Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change

Humanism Now is the weekly podcast for everyone curious, interested or actively engaged in secular humanism. Each Sunday, host James Hodgson—founder of Humanise Live—welcomes scientists, philosophers, activists, authors, entrepreneurs and community leaders who are challenging the status quo and building a fairer, kinder world.

Together we unpack today’s toughest ethical questions—using reason and compassion instead of dogma—and champion universal human rights and flourishing. Expect in-depth interviews on today's pressing issues, from climate action, protecting freedoms, equality & justice to AI ethics and cosmic wonder. Every episode delivers practical take-aways for living an ethical, purpose-driven life while discovering more about ourselves, others and the universe.

Whether you’re a lifelong secular humanist or simply curious about a naturalistic worldview, hit follow for insight-packed conversations that challenge ideas, celebrate human potential and inspire positive change. Join our global community working toward a fairer, kinder and more rational world—for this generation and the next.

Guest

Martin Di Maggio

Martin Di Maggio is a community development worker and sociolinguist specialising in LGBTI+ rights, neurodiversity, and religious literacy. He delivers training for public sector organisations and has worked with the CPS to improve police responses to hate crime against marginalised groups. A member of the Society for Humanistic Judaism, Martin grew up in Hereford and Worcester in a mixed British-Italian-Albanian family. He holds an MA in Language Documentation from SOAS and a BA in Anthropology and Community Development. A fluent second-generation speaker of Arbëresh, Martin runs Arbëresh TV on YouTube, promoting the language’s dynamic use and challenging stigma around code-mixing. He leads projects creating educational tools for revitalising Arbëresh, including multimedia vocabulary resources. His lifelong passion for endangered languages combines with his commitment to inclusion and human rights, bridging community development, advocacy, and linguistic preservation.

https://www.youtube.com/c/ARBERESH

Guest appearance on:

8. Martin Di Maggio on Humanistic Judaism, Cultivating Communities & Confronting Misconceptions