
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 | Weekly | Episodes | 75 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & Culture | |||

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
The battle to restore the Klamath River lasted generations. When the dams finally came down, salmon returned within three days - far faster than scientists expected, marking a turning point for Indigenous rights, ecological restoration and cultural s... more
Gus and Amy recently attended Women Deliver 2026 – the world’s largest global conference on gender equality. Beyond reporting on the sessions, it was an opportunity to sit down with the people driving social change at every level. From feminist leade... more
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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.
find the wave underway, dream up a better day, stay wholy together fueled by constant fruitation of hope.
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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. Juan Manuel Santos
2. Amy Bowers Cordalis
3. Paola Salwan Daher
4. Emily McChrystal
5. Helen Clark
6. Gary Barker
7. Julia Fan
8. Myra Anubi
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