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Welcome to 'The News in You' where there is a shared truth behind everything.
The News In You is a narrative storytelling documentary podcast hosted by award-winning New Zealand journalist Eleisha Foon. Each episode peels back the headlines to reveal the heartbeat behind the world’s biggest issues through the eyes of remarkable people who’ve faced extraordinary challenges.
From survivors of terrorist attacks, advocates, news broadcasters, whistleblowers to everyday heroes rising from the margins, The News In You invites listeners into raw, intimate stories of resilience, courage and hope.
With a journalist’s eye for truth and a storyteller’s gift for empathy, Eleisha uncovers how these personal battles reflect struggles we all share and what they reveal about the world we’re shaping together.
If you’re looking for a podcast that proves the news is more than facts and soundbites — it’s the stories we carry inside us — The News In You is essential listening.
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In this episode of The News in You, journalist Eleisha Foon speaks with Cole Martin, the only New Zealand reporter to spend half a year in the occupied West Bank. He risked his safety to tell the truth and now, he’s sharing what he saw. From the front lines of Aida Camp to the rubble of Gaza, Cole describes the fear, faith, and resilience of those caught in the crossfire, and what it means to tell stories when truth itself is under attack. According to the United Nations, at least 248 j...
Choosing not to have children remains one of the most controversial and personal decisions of our time. In this episode of The News in You, Eleisha explores the growing global conversation around being "childfree" — speaking with Kiwi creator Danni Duncan, founder of The Others Club, a community that connects people without children across more than 70 cities worldwide. Danni Duncan has chosen to be childfree alongside her husband and she's made that choice public by sharing her story o...
What does it mean to find home everywhere you go? In this episode, Eleisha Foon speaks with nomad Mika Insuasti, an Afro-Ecuadorian woman who grew up in the Amazon rainforest and now lives as a full-time nomad. From burnout to boldness, and from chronic illness to carrying her life in a backpack, Mika’s story is one of courage, curiosity, and connection. She shares how travel became both her teacher and her healing — and why she hopes her journey inspires others to dream bigger and live fully...
Beneath Guam’s postcard beauty lies a hidden story of nuclear fallout, militarization, and survival. Guam, the largest of the Mariana Islands, has been a strategic U.S. territory since World War II, with nearly a third of its land under military control. The island has faced ecological devastation, shrinking homelands for their indigenous Chamorro people, and the lasting health impacts of nuclear tests and military take over. This episode uncovers the scars left by decades of nuclear testing,...
Cancel culture promises accountability, but what’s the hidden cost? In this episode, part 2 on a mini-series on Cancel Culture, we continue the conversation with author, journalist and former Megachurch Pastor Carrie Lloyd to explore how social media has changed the way we see community. What used to be the village that raised us is now a global audience quick to judge. We talk about how past mistakes posted online can come back to haunt you, why misinformation spreads faster than truth...
What happens when allegations of abuse, financial mismanagement, or even unlawful practices surface inside a church? In this first episode of our mini-series on Cancel Culture, we follow the journey of British author and pastor Carrie Lloyd, who stepped away from the pulpit of a thriving U.S. megachurch. She shares first-hand experience of what it was like being on the receiving end of cancel culture and being let down by the faith-institution she dedicated a decade of her life to. Thro...
What happens when empowerment becomes exploitation? On this episode, I speak with former OnlyFans recruiter Victoria Sinis, who exposes the hidden underbelly fueling the platform’s empire — from grooming barely legal girls to AI-driven catfishing and virtual brothels. We uncover the truth behind a $90 billion fantasy, where desire meets deception, and the line between choice and coercion blurs. Support the show Welcome to The News In You, presented by award-winning international journal...
On this episode, Fox News Anchor Bianca Peters is exposing beauty standards, pulling back the curtain to show us real truths behind 'fake' faces. She shares her journey into broadcasting, discussing the pressures of the industry and the impact of social media on self-image. She reflects on her personal experiences with cosmetic procedures and the influence of pageantry on her self-perception. We unpack the importance of transparency and authenticity in an industry often dominated by unr...
MK Hill is a modern day Mother Theresa of in Memphis Tennessee. She's a single woman who has adopted six children - is raising them on her own and she's also the Founder of The Arrow's Nest. More than 50 children have come through her home and she's taking her message to the world to encourage people to support the needs of young people in their neighbourhood. She says so often adoption or fostering is reserved for wealthy couples who are struggling to get pregnant and believes this nee...
Six years on from New Zealand's darkest day, the March 15 2019 mosque attacks have not been forgotten. Around 1.40pm, on a warm autumn day, a lone gunman carried out the worst terror attack in the country's history, killing 51 people across two mosques, while live streaming for the world to see. On this episode, Eleisha Foon speaks to Farid Ahmid a survivor of the Al Noor Mosque shooting. He famously forgave the gunman for killing his wife. His resilience, strength and will to turn the terror...
On this episode of The News in You, I speak with internationally acclaimed barber and Co-founder of the anti-domestic violence movement 'She Is Not Your Rehab' - Matt Brown. He grew up in a home where he watched his mother be abused by his father. He's also a survivor of sexual and domestic violence, but turned his story around by healing from his childhood trauma. He now leads a global movement that is changing prison systems around the world and impacting millions alongside his powerhouse w...
Find out about a heroic rescue and how the LA fires tragedy has led to a greater sense of closeness and hope for humanity as the City of Angels unites during its greatest time of need. Months after the devastating Los Angeles fires, hundreds of children and their displaced families - including African-American communities - are still sifting through the ashes of their former lives. Host Eleisha Foon speaks with school principal Vince Downey who played a crucial role in ensuring the safe...
How would you feel defying gravity? What would you sacrifice to fulfill your wildest dreams to land among the stars? Fijian-American woman, Neharika Gambhir made history in 2024, becoming the Pacific Island nation's first analog astronaut. The Pilot and cyber engineer, aged 26, is originally from Suva, Fiji and is now based in Washington DC. She joined an all-female crew of the Analog Expedition 92 - a simulated space mission on earth to help prepare for future crewed journeys. She began her ...
How far would you go to be with the love of your life? This is the real-life journey one woman took flying halfway across the world at a time when the pandemic was sweeping the nations before lockdown. Leaving family, country, friends and culture behind, Faith Michelle embarked on an epic journey to marry the love of her life in Uganda. But little did she know the horror, heartbreak and devastation that lay ahead… It's a love story like no other. For more on Faith Mich...
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