Spero: Between the Lines

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Hello and welcome to Spero: Between the Lines! The Spero podcast that pulls back the curtain for a deeper exploration of our articles. In each episode, we’re joined by the Spero writer who researched, developed, and published the piece we’re discussing. Together, we talk through their research, unpack the ideas in more depth, and explore how the article came to life.

Jun 3

The USA (Part 2): Between the Lines with Chloe Matthews

Welcome back to Spero: Between the Lines! This week we are joined by Chloe Matthews to continue our discussion on the USA (Part 2). Chloe takes us between the lines on US national parks and on the US healthcare system. You can read Chloe’s article “10 US National Parks You Might Not Have Heard Of” here. You can read Chloe’s article “The US Healthcare System in Conversation with Dr Don McCanne” here. Want to find our more about us and continue following our work, follow us @spero_hopeforthefurture Instagram TikTok LinkedIn And check out our website https://spero-hopeforthefuture.com/ Like learning about perspectives beyond borders? You help us continue creating content like this by clicking here. This episode was hosted by Milly Harrison featuring guest Chloe Matthews. Support & Production by Chloe Matthews, Milly Harrison, Basila Sikaulu, Georgina Norton, Revati Kaluskar, Isabella Webb, Eve Gilchrist-Miller, Mia Phillips Anything that doesn’t sound quite right? We always strive for accuracy here at Spero, but sometimes mistakes happen! Please let us know if you spot anything that you’d like us to double check by emailing: factcheck@spero-hopeforthefuture.com A big thanks to the whole Spero Team & all our volunteers (past & present) for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept!

26 min
May 13

Chile: Between the Lines with Matthew Leyssens

Welcome back to Spero: Between the Lines! This week we are joined by Matthew Leyssens to take us between the lines on the actions of indigenous communities in Chile in the face of energy sources being extracted from their lands, and the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet and the lasting legacy of his time in power. You can read Matthew’s article “The Cost of Extraction in Indigenous Communities” here. You can read Matthew’s article “The Unfinished Legacy of the Pinochet Dictatorship in Chile” here. Want to find our more about us and continue following our work, follow us @spero_hopeforthefurture Instagram TikTok LinkedIn And check out our website https://spero-hopeforthefuture.com/ This episode was hosted by Milly Harrison featuring guest Matthew Leyssens. Support & Production by Chloe Matthews, Milly Harrison, Basila Sikaulu, Georgina Norton, Revati Kaluskar, Isabella Webb, Eve Gilchrist-Miller, Mia Phillips Anything that doesn’t sound quite right? We always strive for accuracy here at Spero, but sometimes mistakes happen! Please let us know if you spot anything that you’d like us to double check by emailing: factcheck@spero-hopeforthefuture.com A big thanks to the whole Spero Team & all our volunteers for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept!

17 min
Apr 29

The USA: Between the Lines with Chloe Matthews and Adrija Bhattacharjee

Welcome back to Spero: Between the Lines! This week we are joined by Chloe Matthews and Adrija Bhattacharjee to take us between the lines on the USA. Chloe takes us through how America’s place on the world stage is changing. Then we hear from both Chloe and Adrija on American higher education and what it can still offer students in the current climate. You can read Chloe’s article “How America Shaped the World and What Happens if it Steps Back?” here. You can read Chloe’s article “Adrija Bhattacharjee: Making her own way through American Higher Education” here. Want to find our more about us and continue following our work, follow us @spero_hopeforthefurture Instagram TikTok LinkedIn And check out our website https://spero-hopeforthefuture.com/ Like learning about perspectives beyond borders? You help us continue creating content like this by clicking here. This episode was hosted by Milly Harrison featuring guests Chloe Matthews and Adrija Bhattacharjee. Support & Production by Chloe Matthews, Milly Harrison, Basila Sikaulu, Georgina Norton, Revati Kaluskar, Isabella Webb, Eve Gilchrist-Miller, Mia Phillips Episode Fact Check: Protectionism is defined as: Government actions and policies that restrict or restrain international trade, often done with the intent of protecting local businesses and jobs from foreign competition. Typical methods include import tariffs. Source Trump’s self proclaimed ‘Liberation Day’ took place on the 2nd of April 2025 where he announced unprecedented tariff hikes for every major US trading partner. Source Anything that doesn’t sound quite right? We always strive for accuracy here at Spero, but sometimes mistakes happen! Please let us know if you spot anything that you’d like us to double check by emailing: factcheck@spero-hopeforthefuture.com A big thanks to the whole Spero Team & all our volunteers (past & present) for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept!

43 min
Mar 25

Peru: Between the Lines with Ines Carvalho

Welcome back to Spero: Between the Lines! This week we are joined by Ines Carvalho to take us between the lines on the ways in which indigenous communities are adapting to environmental changes in the Peruvian Andes and what’s behind political instability in Peru, through the story of Pedro Castillo and his impeachment. You can read Ines’ article “How are Indigenous Communities Adapting to Environmental Changes in the Peruvian Andes?” here. You can read Ines’ article “Why was Pedro Castillo impeached, and what does this teach us about Peru’s politics?” here. Want to find our more about us and continue following our work, follow us @spero_hopeforthefurture Instagram TikTok LinkedIn And check out our website https://spero-hopeforthefuture.com/ This episode was hosted by Milly Harrison featuring guest Ines Carvalho. Support & Production by Chloe Matthews, Milly Harrison, Basila Sikaulu, Georgina Norton, Revati Kaluskar, Isabella Webb, Eve Gilchrist-Miller, Mia Phillips Episode Fact Check: There are two main indigenous groups in Peru: the Quechua and the Aymara. The Quechua make up over 80% of the indigenous population. Source Even after Castillo was impeached, many Peruvians still supported him and his attempts to dissolve the Congress. Source On 27 November 2025, Pedro Castillo was sentenced to 11.5 years in prison. Source Anything that doesn’t sound quite right? We always strive for accuracy here at Spero, but sometimes mistakes happen! Please let us know if you spot anything that you’d like us to double check by emailing: factcheck@spero-hopeforthefuture.com A big thanks to the whole Spero Team & all our volunteers for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept!

15 min
Mar 11

Bangladesh: Between the Lines with Mahima Kabir

Welcome back to Spero: Between the Lines! This week we are joined by Mahima Kabir to take us between the lines on the relationship between music and Bengali political liberation and the push for accessible special needs education in Bangladesh. You can read Mahima’s article “How Music has Become an Essential Part of Bengali Political Liberation” here. You can read Mahima’s article “A Push for inclusive and accessible special needs education in Bangladesh and Worldwide” here. Want to check out the Tauri Foundation? Check out their website: Website Want to find our more about us and continue following our work, follow us @spero_hopeforthefurture Instagram TikTok LinkedIn And check out our website https://spero-hopeforthefuture.com/ This episode was hosted by Milly Harrison featuring guest Mahima Kabir. Support & Production by Chloe Matthews, Milly Harrison, Basila Sikaulu, Georgina Norton, Revati Kaluskar, Isabella Webb, Eve Gilchrist-Miller, and Mia Phillips Episode Fact Check: The Concert for Bangladesh raised $243,000 overnight. Source Bangladesh is still fighting for complete liberation. Source Disability misrepresentation in Bangladeshi cinema. Source Anything that doesn’t sound quite right? We always strive for accuracy here at Spero, but sometimes mistakes happen! Please let us know if you spot anything that you’d like us to double check by emailing: factcheck@spero-hopeforthefuture.com A big thanks to the whole Spero Team & all our volunteers for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept!

16 min
Feb 25

Kenya: Between the Lines with Basila Sikaulu

Welcome back to Spero: Between the Lines! This week we are joined by Basila Sikaulu to take us between the lines on Kenya’s status as one of the top geothermal energy producers in the world. Plus, Basila, highlights the ongoing femicide crisis in Kenya and the important work of local activists like Wayua Mutuku to combat it. A quick content note for listeners: this conversation will touch on distressing themes such as gender-based violence and sexual abuse. Please look after yourself and take care of your well-being. You can find services offering support below: UK – Visit ⁠End Violence Against Women⁠ to view a range of services across the UK, providing short or long-term emotional support, advocacy, counselling, advice or refuge.International – ActionAid operates internationally, providing support to women who have faced a range of issues, including gender-based violence. Visit their website to view their country-specific helplines: ⁠https://actionaid.org/contact.⁠ Kenya – Contact Sikhona Rescue Centre via their email ⁠info@sikhonarescuecentre.com⁠ or visit their website ⁠https://www.sikhonarescuecentre.com/⁠ You can read Basila’s article “Beneath the Rift: How Kenya uses Geothermal Energy to Power its Future” here. You can read Basila’s article “Counting Lives Not Bodies – Kenya’s Fight Against Femicide” here. If you want to find out more about us and continue following our work, follow us @spero_hopeforthefuture! Instagram TikTok LinkedIn And check out our website: https://spero-hopeforthefuture.com/ This episode was hosted by Milly Harrison featuring guest Basila Sikaulu. Support & Production by Chloe Matthews, Milly Harrison, Basila Sikaulu, Georgina Norton, Revati Kaluskar & Megan Blore Episode Fact Check: Kenya is one of the top 6 geothermal energy producers in the world. Source Every 18 hours, a woman in Kenya is murdered simply because she is a woman. Source Anything that doesn’t sound quite right? We always strive for accuracy here at Spero, but sometimes mistakes happen! Please let us know if you spot anything that you’d like us to double check by emailing: factcheck@spero-hopeforthefuture.com A big thanks to the whole Spero Team for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept! Including many of our recent Spero student volunteers: Emily Georgiadis, Margo Sautelle, Oluwalano Adebayo, Ines Carvalho, Daisy Cook, & Mahima Kabir.

22 min
Feb 4

China: Between the Lines with Margo Sautelle

Welcome back to Spero: Between the Lines! This week we are joined by Margo Sautelle to take us between the lines on the relationship between Hong Kong and China, and the future of this connection. Plus, Margo talks us through the significance of tea houses in Chinese society, drawn from her conversation with James Grayland and Wan Ling, a couple who bonded over their shared ambition to open a tea house! You can read Margo’s article “Between Autonomy and Unite: The Future of Hong Kong-China Relations” here. You can read Margo’s article “Brewing Connection: How Tea Houses Continue to Shape Chinese Society” here. If you want to find out more about us and continue following our work, follow us @spero_hopeforthefuture! Instagram TikTok LinkedIn And check out our website: https://spero-hopeforthefuture.com/ This episode was hosted by Milly Harrison featuring guest Margo Sautelle. Support & Production by Chloe Matthews, Milly Harrison, Basila Sikaulu, Georgina Norton, Revati Kaluskar & Megan Blore Anything that doesn’t sound quite right? We always strive for accuracy here at Spero, but sometimes mistakes happen! Please let us know if you spot anything that you’d like us to double check by emailing: factcheck@spero-hopeforthefuture.com A big thanks to the whole Spero Team for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept! Including many of our recent Spero student volunteers: Emily Georgiadis, Margo Sautelle, Oluwalano Adebayo, Ines Carvalho, Daisy Cook, & Mahima Kabir.

22 min
Jan 28

Jamaica: Between the Lines with Milly Harrison

Welcome back to Spero: Between the Lines! This week we are switching things up! Regular Between the Lines host Milly Harrison sat on the other side of the table, joining guest host Basil Sikaulu to share her insights on Jamaica. She took us between the lines on Jamaica’s I-tal culture and the ability to find rebellion within food, and deconstructed some common misgivings about the Maroon population of Jamaica. Milly also gave us a deeper look into Jamaica’s foreign policy and the country's place on the world stage. You can read Milly’s article “The I-tal Culture: A Rebellion Through Food” here. You can read Milly’s article “The Maroon People: In Conversation with Indigenous Rights Lawyer Dr Marcus Goffe” here. You can read Milly’s article “‘Cannot Go It Alone’- Jamaica’s Relationships With Big Powers and Small Island” here. If you want to find out more about us and continue following our work, follow us @spero_hopeforthefuture! Instagram TikTok LinkedIn And check out our website: https://spero-hopeforthefuture.com/ This episode was hosted by Basila Sikaulu featuring guest Milly Harrison. Support & Production by Chloe Matthews, Milly Harrison, Basila Sikaulu, Georgina Norton, Revati Kaluskar & Megan Blore Episode Fact Check: America gives $24 million in emergency aid to Jamaica to assist those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Source Anything that doesn’t sound quite right? We always strive for accuracy here at Spero, but sometimes mistakes happen! Please let us know if you spot anything that you’d like us to double check by emailing: factcheck@spero-hopeforthefuture.com A big thanks to the whole Spero Team for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept! Including many of our recent Spero student volunteers: Emily Georgiadis, Margo Sautelle, Oluwalano Adebayo, Ines Carvalho, Daisy Cook, & Mahima Kabir.

26 min
12/10/2025

Ivory Coast: Between the Lines with Oluwalano Adebayo

Welcome back to Spero: Between the Lines! This week we are joined by Oluwalano Adebayo to take us between the lines on education for women in the Ivory Coast and the iconic landscape of the Ivory Coast plus the impact of climate change on the environment. We also explore Lano’s collaboration with two British-Ivorian women, Dilys and Christabella, to explore their journey to preserve their Ivorian Culture in Britain. You can read Lano’s article “The Journey to Equality: Education for Women in the Ivory Coast” here. You can read Lano’s article “Ivory Coast Landmarks: Beauty at risk in a changing climate?” here. You can read Lano’s article “Ivorian Culture, Far From Home” here. Want to find our more about us and continue following our work, follow us across our socials: Instagram: @⁠⁠spero_hopeforthefuture⁠⁠ TikTok: @⁠⁠spero_hopeforthefuture⁠⁠ LinkedIn: @⁠⁠spero-hopeforthefuture⁠⁠ And check out our website ⁠⁠https://spero-hopeforthefuture.com/⁠⁠ This episode was hosted by Milly Harrison featuring guest Oluwalano Adebayo. Support & Production by Chloe Matthews, Milly Harrison, Basila Sikaulu, Georgina Norton, Revati Kaluskar & Megan Blore Anything that doesn’t sound quite right? We always strive for accuracy here at Spero, but sometimes mistakes happen! Please let us know if you spot anything that you’d like us to double check by emailing: factcheck@spero-hopeforthefuture.com A big thanks to the whole Spero Team for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept! Including many of our recent Spero student volunteers: Emily Georgiadis, Margo Sautelle, Oluwalano Adebayo, Ines Carvalho, Daisy Cook, & Mahima Kabir.

18 min
12/03/2025

Brazil: Between the Lines with Emily Georgiadis

Welcome to Spero: Between the Lines! This week we are joined by Emily Georgiadis to take us between the lines on Brazilian compulsory voting laws and the empowering nature of Brazilian funk music through the work of funk DJ Iasmin Turbininha. You can read Emily’s article “The World’s Largest Electorate: How Effective is Compulsory Voting in Brazil?” here You can read Emily’s article “ ‘A Source of Hope’: In Conversation With Iasmin Turbininha on How Funk has Empowered Brazil’s Flavelas” here Emily recommended listening to the Brazil Unfiltered podcast. You can find this on spotify here, or by searching ‘Brazil Unfiltered’ wherever you get your podcasts. Want to check out Brazilian funk DJ Iasmin Turbininha? Find her across socials and on spotify: Instagram Youtube Spotify Want to find our more about us and continue following our work, follow us across our socials: Instagram: @⁠spero_hopeforthefuture⁠ TikTok: @⁠spero_hopeforthefuture⁠ LinkedIn: @⁠spero-hopeforthefuture⁠ And check out our website ⁠https://spero-hopeforthefuture.com/⁠ This episode was hosted by Milly Harrison featuring guest Emily Georgiadis. Support & Production by Chloe Matthews, Milly Harrison, Basila Sikaulu, Georgina Norton, Revati Kaluskar & Megan Blore Episode Fact Check: Brazil is an emerging rising power in the world order. Source. Operation Raise the Flag refers to a growing number of St George’s and union jack flags which have been raised in towns and cities all over the UK. Source Anything that doesn’t sound quite right? We always strive for accuracy here at Spero, but sometimes mistakes happen! Please let us know if you spot anything that you’d like us to double check by emailing: factcheck@spero-hopeforthefuture.com A big thanks to the whole Spero Team for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept! Including many of our recent Spero student volunteers: Emily Georgiadis, Margo Sautelle, Oluwalano Adebayo, Ines Carvalho, Daisy Cook, & Mahima Kabir.

21 min
11/26/2025

Sweden: Between the Lines with Amelie Dring

Welcome to the first ever episode of Spero: Between the Lines! - the Spero show that peels back the curtain for a deep dive into the Spero articles themselves. Each episode we speak to a different Spero writer to learn more about the country that they produced content on. We chat with them about their articles in more depth, but also take a look further into their production process behind developing the content! This week we are joined by Amelie Dring to take us between the lines on Swedish Design concepts and the Gay Audacity of Swedish couple Malin & Jules in the founding of their queer community Flatmates. You can read Amelie’s article “Minimalism, Functionalism and ‘Lagom’: Swedish Design Principles and Social Values” here You can read Amelie’s article “Gay Audacity’ in Reinventing Stockholm’s Queer Nightlife” here Want to check out Malin & Jules and their Flatmates events find them across socials: Instagram: @malinandjules @flatmates.sthlm TikTok: @malinandjules @flatmates.sthlm Youtube: @malinandjules Want to find our more about us and continue following our work, follow us across our socials: Instagram: @spero_hopeforthefuture TikTok: @spero_hopeforthefuture LinkedIn: @spero-hopeforthefuture And check out our website https://spero-hopeforthefuture.com/ This episode was hosted by Milly Harrison featuring guest Amelie Dring. Support & Production by Chloe Matthews, Milly Harrison, Basila Sikaulu, Georgina Norton, Revati Kaluskar & Megan Blore Episode Fact Check: Minecraft was created by Swedish game programmer Markus Persson in 2009. A game which as of 2023 has sold over 300 million copies worldwide. Source Out & Abt are queer events in SD, LA, SF, ATL & NYC 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 21+. Source Back in 1974, Sweden became the world’s first to replace gender-specific maternity leave with parental leave, i.e. the possibility for both parents to stay at home with their children – and, subsequently, for both parents to pursue a career. Source Twenty years after the introduction of the parental leave, fathers’ use of parental leave had increased somewhat, but not enough to be close to gender equal use. This led to further reforms in parental leave such as in 1995 the introduction of the ‘reserved month’ for each parent. Source Anything that doesn’t sound quite right? We always strive for accuracy here at Spero, but sometimes mistakes happen! Please let us know if you spot anything that you’d like us to double check by emailing: factcheck@spero-hopeforthefuture.com A big thanks to the whole Spero Team for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept! Including many of our recent Spero student volunteers who helped bring this idea to life: Amelie Dring, Emily Georgiadis, Margo Sautelle, Oluwalano Adebayo, Ines Carvalho, Daisy Cook, & Mahima Kabir.

18 min

11 Episodes

Hello and welcome to Spero: Between the Lines! The Spero podcast that pulls back the curtain for a deeper exploration of our articles. In each episode, we’re joined by the Spero writer who researched, developed, and published the piece we’re discussing. Together, we talk through their research, unpack the ideas in more depth, and explore how the article came to life.

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Spero
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

11
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Clean
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