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Hope Is A Verb

Fix The News
Climate Change
Diversity and Inclusion
Mental Health
Human Library
Understanding Human Differences
Social Justice
Refugees
The Dream Orchestra
Global Conflicts
Clubfoot
Northern Bald Ibis
Indigenous Knowledge
Pakistan
Hope
Conservation
Rewilding
Food Redistribution
Environmental Activism
Food Waste
Food Insecurity

What does it take to change the world? This podcast will introduce you to the people who are who are mending our planet, stitching together a new future and showing us the best of what it is to be human. Hosts: Angus Hervey, Amy Davoren-Rose

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This week’s headlines include – Yes, we can end TB; the biggest expansion of education in human history; LGBTQ rights gaining ground; whales staging a dramatic comeback in Antarctic waters; a global energy shift; and the particle discovery that was n... more

Big News: Hope Is A Verb is becoming Fix The News Podcast.

This is our final episode as Hope Is A Verb  - but it's not the end of these conversations. Over 52 episodes, we’ve met the people who are changing the world through conservation, education,... more

This week’s headlines include – DNA building blocks discovered on asteroids; global child mortality down 60%; China consolidates environmental laws; monarch butterflies rebound in Mexico; women in politics rise across Africa; and AI supporting dement... more

This week's headlines include – Nigeria’s record investment in basic education; Indigenous-led land restoration across the United States; cities cutting air pollution by up to 45%; rhinos returning to the DRC; and a breakthrough stem cell treatment o... more

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Recent Guests

Damon Gameau
Filmmaker and founder of Future Council
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Enric Sala
Marine ecologist and founder of Pristine Seas
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David Fajgenbaum
A physician scientist who co-founded Every Cure, focusing on repurposing medications.
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Rutger Bregman
Bestselling author known for his works 'Utopia for Realists' and 'Humankind'
Episode: Rutger Bregman – Quit Your Job, Change The World
Paulie Stewart
Lead singer of The Painters and Dockers, music journalist, and author
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Episode: Paulie Stewart - Punk Magic
Boyan Slat
Founder of The Ocean Cleanup
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Steven Pinker
Johnston Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, author, and public intellectual
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Episode: Steven Pinker – Why Progress Is Possible
Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo
Psychologist and Narrative Therapist
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Episode: Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo – The Caravan Of Joy And Tears
Sonia Vallabh
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Episode: Sonia Vallabh - A Scientist's Quest To Cure Her Own Disease

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 150 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
    Australia2 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
    Canada6 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
    Australia7 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

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Enric Sala - Ocean Time Machine
Q: What do you wish more people knew or thought about the ocean?
The ocean is important for a healthy ecosystem and everything is connected; we depend on it.
Enric Sala - Ocean Time Machine
Q: What does the word hope mean to you, Enric Sala?
Hope is the only choice. In these moments that are so difficult politically, environmentally, socially, hope is the lifeline that the world needs.
Future Council - No More 'Adult Washing'
Q: Can you tell us about your journey and why you care so much?
Both Skye and Cece shared personal experiences that sparked their eco-activism, with a strong influence from their communities and families.

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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. Enric Sala
3. David Fajgenbaum
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