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Fix The News

Fix The News
Climate Change
Malaria
Mental Health
Global Health
Malaria Vaccine
Hope
Clinton Global Initiative
Vaccines
Renewable Energy
Water Security
Sustainable Food Networks
Public Health
Solutions Journalism
Social Change
Plastic Pollution
Environmental Conservation
RTSS
Child Health
Education
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What does it take to change the world? Fix The News (formerly Hope Is A Verb) brings you stories from the frontlines of progress. From grassroots problem-solvers to global big thinkers, each episode explores the people, ideas and innovations creating a better future - because the story of the world isn’t just what’s broken, it’s also what's working. New episode every second Wednesday. Hosted by An... more

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What can Colombia teach us about what's still possible?

Meet Juan Manuel Santos - former President of Colombia, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Chair of The Elders - who helped negotiate an end to one of the longest-running armed conflicts in modern ... more

The battle to restore the Klamath River lasted generations. When the dams finally came down, salmon returned within three days - far faster than scientists expected, marking a turning point for Indigenous rights, ecological restoration and cultural s... more

Gus and Amy recently attended Women Deliver 2026 – the world’s largest global conference on gender equality. Beyond reporting on the sessions, it was an opportunity to sit down with the people driving social change at every level. From feminist leade... more

What happens when two solutions-focused news platforms compare notes on how to change the narrative of the world? Meet Myra Anubi - BBC journalist and host of People Fixing the World - who, like Fix The News, is part of a growing movement to challeng... more

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Recent Guests

Flora Vano
Climate and women's rights advocate, from Vanuatu, co-leads networks for disaster response and early warning
Urdu Action Fund (Pacific region) / National networks in Vanuatu
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Paola Salwan Daher
Director for Collective Action at Women Deliver
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Emily McChrystal
Restless Development representative focused on youth leadership
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Helen Clark
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
Former UN development figure (contextual)
Episode: Inside Women Deliver 2026: Feminist Leadership, Climate Action & Youth Power
Gary Barker
CEO referenced in State of the World's Fathers discussion
Equamundo / State of the World's Fathers
Episode: Inside Women Deliver 2026: Feminist Leadership, Climate Action & Youth Power
Julia Fan
Director for Collective Action at Women Deliver
Women Deliver
Episode: Inside Women Deliver 2026: Feminist Leadership, Climate Action & Youth Power
Myra Anubi
Host of the BBC's People Fixing The World
BBC
Episode: NewsFix - Clean Energy Hits Turning Point. 19.5 Million Lives Saved. Seagrass Comeback.
Ken (farmer)
Farmer from Leeton, co-founder of Grain of Hope
Grain of Hope
Episode: Grain of Hope – How Australian Farmers Are Tackling Global Hunger
Rob (farmer)
Farmer from Leeton, co-founder of Grain of Hope
Grain of Hope
Episode: Grain of Hope – How Australian Farmers Are Tackling Global Hunger

Hosts

Angus Hervey
Host of Hope Is A Verb; likely primary host with deep involvement in sustainability and future-focused storytelling.
Amy Davoren-Rose
Co-host of Hope Is A Verb; engaged in storytelling that highlights positive global change and activist voices.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Such a breath of fresh air

    It’s so nice to listen to a round up of positive news stories in the world to offset the negative fear inducing stories from the regular news. Really a well-being promoting experience listening to this podcast. Thank you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sweeneyyoung
    Australia4 months ago
  • A shot at history

    The 3-part story about the development of the malaria vaccine is incredibly well done. Thank you for sharing so many perspectives and stories from this enormous cooperative effort.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrSquirrel
    Canada8 months ago
  • Thank you - what a wonderful suprise for the ears and mind

    Absolutely loved these insightful interviews and the first ask me anything is an absolutely brilliant discussion … Thank you for sharing solutions based news in this way; an energising listen in a world often highlighting gloom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebecca Newman
    Australia9 months ago
  • Original and informative

    Such valuable content. This podcast showcases stories you are unlikely to hear elsewhere. Uplifting listening. Don’t miss it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Them Changes first single
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fine people focus on solution

    find the wave underway, dream up a better day, stay wholy together fueled by constant fruitation of hope.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sigve
    Finlanda year ago

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Guests bring unique insights and practical solutions.
Feel-good but substantive; great for mental reset and motivation.
Positive, hopeful energy; a refreshing counterpoint to doomscrolling.
Entertainment value paired with informative, solution-oriented content.

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Talking Points

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Myra Anubi - Is “Good News” Real Journalism?
Q: Was there a particular story that shifted your view from skeptic to believer in solutions journalism?
Myra cites Kangaroo Mother Care as a pivotal example of a simple, cost-free solution with wide impact, illustrating how practical innovations can transform care in low-resource settings.
Myra Anubi - Is “Good News” Real Journalism?
Q: What do you think of the news?
Myra suggests that traditional news is often negative and unbalanced, and advocates for linking or integrating solution stories to provide a fuller, more hopeful picture of what's working.
NewsFix - Clean Energy Hits Turning Point. 19.5 Million Lives Saved. Seagrass Comeback.
Q: What does the recent data on clean energy growth imply for the global energy transition?
It suggests a real turning point where clean energy is not only meeting but absorbing the growth in electricity demand, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and signaling rapid acceleration in the transition.
Enric Sala - Ocean Time Machine
Q: When you're talking about saving the ocean, how do you measure success?
Success is helping to create Marine Protected Areas and ensuring they are financed and well managed for marine life to recover.
Enric Sala - Ocean Time Machine
Q: How do you protect a patch of ocean?
A country passes a law designating the area as a Marine Protected Area, with clear boundaries and regulations.

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A positivity-forward show that highlights progress across health, environment, science, and social issues through in-depth interviews and roundups. Episodes frequently feature environmental activism, conservation breakthroughs, health and education milestones, and innovative policy shifts, all framed around practical solutions and human stories. Notable is the blend of field reporting, youth voices, and expert guests that illuminates what's working and how listeners can contribute to change. This combination makes it a strong fit for audiences seeking hopeful, action-oriented perspectives on global challenges and opportunities.

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2. Paola Salwan Daher
3. Emily McChrystal
4. Helen Clark
5. Gary Barker
6. Julia Fan
7. Myra Anubi
8. Ken (farmer)

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