The Good News Podcast

Minnesota Plows 05.03.2021 3:56 ↓

A fleet of plows gets named by the internet and it pretty much goes exactly as expected.

An Old Bird 03.03.2021 2:46 ↓

An albatross hits two major milestones.

Orange Energy is Green 01.03.2021 5:13 ↓

Seville has an orange problem that might turn the city green.

Digital Divide Lifeline 26.02.2021 3:04 ↓

A small bit of relief for those struggling to pay for broadband internet access.

The First Female Eagles 24.02.2021 2:58 ↓

For the first time, nearly a thousand young women have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

The Churmosquagogue 22.02.2021 2:45 ↓

A new meeting place for three, count 'em three faiths in one building!

Girl Scout Cookie-palooza 19.02.2021 4:15 ↓

A troop in New York City CRUSHED that cookie competition this year. If you'd like to place an order: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop6000-161

Hero Pets! 17.02.2021 4:34 ↓

The name says it all: pets going above and beyond for humans!

"Gorilla Glue Girl" Gives 15.02.2021 3:48 ↓

Viral gluer Tessica Brown has had some recent good news after making the news for one little glue goof.

Gamer P1GZ 12.02.2021 2:48 ↓

Everyone can game! Even piggies!

What is... a polished look for a job interview? 10.02.2021 3:16 ↓

Alex Trebek's legacy lives on with the donation of his wardrobe.

It's Mars Mania! 08.02.2021 2:58 ↓

A big month for red planet exploration!

Steph Curry: Champion Philanthropist 05.02.2021 2:54 ↓

Steph Curry is a champ- both in basketball and in helping his community!

Yale's Happiness Class - HS Edition 03.02.2021 2:44 ↓

Dr. Laurie Santos' happiness class is coming to high schools around the US. If you're an adult and want to take an online version, check this out: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being

Snow Poochies 01.02.2021 2:18 ↓

There's always dogs! (Especially when you need them most!)

2000yr Old Dates, Repeat 29.01.2021 5:56 ↓

In this repeat episode, Katie and Neil hit on some favorite TGNP themes: revitalized plants, old-timey-ness, the seed vault. It's got it all!

The Tubman Twenty 27.01.2021 2:58 ↓

Harriet Tubman is a Treasury Department priority once again!

Ulmer Nest 25.01.2021 3:04 ↓

A new last resort option for the homeless in the German city of Ulm.

Some Inaugural Goodness 22.01.2021 8:28 ↓

A few pieces of good news from an inauguration ceremony that a lot of US citizens were probably worried about.

Fake Heart, Real Beats 20.01.2021 2:14 ↓

A new French artificial heart will soon help people bridge the gap while they wait for a heart transplant- very cool!

Jet Suit Paramedic 18.01.2021 3:43 ↓

Paramedic with a jetpack? Okay!

Three American Treasures 15.01.2021 3:45 ↓

An episode highlighting three US citizens (I think) we can all be proud of.

Jimmy Carter and His Solar Panels, Repeat 13.01.2021 7:48 ↓

Solar power is officially the cheapest way to generate electricity- let's celebrate a president who was way ahead of his time!

Paris' Extraordinary Garden 11.01.2021 3:24 ↓

More green = more good in Paris! Can't wait to see it.

Veganism Eco-impact, Repeat 08.01.2021 5:01 ↓

A repeat of a conversation Colleen and Neil had last year- a bit of encouragement if any listener has committed to reducing their meat intake for the new year.