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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 8 MIN

'Radical hope' in the face of climate change

from The World: Latest Stories · host Joyce Hackel

Renowned author and war correspondent Anna Badkhen has seen humanity under pressure. In her new collection of essays, "To See Beyond," she explores how humans have managed to survive catastrophic change by employing what she calls “radical hope.” Badkhen speaks with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler about how to approach climate change through that lens, arguing that hope can serve as a powerful tool for addressing the crisis without succumbing to wishful thinking.

Renowned author and war correspondent Anna Badkhen has seen humanity under pressure. In her new collection of essays, "To See Beyond," she explores how humans have managed to survive catastrophic change by employing what she calls “radical hope.” Badkhen speaks with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler about how to approach climate change through that lens, arguing that hope can serve as a powerful tool for addressing the crisis without succumbing to wishful thinking.

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