The World Report
Politics, society & the human impact
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Tracking Monarchs: What Butterfly Migration Teaches Us About Belonging | The World Report
In this episode of The World Report, host Mairead Murphy explores the profound parallels between monarch butterfly migration and the human experience of displacement, belonging, and resilience. As scientists deploy tiny GPS transmitters in…
The Quiet Crisis in Hospital Wards: Who Gets Left Behind? | The World Report
This episode of The World Report, hosted by Mairead Murphy, investigates the severe human impact of new NHS England guidance on transgender patients in hospital wards. It explores how rigid binary policies are leading to 'corridor care,'…
Your Voice Matters: How Ordinary Stories Shape Our World | The World Report
In this episode of The World Report, host Mairead Murphy explores the profound impact of ordinary personal narratives on global politics and social change. This episode is designed for listeners interested in media literacy, community…
Owls in the City: Finding Wonder on Manhattan's Upper West Side | The World Report
In this episode of The World Report, host Mairead Murphy explores the unexpected encounter with a family of barn owls nesting in a water tower on Manhattan's Upper West Side. This story is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the pace of…
When the Heat Hits: Why We Must Look Beyond Labels for Climate Hope | The World Report
In this episode of The World Report, host Mairead Murphy explores the dangerous disconnect between political labels and physical reality during a recent council meeting in King’s Lynn where debates over climate emergency declarations…
Michael Douglas on the Cost of Being Seen: Authenticity in the Spotlight | The World Report
In this episode of The World Report, host Mairead Murphy explores the profound psychological toll of modern visibility through the lens of Michael Douglas’s reflections on authenticity. This discussion is essential for anyone navigating…
The Quiet Exodus: When NHS Staff Leave for Private Care | The World Report
In this episode of The World Report, host Mairead Murphy explores the critical issue of NHS staff leaving public healthcare for private clinics, focusing specifically on the exodus from ADHD and autism services. This is not merely a story…
The Man Behind The Screen: When Power Meets Privacy | The World Report
In this episode of The World Report, host Mairead Murphy explores the profound implications of power and privacy in the digital age through the lens of Alex Gibney’s documentary on Elon Musk. This discussion is essential for listeners…