The Good News Podcast

From a few years ago, Katie's improvised carols with a fun, fresh cast of Christmas characters. It's a long one- we were having fun! Enjoy and Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄❄🤶 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A critically endangered orangutan has been born in Denver and has recently learned a bit more about her lineage.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update from a story from earlier this year- AI seems to be finding new antibiotics pretty darn quickly!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, the Toys for Tickets program came back this year and had a GREAT year: double the amount of toys from the previous year!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A national health service is sending people out into the woods... for their health!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An aggressive timeline for renovation seems to be right on track- despite the odds!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A felled tree may come back to life... in a few years... or many years.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New tech hopes to help kids with shots and adults with chronic pain! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update to a story from last year about my favorite aged chelonian!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two stories from jails and prisons in the US where education and rehabilitation are a priority.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Innovation keeps on coming- robots aren't taking farming jobs, but they may help farmers use less herbicide!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Good news from a NH transfer station that has a mythical ability to resurface lost rings! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a story about rice that has the potential to make farming it cheaper, more eco-friendly, and easier! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An antique corn may hold the key to more resilient future corn!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Portugal just broke a national record and it's good news for them and for the world!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a story about the Parastronaut Feasibility Project from the ESA. As a small update, it seems possible that John McFall could be going to space somewhat soonish with Axiom Space. There is a planned UK astronaut crewed mission coming up and McFall is a potential candidate!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two stories of innovation in the heat pump and hot water world- mines and sewers!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Audiobooks made using modern robovoices are ready for you to download- thousands of them!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A sheep has been stuck for years until a handful of farmers took it upon themselves to make a rescue.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two dogs vying for the title of best pups ever.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Birds across the Americas are about to get a rename- more descriptive, less humany.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A library has added to its collection and very fun and furry way.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update to an earlier story about beavers' reintroduction in Britain.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Barcelona has an active biking commute community of the younger variety! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Prescriptions are getting... more fun? Pet-scriptions are hopefully a new trend.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★