Givers, Doers, and Thinkers (GDT) introduces listeners to the fascinating people and important ideas at the heart of American civil society. We speak with philanthropists, foundation leaders, reformers, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit executives, religious believers, historians, sociologists, philosophers, journalists, and anyone else who will help us understand contemporary civil society’s achievements and failures. We also sprinkle in practical advice for nonprofit leaders and fundraisers. This is the podcast for anyone interested in that vital space where philanthropy and civil society intersect.


The GDT podcast is available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Buzzsprout.

America at 250: The Givers, Doers, & Thinkers Podcast Explores the Past, Present, and Future of American Civil Society

A new season of the podcast will feature givers, doers, and thinkers reflecting on the role philanthropy has played in forming American exceptionalism.


Conservative Economics and Humble Pie

A reflection on Oren Cass and Jeremy Beer’s conversation on the rising costs of flourishing in America.


The Devastation of a Generation

In a 2021 episode of the Givers, Doers, & Thinkers podcast, Jeremy Beer and Jonathan Haidt discuss the effects of the coddling of Generation Z. Four years later, where do we stand?


GDT Podcast / Episode 60

To close the sixth season, we open the archives to hear from Patrick Deneen about the modern interpretation of liberalism and its paradoxical constraints.


GDT Podcast / Episode 59

This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, we are opening the archive to share the second of three particularly relevant episodes. This episode features Timothy P. Carney of the American Enterprise Institute.


GDT Podcast / Episode 58

This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, we are opening the archive to share the first of three particularly relevant episodes. This first episode features social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, who shares his thoughts on the moral intuitions and untruths that separate us but perhaps don’t need to.


GDT Podcast / Episode 57

This week on Givers, Does, & Thinkers, Jeremy talks with Amy Sherman about how people of faith can go beyond politics to seek good for their communities. 


GDT Podcast / Episode 56

This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Matthew Crawford unpacks the rise of the Humanitarian Party and what it means for civil society and self-governance.


GDT Podcast / Episode 55

This week of Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Russell James helps listeners understand the “why” behind a donor’s gift.


GDT Podcast / Episode 54

This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeff Sandefer shares what it takes to be successful and how to teach it to the next generation.


Be sure to check back soon for more episodes.