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• Women Moving the World

  Meet Krystal Birungi, Carolina Morgado, Nice Leng’ete and Bhavreen Kandhari – four incredible women who are working on the frontlines of science, conservation, human rights, and environmental advocacy. From the genetic engineering ofmalaria-transmitting mosquitoes to fighting for clean air, women’s rights and biodiverse ecosystems, their stories highlight the power of representation and why the people most affected by the world’s challenges are also the mostequipped to drive the solutions. Some of the topics covered in this episode include: how gene drive technology could help us end malaria; why representation matters in science; how to carry forward a legacy of work; the land in Chile that sequesters three times more carbon than the Amazon; ending female genital mutilation in Africa through dialogue and the power of mothers in India to create a cleaner future for their kids.  02:08 Krystal Birungi - The scientist using gene drive to fight malaria10:27 Carolina Morgado - Rewilding landscapes and communities in Chile19:42 Nice Leng’ete - Creating an alternative rite of passage for girls in Africa28:12 Bhavreen Kandhari - The warrior mum fighting for clean air Find out more:Krystal Birungi, Entomologist – Target MalariaCarolina Morgado, Director – Rewilding ChileNice Leng’ete – Nice Place FoundationBhavreen Kandhari – Warrior Moms IndiaThis podcast is hosted by Angus Hervey and Amy Davoren-Rosefrom ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fix The News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Audio sweeting by Anthony Badolato from HearThat? If you have a guest suggestion, feedback or interested in sponsorship, please reach out [email protected]

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• NewsFix - Literacy Soars. Sixth Sense. Air Pollution.

  Welcome to our first edition of NewsFix - your weekly dose of good news! On today's episode: global air-pollutiondeaths fall as the 'clean-air' era begins, hidden progress on youth literacy, why we're celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, a new atlas to map the human body, how AI is helping farmers in India, species extinction is losing speed and some big news for the humble zipper. NewsFix is brought to you by the team at Fix The News and hosted by Anthony Badolato from Hear That. If you want to find out more about what's gone right in the world this week, subscribe to our newsletter.

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• David Fajgenbaum - The Medicine We Missed

  Meet David Fajgenbaum, a physician scientist who is saving lives by repurposing existing medications to treat different diseases through his organisation Every Cure. This conversation will challenge the way you look medicine and unlock the possibility that some of the solutions we’re looking for, are hiding in plain sight, on the shelves of your local pharmacy. From the near-death experience that changed the course of David’s life to how he’s harnessing the power of AI for good, this episode is a total game changer. Topics discussed: how a repurposed drug saved David’s life, living life in ‘overtime,’ what it’s like to swim upstream against the medical system, the AI advantage in fast-tracking drug matches to our 18,000 known diseases, how Viagra is saving sick kids, the economics of repurposing existing drugs and what we can expect from the future of medicine.  Find out more:You can check out David’s recent TED talk or his book ChasingMy Cure. You can also support Every Cure and if you want to let his team know about a repurposed drug that’s worked foryou, click here. Are you interested in how 80,000 Hours can help you use your career to make a difference? Check out their free resources here.This podcast is hosted by Angus Hervey and Amy Davoren-Rosefrom Fix The News and sound design by Anthony Badolato from Hear That!

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• UNGA 2025 - The End of Aid?

  Two weeks ago, Amy was on the ground in New York during the UN General Assembly and Climate Week. Attending various events, including the Clinton Global Initiative, Amy spoke with some incredible people who work on the frontlines of climate, healthcare, education and crisis response. Despite dwindling aid budgets and mounting challenges, these people are meeting this moment with big, bold ambition while quietly reshaping the future of development. From the ‘miracle drug’ for HIV to energy access for all and the rewilding project that will mend ecosystems across the heart of South America, this episode may expand what you think is possible. These are the people who are fighting for a better future every single day.  Here's who you’ll meet:Carolyn Amole, Clinton Health Access InitiativeErica Coe & Frank Aswani, Coalition for Mental Health InvestmentSandra Chukwudozie, Salpha EnergyDavid Harris, Christel HouseElpida Kokkota, MexoxoGeeta Mehta, SocialCapital CreditsEmily Benson & Melanie Joiner, Integrate HealthTjada D'Oyen McKenna, Mercy CorpsDeli Saavedra & Mario Haberfeld, Jaguar Rivers Initiative  Timecodes:03:58 - HIV 'Miracle Drug'09:36 - More funding for mental health16:38 - The shift from aid to self-sufficiency17:44 - Making solar energy accessible to underserved communities in Nigeria22:54 - Working Groups at the Clinton Global Initiative24:17 - A comprehensive education model that alleviating poverty28:03 - The group who are democratising access to education for women32:53 - The social currency that banks good acts in communities37:46 - Putting women at the centre of healthcare in Togo & Guinea42:51 - Mercy Corps, the humanitarian organisation serving 38 million people46:18 - Cross-continental conservation initiative restoring the heart of South America52:45 - Final ThoughtsThis podcast is hosted by Angus Hervey and Amy Davoren-Rose from Fix The News, with audio production by Anthony Badolato, ⁠Hear That? If you want to know more about this series or are interested in sharing it with your networks, send us an email: [email protected] 

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• A Shot At History, Part 3 - The Jab

  In our final episode of the series, we’ll uncover the surprising stories behind the science of the world’s first jab for malaria and how this ‘orphan’ vaccine became a lifesaving intervention that has already reached 5 million children. We look at what's next for the malaria vaccine, the threats of funding cuts to global health and answer the big question – is it working? Here’s who you’ll meet:Angus Hervey: Founder of Fix The NewsTeresa Chirwa-Ndanga: Journalist & human rights activist, MalawiDr Joe Cohen: Project Lead, Malaria Vaccine at GlaxoSmithKline BiologicalsDr Mehreen Datoo: Clinical research fellow-Malaria vaccine trials, Oxford UniversityJohn Bawa: Director, Malaria Vaccine Implementation, PATH.Dr Scott Gordon: Head of Gavi's Malaria Program A Shot At History is produced by Fix The News. Series Producer, Amy Davoren-Rose, Fix The News. Associate Producer & Audio Director, Anthony Badolato, Hear That?

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