The World Room
Current affairs, context & perspective
Hosted by Tori Hume · New episodes daily
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Living in the Shadows: The Human Cost of Bureaucratic Delays | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Tori Hume explores the profound human cost of bureaucratic delays through the story of Natasha Dyett and her family living in Archway Heights, a nine-storey housing block in north London. For six…
When Barn Owls Move In: Finding Wonder in the Concrete Jungle | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Tori Hume explores the surprising and heartwarming phenomenon of barn owls nesting in the concrete jungle of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. This story is for anyone who feels disconnected from nature…
Space Race 2.0: Why Billionaires Are Racing to the Moon | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Tori Hume explores the emerging 'Space Race 2.0,' analyzing why billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are racing to the Moon and Mars. This discussion moves beyond the hype of commercial…
Barn Owls on the UWS: Finding Magic in Concrete Jungles | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Tori Hume explores the unexpected encounter with a family of barn owls nesting on a water tower in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This story serves as a poignant reminder that nature persists even…
Why Online Comments Feel Like a Minefield (And How to Breathe) | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Tori Hume explores the psychological toll of navigating online comment sections and offers practical strategies for maintaining mental peace in a digital landscape designed to provoke outrage. This…
When the Report Card Vanishes: Finding Calm in Chaos | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Tori Hume explores the profound implications of Ofsted’s decision to abolish single-word school grades in England, shifting instead to a narrative-based approach for evaluating educational…
From Refugee to Representative: Sagal Abdi-Wali’s Quiet Revolution | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Tori Hume explores the profound journey of Sagal Abdi-Wali, who transitioned from a seven-year-old refugee fleeing war-torn Somalia to the newly elected Member of Parliament for Holborn and St…
The Human Cost of Asking Questions: April Ryan's Story | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Tori Hume explores the profound human cost faced by journalists who dare to ask difficult questions in an increasingly hostile political landscape. Centered on the experiences of veteran White House…