Sunny Side Up

Eloise Phillips,Rti
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Sunny Side Up brings uplifting stories from around the world, offering a refreshing contrast to the daily news cycle. Each month, Eloise Phillips spotlights weekly positive international developments and features guests from all walks of life sharing personal moments of joy, alongside in-depth interviews with local changemakers shaping their communities.

الحلقات

  1. قبل يوم واحد

    EP009 - HPV vaccine win, tooth re-growth patch and Taiwan's tree seekers

    This week, I’m joined by Amanda to take a deeper dive into our first story, unpacking the HPV vaccine through UK, U.S., and Taiwanese perspectives. This episode's headlines:HPV vaccine drives cervical cancer deaths near zero in young women. South Korea’s tooth-regrowth patch signals future of natural dental care. Taiwan’s 10-year quest finds East Asia’s tallest tree, “Heaven Sword.”

  2. ٢٣ يونيو

    EP008 - Crocheting climate solution, pet theft ring crackdown, Gratitude Graffiti, and more...

    After sharing several feel-good international news stories, I shift from headlines to human moments. This week, Sunny Side Up brings you Gratitude Graffiti - a collection of gratitude, perspective, and quietly powerful moments from our community.This episode's headlines:  Spanish grandmothers crochet climate solution, shading town streets. Vietnam rescues over 400 cats in major crackdown on pet theft ring. New training push aims to reduce pain in IUD procedures. Indigenous Tao voyage revives ancient sea route between Taiwan and Philippines. South Korea’s tooth-regrowth patch signals future of natural dental care. Interim housing offers fast, humane path to address homelessness. Knicks celebration spurs community support as damaged taxi driver receives aid.

  3. ١٦ يونيو

    EP007 - Beavers to the rescue, polio vaccine, paternity leave, and more...

    Get ready for an episode full of purely positive news, then find out how I would spend a US$500 grant from the Drop Dead Generous experiment to help an indigenous community, plus some tips on how you can start a massive ripple effect today without spending a single cent. This episode's headlines:Nature’s engineers: family of beavers saves London tube station from flooding. New vaccine innovation brings world closer to ending Polio. Taiwan fathers lead surge in flexible childcare leave. London hospital opens first rooftop ICU garden to boost patient recovery. MacKenzie Scott’s $70 million gift expands meals, care for millions of U.S. seniors.

  4. ٩ يونيو

    EP006 - Hemp-based plastic, generosity experiments, equal pay and more...

    I start by sharing uplifting stories from around the world, then Fil joins me in the studio for a deeper conversation about a project on the ripple effect of human kindness, including his thoughtful take on how he would use a US$500 grant to help complete strangers. To close the show, I introduce my new segment, “This Week in Good History,” highlighting the signing of the Equal Pay Act on June 10, 63 years ago, and how it continues to shape progress toward closing the gender pay gap today. This episode's headlines:Hemp-based plastic breakthrough offers durable, non-toxic alternative to conventional materials. UK opens first heathland green bridge to reconnect wildlife habitats. Global experiment shows how small acts of generosity can spark big change.

  5. ٢ يونيو

    EP005 - Easter caroling traditions at the Polish-Lithuania border

    This week's full-length feature wraps up my conversation with Hui Tsyr in its thrilling third and final part. We dive into her journey to Poland, preserving Easter caroling traditions, the power of reviving cultural heritage, as well as a special live violin performance.

  6. ٢٦ مايو

    EP004 - Renewable energy, rebounding humpback numbers, dumpster diving and more...

    Join me for some more international headlines and the second part of an interview with Hui Tsyr about dumpster diving, a practice we can all try to reduce waste and live more consciously.In today's news: Wind hits record output, powers over half of UK electricity. Humpbacks rebound in Arctic with flexible diets: Scientists. South Korea unveils 1-second spray to stop severe bleeding.This episode's stories are sourced from Energy Voice, Earth Sky and Interesting Engineering. Where I say Terrawatts of wind power, I mean Terawatt-hours to refer to cumulative generation/consumption over instantaneous capacity.

  7. ١٩ مايو

    EP003 - Language revitilisation, 4-day work week, community exchange theater and more...

    Join me for another round of global positive news, followed by the first of a three-part interview with Hui Tsyr exploring life in exchange and her approach to creating theatre using what she calls “border resources.” In today's news: Last Thiinma speaker, linguist sing on 'The Piano' to save language.  Study backing four‑day week highlights talent retention and productivity gains. North Sea oyster rewilding project to release 15 million juveniles.  This episode's stories are sourced from ABC, Techfixated, and The Guardian.

  8. ١٢ مايو

    EP002 - Eco-warrior mushrooms, animal rights, Organik Festival and more...

    In this week’s episode, after reading the happy headlines, I interview conscious party-goers at Organik, a festival which blends techno and ambient music with nature at a "secret" coastal location. First I chat with Alejandro about life transitions allowing him time to reconnect, nurture relationships and be more present, and then with Kevin, Peter and Diego about how they stay positive. In today's news: Mushrooms emerge as eco-warriors against drug pollution in fertilizer in Johns Hopkins study. Uzbekistan toughens penalties for violence against women, children; Launches women's economic programs. UK moves to ban boiling lobsters alive in welfare overhaul. Italy pioneers paid leave for sick pets' urgent care. Chinese gyms extend women's memberships to account for menstrual periods.

  9. ٥ مايو

    EP001 - Atypical work, Parkinson's therapy, gratitude and more...

    Join me for my first episode as I take a look at global positive news stories and then round it off nicely with a chat with Fil about what we’ve been grateful for recently! In today's news: Taiwan’s young professionals trade 9-to-5 grind for ‘atypical work’ and freedom. Japan endorses world's first iPS cell therapy for Parkinson's, 20 years after breakthrough discovery. Finland tops happiness chart again; Female leaders’ policies eyed as factor. Hungarian firm turns hard-to-recycle waste into lightweight concrete. Payphones bridge Boston students, Nevada seniors in fight against loneliness.

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Sunny Side Up brings uplifting stories from around the world, offering a refreshing contrast to the daily news cycle. Each month, Eloise Phillips spotlights weekly positive international developments and features guests from all walks of life sharing personal moments of joy, alongside in-depth interviews with local changemakers shaping their communities.

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