Aspen Ideas Festival 2023
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