
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 82 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNews | |||

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
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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So good to sit back and listen to these good news stories.
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!
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.
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.
Such valuable content. This podcast showcases stories you are unlikely to hear elsewhere. Uplifting listening. Don’t miss it.
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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
8. Farah Mousa
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