ABOUT THIS EPISODE
From quiet classrooms to bustling community centers, Joy Beat reveals the extraordinary stories of everyday heroes making real change. Host Arun Rath sits down with the unsung visionaries - teachers, volunteers, and artists - who saw problems in their communities and stepped up to solve them. Through intimate conversations, discover how small acts of courage and kindness can transform lives and rebuild connections in ways that might just restore your faith in humanity.
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Credits:
Host: Arun Rath
Producers: Jacklyn Martin and Kana Ruhalter
Editors: Jacklyn Martin and Kana Ruhalter
Editorial Advisor: Devin Maverick Robins
Project Manager: Meiqian He
English
United States
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