The World Report
Politics, society & the human impact
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The Quiet War in Boardrooms: Who Watches the Watchers? | The World Report
In this episode of The World Report, host Mairead Murphy explores the growing debate surrounding economic espionage and state-sponsored industrial spying. As former CIA deputy director David Cohen argues for expanded intelligence…
The £100k Cliff Edge: Childcare, Work & The Hidden Cost of Growing Up | The World Report
In this episode of The World Report, host Mairead Murphy explores the devastating financial 'cliff edge' facing UK families when children turn five and lose access to universal free childcare hours. For middle-income households, this…
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…