The World Room
Politics, society & the human impact
Hosted by Kerry Fowler · New episodes daily
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What Time Is It on the Moon? The Quiet Chaos of Lunar Clocks | The World Room
What time is it on the Moon? This episode of The World Room explores the complex and often overlooked challenge of establishing a standardized timekeeping system for lunar exploration. Host Kerry Fowler examines why NASA and international…
What Teens Actually Want Schools to Teach Them About Work | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Kerry Fowler explores the critical gap between traditional academic education and the practical skills teenagers need to succeed in the modern workforce. The discussion centers on recent findings…
When Silence Speaks: A Song That Gives Voice to the Unheard | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Kerry Fowler explores the profound impact of inclusive art and non-verbal communication through the story of a unique musical collaboration. This episode is essential listening for educators…
The Glossy Truth: Why We Crave Softness in a Hard World | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Kerry Fowler explores the cultural and psychological significance behind the resurgence of glossy lip products in a world that has become increasingly hard, unpredictable, and fractured. While global…
The Swan's Sadistic Mirror: When Beauty Becomes a Job | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Kerry Fowler dissects the cultural legacy of 'The Swan,' the notoriously cruel 2004 Fox reality series that offered extreme cosmetic surgery to women in exchange for television exposure. This…
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…