Spero: Between the Lines

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_hopeforthefurtureInstagram TikTok LinkedInAnd 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 PhillipsEpisode 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. SourceTrump’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. SourceAnything 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: [email protected] A big thanks to the whole Spero Team & all our volunteers (past & present) for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept!

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_hopeforthefurtureInstagram TikTok LinkedInAnd 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 PhillipsEpisode 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. SourceEven after Castillo was impeached, many Peruvians still supported him and his attempts to dissolve the Congress. SourceOn 27 November 2025, Pedro Castillo was sentenced to 11.5 years in prison. SourceAnything 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: [email protected] A big thanks to the whole Spero Team & all our volunteers for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept!

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:WebsiteWant to find our more about us and continue following our work, follow us @spero_hopeforthefurtureInstagram TikTok LinkedInAnd 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 PhillipsEpisode Fact Check:The Concert for Bangladesh raised $243,000 overnight. SourceBangladesh is still fighting for complete liberation. SourceDisability misrepresentation in Bangladeshi cinema. SourceAnything 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: [email protected] A big thanks to the whole Spero Team & all our volunteers for making this episode possible and helping us develop this concept!

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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! InstagramTikTokLinkedIn 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 BloreEpisode Fact Check:Kenya is one of the top 6 geothermal energy producers in the world. SourceEvery 18 hours, a woman in Kenya is murdered simply because she is a woman. SourceAnything 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: [email protected] 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.

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! InstagramTikTokLinkedIn 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 BloreAnything 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: [email protected] 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.

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! InstagramTikTokLinkedIn 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 BloreEpisode Fact Check:America gives $24 million in emergency aid to Jamaica to assist those affected by Hurricane Melissa. SourceAnything 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: [email protected] 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.