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

Jasr Kawkby

Jasr Kawkby is a Palestinian paediatrician based in East London and a member of the Central London Humanists.

His advocacy for Palestinian rights is often channelled through joint work with members of the Jewish community in the UK, shaped by his conviction that the way forward in the Palestine–Israel conflict can only be carried by an effective and impactful Jewish–Palestinian alliance.

He is committed to a vision of shared life in which Palestinians and Jews stand equal before a law rooted in the humanist values of empathy, reason and secularism, in a land in which no religion, ethnicity or language stands above another.

Guest appearance on:

78. "No Hope But Peace and Justice" - An Israeli and a Palestinian in Dialogue