Hope Is A Verb

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!

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: amy@fixthenews.com 

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?

Rolling out a new vaccine across an entire continent takes an extraordinary chain of people - from the scientists in the labs, to delivery truck drivers and healthcare workers on motorbikes who stop at nothing to get this vaccine into far-flung villages. In this episode, we’ll show you what it takes to navigate the last mile challenges of transporting a cold-chain vaccine across the hottest continent on earth and the surprising heroes who are stepping up to champion the world’s first malaria vaccine. Here’s who you’ll meet:Angus Hervey: Founder of Fix The NewsTeresa Chirwa-Ndanga: Journalist & human rights activist, MalawiZacharia Kafuko: Director of 1Day AfricaAmanda Clemens:  Social Mobilisation Coordinator, Ministry of Health, Sierra LeoneKombra Network, Sierra Leone: Sallamatu Barrie – School Health club Champion, Reverend Christina Sutton and Dr Ramadan Jalloh. Special music credit: "Wok Dae Ya" by Speedo'oA Shot At History is produced by Fix The News. SeriesProducer, Amy Davoren-Rose, Fix The News. Associate Producer & Audio Director, Anthony Badolato, Hear That?Producers for Sierra Leone, Marcus Costello and Jodie Bennet.For more information about this production, email amy@fixthenews.com

Malaria is one of the deadliest diseases of all time - responsible for more deaths than all of humanity's wars combined. That means that the arrival of not one, but two malaria vaccines has the potential to change the future of our species. In this first episode, we’ll show you what’s at stake for millions of families across Sub-Saharan Africa, explain the economic and personal cost, and describe how the world’s first vaccine for a parasitic disease made it out of the lab, through trials, and into the lives of mothers and babies across the continent. Here’s who you’ll meet:Angus Hervey: Founder of Fix The News. Teresa Chirwa-Ndanga: Journalist & human rights activist.Dr Mary Hamel: Team Lead, Malaria Vaccines at WHOZacharia Kafuko: Director of 1Day AfricaDr Rose Jalang'o: Head of the National Vaccines and Immunization Program, KenyaAlanta Colley: Public health worker & science communicator A Shot At History was produced by Fix The News. Series & Story Producer, Amy Davoren-Rose, Fix The NewsAssociate Producer & Audio Director, Anthony Badolato, Hear That?Research Producer, Marcus Costello and AudioCraft.If you want to know more about this series or are interested in sharing it with your networks, send us an email: amy@fixthenews.com

Over a year ago, we decided that we wanted to tell the storyof the malaria vaccine; one of the most important yet hidden stories of progress in the world right now. We knew that this would be a massive undertaking, but it turned out to be more epic that we could have possibly imagined. Over three episodes, we’re going to show you what it takes to develop and roll out a new vaccine, why this one matters so much and how it could change the trajectory of human history. First episode drops Friday 5th September. If you want to find out more about our work, go to fixthenews.com

What do KPop Demon Hunters and Bluey have to do with stories of progress? Well, you’ll hear the answer in this ‘Ask Us Anything’ episode. From controversial opinions on the climate crisis, to our very first News Fix bulletin, Gus and Amy dive into a range of topics and answer some big, burning questions from subscribers. Other topics discussed: Why solar energy is such big news, the role of solutions journalism in Gaza, good humans everywhere, individual action versus systemic change, the question of scale and the launch of our audio documentary about the malaria vaccine, A Shot At History.What did you think of our News Fix? If you want to send us a question, feedback or nominate a potential guest for the podcast, go to our website or email amy@fixthenews.comThis podcast is hosted by Angus Hervey and Amy Davoren-Rose from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fix The News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Audio sweeting by Anthony Badolato at Ai3 – audio and voice. 

Meet Rutger Bregman, a Dutch historian, bestselling author andour first repeat guest on the podcast! In this episode we chat with Rutger about his new book Moral Ambition and why it’s time for people to stop wasting their talent and start making a difference. From his early midlife crisis to what we can learn from the abolitionists and why the world needs to redefinesuccess, this is a conversation for our times. Topics discussed: Why the biggest waste of time is the misallocation of talent, the ‘mother of all movements,’ what it takes to build a wildly better world, on taking the long view, the problem with online activism, money is not a dirty word in creating social movements and why the School for Moral Ambition is paying people to quit their jobs. Find out more:https://www.moralambition.orghttps://rutgerbregman.comhttps://www.givingwhatwecan.orgDon’t forget to ‘Ask Us Anything’ – email yourquestion to amy@fixthenews.com or leaveus a voice note here. You have until 9am Wednesday 27th September AEST.This podcast is hosted by Angus Hervey and Amy Davoren-Rose from Fix The News and sound design by Anthony Badolato from Ai3 - Audio & Voice.  

Meet Paulie Stewart, an Australian punk rocker who teamed up with a group of nuns to help disabled kids in Timor Leste. From walking on the wild side, to almost crossing over to the other side – Paulie’s story is about full circles, second chances, and the one of the most unlikely and inspiring partnerships. Topics discussed: the deathbed encounter that changed Paulie’s life, why the Alma Nuns are more punk than Billy Idol, the impact of Paulie’s work in Timor, the power of faith and the unexpected twists that have defined his extraordinary life journey. If you want to support the Alma nuns, you can donate through their funding platform, Myriad Australia.This podcast is hosted by Angus Hervey and Amy Davoren-Rose from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fix The News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Audio sweeting by Anthony Badolato at Ai3 – audio and voice.

Meet Wawira Njiru, a nutritionist and social entrepreneur in Kenya who’s gone from serving lunch to 25 children out of a makeshift kitchen to establishing Food4Education, a nonprofit organisation that serves half a million hot, nutritious and affordable school meals every day. From the uncalculated cost of childhood hunger to powering an 'engine of potential', Wawira’s story shows how thinking big and starting small can change the world. Topics discussed: why the world's future leaders need a school meal today, the logistics of feeding half a million kids, the power of scaling a simple idea, why optimism matters, the ripple effects of school meals on communities and how a well-fed future could change Africa. You can support Wawira’s work at Food4Education.org and for more inspiration, check out her 2025 TED talk here.This podcast is hosted by Angus Hervey and Amy Davoren-Rose from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fix The News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Audio sweeting by Anthony Badolato at Ai3 – audio and voice.