The Good News Podcast

Update: Pigs+Kidneys=Pigneys?! 17.08.2023 5:21 ↓

An update to a story from about two years ago- xenotransplantation just keeps getting better!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Blind Baristas ☕, Repeat 15.08.2023 3:39 ↓

From the archive, a story about a cool cafe and cool baristas.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Benny the Librarian 😸 12.08.2023 3:04 ↓

A new trainee at a public library is cute, quick, and fuzzy.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Wiki Women: Eunice Newton Foote 10.08.2023 4:49 ↓

A new entry in the Wiki Women series. Today, a scientist from the 1800s who is just now getting some long overdue recognition.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Pupbee Patrol 🐶🐝 08.08.2023 3:22 ↓

A listener suggestion that hits all the TGNP angles: dogs, bees, conservation- it's got it all!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Update: Voyager 2 Infinity and Beyond 🛰 05.08.2023 6:21 ↓

An update to a story (maybe a sequel?) about Voyager 2 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Taiwan Tackling Period Poverty 03.08.2023 3:13 ↓

Taiwan is making it easier for young people to access period products and making sure everyone is educated on menstruation.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Klamath Dams Coming Down 01.08.2023 3:48 ↓

Four dams in the Pacific Northwest are being removed and it will have a HUGE impact on the river and the local ecosystem.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Real Tooth Fairy 🦷🧚‍♂️ 29.07.2023 3:58 ↓

Teeth might soon be regrowable!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Update: Beavers for a Better Bottom Line 27.07.2023 6:59 ↓

An update to a beaver story from two years ago- California is getting more beaver friendly!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Louisiana Dolphins 🐬 25.07.2023 3:52 ↓

Two stories about Louisiana and the dolphins who have been staying there.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Update: The Future of Barbie 21.07.2023 5:08 ↓

An update to a Barbie story, because Barbie is EVERYWHERE (and getting greener!) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Zebby: Cat of the Year 🐱🏆 20.07.2023 3:21 ↓

A new (to me) competition and a wonderful winning cat!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Opill Over-the-counter 18.07.2023 2:57 ↓

A 50-year-old drug moves from behind the counter to over the counter- and it's a big deal!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Update: Antiquities Returned 16.07.2023 6:15 ↓

An update to a story from a year ago- more and more cultural artifacts are headed back home.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Three Books Returned 📗📘📙 11.07.2023 4:24 ↓

Three books have made it back to their library homes- and (of course) the librarians were very kind about it!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

400 Years of Funding 08.07.2023 3:21 ↓

Wisconsin's governor made a simple budget edit and enabled extra funding for a LONG time.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Goose Patrol 🐶 06.07.2023 2:52 ↓

A new government service is TGNP certified: Dogs, Jobs, Vests ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Beaver Birth 👶 04.07.2023 2:43 ↓

Beavers are bouncing back in parts of Britain! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Update: Mars Helicopter 02.07.2023 4:40 ↓

That little heli on Mars is making everyone nervous back on Earth!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

South Koreans Get Younger 29.06.2023 3:14 ↓

A new age counting system sets the clock back for South Koreans.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

100 Years 200 Pups 27.06.2023 3:02 ↓

A birthday celebration for the ages (and the aged!)  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ice Bucket Impact 🧊💧 24.06.2023 3:10 ↓

Remember 2014? It was a while back, but one viral trend has had a real, long-term benefit.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tank-grown Chicken 🍗 22.06.2023 3:48 ↓

Final government approval has been given to cultivated chicken- death-free chicken is coming our way!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Dannahue Rose 🌹 20.06.2023 4:08 ↓

A rose breeding company makes history with their newest type.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★