Award Winning Shows

Out There: America’s Best Idea?

“National Parks are often referred to as “America’s best idea.” And there’s a lot to love about them. But they also have a complicated history — a history of broken promises and displacement of indigenous people. And that history is not over…” Listen here.

Don’t Drink the Milk – The curious history of things

Named ‘Best Culture & Lifestyle Podcast’ by the Publisher Podcast Awards - more info here.

 

Selected Interviews

Rethinking conservation w/Mordecai Ogada

“This week on Living Planet, we head to South Africa, Kenya and Namibia to look at different ways conservation has taken root to sustain some of the region's most iconic species. We'll examine some of the problems with classical models of conservation and what alternatives there are to meet the needs of people who share space with these animals.” Listen at 14:12.

US Skier River Radamus: Winter Olympians have 'duty' to address climate change

“With temperatures climbing, it's becoming harder to find cities that can host the Winter Olympics. Athletes are speaking out about concerns for the future of winter sports and how their own actions contribute to climate change. DW's Living Planet recently spoke with River Radamus from Team USA about climate change and the Winter Olympics…” Listen here.

Jane Goodall still has hope

“Back in 1960, at the age of 26, Jane Goodall ventured to Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania to study chimpanzees. Her discoveries were groundbreaking and her approach to fieldwork was revolutionary. Since then, Goodall has become a tireless advocate for conservation, in addition to being one of the world's best-known primatologists. She now travels the world with her message of hope…” Listen here.

The vet who rescues animals in war zones

“In the chaos of fighting, animals are often left behind or forgotten. Zoo animals are unable to escape the frightening realities of war around their cages. Amazingly, there are people who travel in the opposite direction of retreating civilians and head into harm's way to save these animals. Dr. Amir Khalil is one of them, having spent 25 years as a veterinarian and rescuing thousands of animals…” Listen here.

Energy poverty and climate reparations

“Africa currently accounts for less than 4% of global CO2 emissions, but standards of living are rising and the continent's population is set to double by 2050. This will mean increased demand for energy. DW spoke with Mohamed Adow, director of Power Shift Africa, about the potential pathways to develop more energy capacity and why he thinks climate reparations are needed…” Listen here.


Packages & Audio Reporting

Health Check: Portable MRI for newborns

A report I did for the BBC’s Health Check from Germany where a portable brain scanner shows promise for people in hard-to-reach health clinics. Listen here at 16:10.

Health Check: A Chemo Fitness Routine

I made this package at Uniklinik Bonn about a study they were running incorporating nutrition and fitness into cancer treatment for patients. Listen here at 15:58.

Health Check: Mental Health on College Campuses

In recent decades, a mental health crisis has been growing in high schools and on university campuses in the U.S. Even before the COVID pandemic, the number of American college students seeking help from campus counseling centers was on the rise. Since 2013, the number of students experiencing mental health issues has increased by nearly 50%. Globally, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for 15 to 19 year olds. In the Midwestern state of Wisconsin, an astonishing 1/10 teens attempted suicide in 2023. One university in the state experienced 4 student suicides during its autumn semester. I worked on this report on how the university is addressing students' mental health challenges, in the wake of these tragedies. Listen here at 12:13.

Africalink: Young activists see value in COP

Despite the international nature of the UN's global climate conference, this year's meeting is being called ‘Africa's COP’. It's been 6 years since the conference was last held on the continent and pressure is mounting, particularly from African countries demanding that rich countries (those that’ve been the biggest contributors to climate change) be the ones to pay. Some of the voices pushing for this are young Africans from across the continent. Unlike Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, these young people haven’t given up on the process of this annual climate conference, no matter how slow and frustrating it might be. At COP27, I caught up with a few of these young people.

Hiking to meet new friends

(For DW’s Living Planet and Inside Europe)

Wandern mit Freunden

“To help refugees and Germans meet each other in the German town of Koblenz, Manfred Beuth and Mohammed Ali created a hiking group called Wandern mit Freunden (Hiking with Friends). The group meets once a month and despite language barriers, they have found a way to enjoy the great outdoors together and become friends along the way…” Listen here.

The future of fishing

Fishing boat Brixton

The UK government has released its Brexit plans for the country’s fisheries this month. While a lot is still up in the air about how fisheries will be managed post-Brexit, communities around the coast face another kind of uncertainty. For the island nation, fishing has long been part of the UK’s economy and culture, but with young people uninterested in the trade or leaving coastal communities altogether, it’s hard to see how this tradition will carry on in future generations.

Getting more women on the pitch

Football projects around London are working to get more girls into the sport. They’re finding that a good place to start is with the coaches.

From a pitch in North London:

What time's kick off?

Dulwich Hamlet Football Club

Attendance at non-league football games is on the rise in the UK, as some fans choose to support smaller league teams with their hearts and wallets.

Cyber crime hits London galleries

Art galleries in London and the U.S. are scrambling to safeguard their art sales after a slew of cyber crime over the past year.

While the prospect of losing hundreds of thousands of pounds in commission may be motivation enough, a new EU law may put more responsibility to protect client data on galleries.

Prison workouts: the newest fitness craze

If you walk through Old Street Underground Station this week, you may notice one shop window filled with people working out. This is not your average fitness class though. It was developed in the prison yard.

Other interviews and audio work

Living Planet (DW)

Out There

*Won an International Women’s Podcast Award

On Your Farm (BBC)

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