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Fix The News

Fix The News
Climate Change
Malaria
Mental Health
Global Health
Malaria Vaccine
Hope
Clinton Global Initiative
Vaccines
Education
Renewable Energy
Water Security
Sustainable Food Networks
Public Health
Solutions Journalism
Social Change
Plastic Pollution
Environmental Conservation
RTSS
Child Health
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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

Since October 2023, much of the world's attention has been focused on the destruction in Gaza. This conversation is about something we hear much less about: rebuilding.

Meet Tala and Farah Mousa, two teenage sisters from Gaza and winners of The Eart... more

Antarctica isn't just a climate story.

For more than 65 years, Antarctica has been governed by one of the most remarkable international agreements ever created. At the height of the Cold War, countries with competing territorial claims agreed to set... more

What happens when you redesign education around the people who have been left behind?

Meet Alice Achan - social worker, educator and founder of the Te-Kworo Foundation, a boarding school in Northern Uganda that is helping young mothers and vulnerabl... more

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

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Recent Guests

Alice Achan
Director of Te-Kworo Foundation
Te-Kworo Foundation
Episode: How Education Is Rebuilding Northern Uganda: Girls, Hope & Healing
Juan Manuel Santos
Former President of Colombia; Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Presidencia de Colombia / Nobel Peace Prize
Episode: Colombia Ended a 60-Year War: Lessons in Making Peace
Amy Bowers Cordalis
Lead attorney for the Yurok Tribe
Yurok Tribe
Episode: The Largest Dam Removal in U.S. History: What Repair Really Looks Like
Paola Salwan Daher
Director for Collective Action at Women Deliver
Women Deliver
Episode: Inside Women Deliver 2026: Feminist Leadership, Climate Action & Youth Power
Emily McChrystal
Restless Development representative focused on youth leadership
Restless Development
Episode: Inside Women Deliver 2026: Feminist Leadership, Climate Action & Youth Power
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.

Hosts

Amy Davoren-Rose
Host of Fix The News; co-founder of Hope Is A Verb; prominent voice in solutions-focused media
Angus Hervey
Host of Fix The News; co-founder; focused on world progress and systemic change

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 159 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
    Australia6 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
    Canada9 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
    Australia10 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 Kingdom2 years 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
    Finland2 years ago

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Listeners praise the hopeful, solutions-focused approach that balances optimism with practical insights.
The Conversations are described as uplifting, well-researched, and globally relevant for impact-driven audiences.
Guests are consistently described as credible and inspiring, delivering tangible takeaways for action.

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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.
Colombia Ended a 60-Year War: Lessons in Making Peace
Q: Where do you draw the line between peace and justice? How much justice are you willing to sacrifice for peace?
Santos explains that every peace process balances justice and peace, and that endings must be paired with a plan for reconciliation, even if it requires accepting imperfect justice to achieve lasting peace.
The Largest Dam Removal in U.S. History: What Repair Really Looks Like
Q: What catalyzed the shift from protest to dam removal and a negotiated settlement?
A combination of grassroots pressure, strategic engagement with powerful allies, and the recognition that economics made dam removal the more viable option, leading to a settlement that valued rights of nature, business, and indigenous peoples.
Good News: Can Journalism Do More Than Report Problems?
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fix The News

What is Fix The News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show profiles progress-focused stories from grassroots problem-solvers to global thinkers, highlighting how leadership, collaboration, and practical policy translate into tangible improvements. Episodes frequently explore peacebuilding, indigenous rights, climate resilience, youth leadership, and solutions journalism, often weaving intimate personal narratives with systemic strategy. A notable strength is its commitment to hopeful, action-oriented storytelling that connects local efforts to global outcomes, which can be particularly compelling for mission-driven brands, NGOs, and media partners seeking positive, policy-relevant conversations. The format tends to feature deep-dive guests who are practitioners, advocates, or researchers,... more

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Recent guests on Fix The News include:

1. Alice Achan
2. Juan Manuel Santos
3. Amy Bowers Cordalis
4. Paola Salwan Daher
5. Emily McChrystal
6. Helen Clark
7. Gary Barker
8. Julia Fan

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