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I am Nina Krusheva, the great-granddaughter of Nikita Krushev,
the leader of the Soviet Union in 1962.
And I'm Max Kennedy, the nephew of US President John F.
Kennedy.
We explore what was a terrifying moment in history.
The story of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
How close the world came to nuclear war.
And what they had to do to pull it back from the brink.
The Balm, Kennedy and Khrushchev.
All episodes available now, wherever you get your BBC podcasts.
That's why I think more people should be listening to people fixing the world.
It's an opportunity to be inspired by individuals who have dedicated themselves to change our world for the better.
So go ahead and share some positive news with someone today.
Welcome to People Fixing the World from the BBC World Service,
a show that imagines what a better world would look like and meets the people who are making it happen.
I'm Mayra Anubhi and today you and I are heading to two cities that are reinventing themselves so that families can live happier and more fulfilling lives.
Half of the world's 8 billion population live in cities.
That's more than at any other time in history.
I'm talking crowded, busy, noisy and increasingly normal.