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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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Latest Episodes

What if we've confused keeping people safe with giving them a good life?

Meet Teun Toebes, Dutch healthcare innovator, author and dementia advocate on a mission to change how the world lives with dementia. At 21, most of us are figuring out what to ... more

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What happens when the systems we've relied on stop working? And who gets to decide what comes next?

A year after the dismantling of USAID sent shockwaves through the international aid sector, the world's leaders, philanthropists and changemakers gat... more

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

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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

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Recent Guests

Teun Toebes
Dutch healthcare innovator, author and dementia advocate
Episode: He Moved Into a Dementia Ward at 21. Here's What He Discovered
Rob Rosenbaum
Co-founder of Project Resource Optimization, which evaluates and connects funders to at-risk programmes
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Episode: The People Rewriting the Rules: Five Unexpected Stories from New York
George Arison
CEO of Grindr
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Episode: The People Rewriting the Rules: Five Unexpected Stories from New York
Felix Brooks-Church
Co-founder of Sanku, a social enterprise addressing hidden hunger through flour fortification
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Episode: The People Rewriting the Rules: Five Unexpected Stories from New York
Judith Lingeman
Member of the Postcode Lottery Group team
Postcode Lottery Group
Episode: The People Rewriting the Rules: Five Unexpected Stories from New York
Nicky Davies
Environmental advocate with the Plastic Solutions Fund
Plastic Solutions Fund
Episode: The People Rewriting the Rules: Five Unexpected Stories from New York
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

Hosts

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 194 ratings
  • So good

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sydneydemon
    Australia4 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
    Australia9 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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Talking Points

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He Moved Into a Dementia Ward at 21. Here's What He Discovered
Q: What happens when we open these doors to these closed wards?
Opening a ward does not mean every resident will leave or that safety no longer matters. Toebes advocates balancing individual choice and quality of life with safety, supported by legislation, care organizations, inspectors and the wider community.
He Moved Into a Dementia Ward at 21. Here's What He Discovered
Q: What made Teun want to do this?
After working in nursing homes, Toebes saw that staff did not want to live in the places where they cared for residents. He moved into a locked ward to learn directly from people with dementia and help improve the system.
The People Rewriting the Rules: Five Unexpected Stories from New York
Q: How are they actually going to do it?
Nicky Davies says the Plastic Solutions Fund focuses on changing the systems that produce plastic, investing in reuse models and supporting pilots that can demonstrate workable alternatives at scale.
The People Rewriting the Rules: Five Unexpected Stories from New York
Q: Is this what the future of international aid looks like? Do we just get private philanthropy stepping in? Are the governments have abandoned the playing field?
Rob Rosenbaum says private funders can help connect programmes with support, but philanthropy is not a durable substitute for development assistance. He sees the sector in an unsettled transition and argues for cost-effectiveness and focusing on work organizations can do well.
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.

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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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1. Teun Toebes
2. Rob Rosenbaum
3. George Arison
4. Felix Brooks-Church
5. Judith Lingeman
6. Nicky Davies
7. Drew McCartor
8. Pardis Sabeti

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