The World Room
Politics, society & the human impact
Hosted by Kerry Fowler · New episodes daily
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The Quiet After the Fire: What Orangutan Rescues Teach Us About Hope | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Kerry Fowler explores the profound intersection of environmental crisis and human compassion through the lens of the recent orangutan rescue efforts in Indonesia. This is not a standard breaking news…
Nara Smith, Four Kids at 25: The Myth of the 'Tradwife' Agenda | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Kerry Fowler explores the life and public perception of Nara Smith, a 25-year-old mother of four who has become a focal point in the debate surrounding the 'tradwife' movement. This discussion moves…
The Waiting Room of Dreams: Young Asylum Seekers and the Right to Learn | The World Room
This episode of The World Room explores the critical issue of educational access for young asylum seekers, examining how bureaucratic delays and unresolved legal statuses create a 'waiting room' that stifles potential and identity. Host…
When Healing Feels Like It’s Unraveling: The Fragility of Recovery | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Kerry Fowler explores the complex and often misunderstood reality that healing is not a linear destination but a fragile, ongoing process. Many people believe that once they have processed trauma or…
Why Your Child Should Learn About Work at Age Four | The World Room
This episode of The World Room explores a groundbreaking proposal by Lord David Milburn, chair of the Careers & Enterprise Company, to introduce primary-age children—starting as young as four—to the world of work. Host Kerry Fowler…
The Quiet Exodus: When Care Moves from Public to Private | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Kerry Fowler explores the critical issue of the 'Quiet Exodus' from public healthcare systems, specifically focusing on the shortage of ADHD and autism diagnosis services in the UK's NHS. This is not…
The Quiet Crisis of Keeping a Roof: Why Housing Isn't Just Policy | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Kerry Fowler explores the quiet but devastating crisis of housing insecurity in England, moving beyond dry policy debates to reveal the profound human toll of homelessness and temporary…
Small Fixes, Big Relief: Reclaiming Your Day from Clunky Systems | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Kerry Fowler explores the concept of 'life-potholes'—the small, daily systemic frictions that drain our energy and erode our sense of agency. Drawing on insights from Martin Lewis’s Small Ideas…