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Fix The News

Fix The News
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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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How do you get the world to pay attention to a problem it thinks it's already solved?

Around a billion children are exposed to dangerous levels of lead. It can be hiding in cookware, spices and cosmetics, or released through industries like battery ... more

What if we could catch the next pandemic before it starts?

For most of human history, we’ve discovered outbreaks after people start getting sick. But what if we could spot a dangerous virus as it emerges, track it as it spreads and give health worke... more

What if the knowledge we need most for the future is something we’ve spent centuries forgetting?

Meet Victor Steffensen, Tagalaka man, author, filmmaker, musician and co-founder of the Living Knowledge Network. For decades, Victor has worked with In... more

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Five years ago, the Taliban banned girls from the classroom. One school refused to stop teaching.

In August 2021, as the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, the staff and students of SOLA, the country’s first and only boarding school for Afgha... more

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Recent Guests

Drew McCartor
President of Pure Earth
Pure Earth
Episode: Lead Poisoning Is Solvable. So What’s Been the Hold Up?
Pardis Sabeti
Geneticist and computational biologist
Harvard University / Sentinel project
Episode: Can We Stop the Next Pandemic Before It Starts?
Victor Steffensen
Indigenous knowledge holder and author of The Knowledge
Living Knowledge Network / Indigenous fire knowledge
Episode: It’s Time to Clean Up the Mess
Shabana Basij-Rasikh
Co-founder of SOLA (School of Leadership Afghanistan)
SOLA
Episode: When the Taliban Banned Girls From School, SOLA Kept Teaching
Professor Rattan Lal
World-renowned soil scientist and World Food Prize Laureate
Unknown (presented as leading soil scientist)
Episode: The Future of Farming: Healthy Soil, AI and Food Security
Alesha Miller
Chief Strategy Officer at Digital Green
Digital Green
Episode: The Future of Farming: Healthy Soil, AI and Food Security
Tala Mousa
Teenage sister and Earth Prize winner
Earth Prize finalists from Gaza
Episode: The Teen Sisters Rebuilding Gaza: Earth Prize Winners Tala & Farah Mousa
Farah Mousa
Teenage sister and Earth Prize winner
Earth Prize finalists from Gaza
Episode: The Teen Sisters Rebuilding Gaza: Earth Prize Winners Tala & Farah Mousa
Claire Christian
Executive Director, Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC)
Episode: Antarctica: The World's Greatest Story of Cooperation

Hosts

Amy Davoren-Rose
Host of Fix The News
Angus Hervey
Host of Fix The News

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 191 ratings
  • So good

    So good to sit back and listen to these good news stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sydneydemon
    Australia3 months ago
  • 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
    Australia8 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
    Canadaa year 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
    Australiaa year 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 Kingdom2 years ago

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The show is seen as a reliable antidote to doomscrolling and a good fit for sponsors seeking responsible, impact-oriented content.
Audiences appreciate practical takeaways and inspirational narratives from frontline changemakers.
Listeners praise well-researched, solutions-focused storytelling and diverse guest mix.
Positive, hopeful take on global progress that complements traditional news.

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Can We Stop the Next Pandemic Before It Starts?
Q: What inspired the creation of Sentinel and how did it start?
The project began locally with Harvard startup funds and collaborators in Nigeria, using genome mining and metagenomic sequencing to identify signals of human adaptation and to build capacity for testing diseases circulating in communities, eventually expanding to connect data and empower responders.
When the Taliban Banned Girls From School, SOLA Kept Teaching
Q: Shabana, when we last spoke to you, the school had been in Rwanda for about 18 months. How is the first cohort faring now?
They are thriving academically and socially, pursuing diverse fields from neuroscience to political science, often working with humanitarian organizations and think tanks, and many recently attended a graduate's wedding that highlighted the strength of the SOLA sisterhood.
The Future of Farming: Healthy Soil, AI and Food Security
Q: Alesha, how is Digital Green solving the problem of localized, affordable agricultural advice?
By building a multimodal, AI-enhanced knowledge platform that delivers locally relevant guidance in language and in formats accessible to semi-literate users, including text, voice, and imagery, tied to local contexts and farmer needs.
Colombia Ended a 60-Year War: Lessons in Making Peace
Q: What is still possible in the world today?
He argues that global cooperation, constructive dialogue, and willingness to stand up for peace and sustainable development can unlock progress, even in a polarized world.
Colombia Ended a 60-Year War: Lessons in Making Peace
Q: How does it feel to see the next generation working together after such a long process?
He expresses pride in the human capacity for reconciliation and notes that his conscience is clear despite political costs, with progress visible in the collaboration of former foes.

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Knowledgeable hosts spotlight solutions from grassroots to global institutions, weaving together Indigenous wisdom, education, climate action, governance, and technology to highlight what's working to improve the world. Episodes tend to center on practical impact, collaborative approaches, and long-term stewardship, often featuring activists, scientists, educators, and policymakers. A notable strength is the breadth of guests and a consistent, hopeful lens that translates complex issues into actionable takeaways for listeners and potential collaborators or sponsors. The show stands out for its emphasis on real-world progress, cross-sector partnerships, and a global view on social, environmental, and developmental challenges.

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Recent guests on Fix The News include:

1. Drew McCartor
2. Pardis Sabeti
3. Victor Steffensen
4. Shabana Basij-Rasikh
5. Professor Rattan Lal
6. Alesha Miller
7. Tala Mousa
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