Episodes

Deleading the Way 03.02.2026 3:34

Lead is bad for us, but we've been getting it out of our bodies- and we can prove it! Learn more about the study here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Stick Nation, Repeat 20.01.2026 3:55

From the archive, a social media trend that encourages people to get outside and share what they love- nothing wrong with that! Now there's a book too! Learn more about stick nation here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Boston Bee Bus Stops 🐝🚌 17.01.2026 3:39

Boston continues to set a great example with its public transit system- for humans and for bees! Read more about the program here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Pets in Charge 15.01.2026 3:45

Two stories of pets being placed in charge: one train stationmaster and one neighborhood mayor. Read more about the pet mayoral election here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Autistic Barbie 13.01.2026 3:42

A new Barbie is even more good news for representation and play time! Check out this announcement video to learn more ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Fiona the Sheep, Pregnant 🐑👶 10.01.2026 3:22

A famous (maybe the most famous?) sheep has big news. Learn more about Fiona's last few years here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Future Library 🌲, Repeat 06.01.2026 4:38

From the archive, an art installation and future book is growing in a Norwegian forest outside of Oslo! Read more about the project here and listen to the Ted Radio Hour episode with this project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Origami Phenom 27.12.2025 3:17

A talented origami folder (origamist?) has founded a new super strong fold that can help in future emergencies. Read more about the folder here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Carols by Katie 2, Repeat 24.12.2025 7:41

It's that time of year once again. Merry Christmas everyone- sing yourself some good news with this archival episode! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grandma Stands 🧓 23.12.2025 2:53

Grandmas are offering advice in the US and (soon) around the world! Read more about the grandma stands here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Trashed Panda Fundraising 20.12.2025 3:31

A raccoon went on a bender and eventually ended raising nearly a quarter million dollars for the local animal shelter- that's good news! Read more about the trashed trash panda here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Otter-ly Good News 🦦 18.12.2025 3:22

Two pieces of good news spanning the globe that both have to do with otters! Read more about the otter rescue here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Unicorn License 🦄🗂, Repeat 16.12.2025 3:33

From the archive, a cute kiddo and kind public servants- that's good news! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Gophers? Go figure!, Repeat 13.12.2025 4:30

An experiment from the 80s is still yielding results today- and it's all thanks for gophers! Read more about the gophers and the fungi here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Community Cat Crafting 🐈🧶 11.12.2025 3:33

Magazine readers across the UK came together to craft for cats (and break a record too, for good measure!)! Read more about the effort here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

AI-assisted Coral Seeding 02.12.2025 4:17

Scientists are expanding their toolkits to help reefs bounce back as ocean's get warmer. Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Swimming in Data, Repeat 25.11.2025 2:47

From the archive, moving bits around the internet makes a lot of heat- enough to heat a pool apparently! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Servers Heating Homes 21.11.2025 3:45

Data centers are popping up all over the place- even in sheds in the backyard! Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Burger Diplomacy 🍔 18.11.2025 3:18

A story about international burger orders and new pen-pals. Read more about the burger buddies here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ferret in the Clone Zone, Repeat 15.11.2025 4:46

From the archive, a major conservation milestone- let's get into the clone zone. Cloned babies are now making babies too, which is great! Read more about the ferrets here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Bob Ross Still Helping Public TV 🎨 13.11.2025 3:48

Bob Ross is still helping public TV thrive- people love those "happy accidents!" Read more about the paintings here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Art For Your Health 🖼 06.11.2025 3:55

Art can help reduce stress and now we know for sure because researchers checked saliva! Read more about the study here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Haunted Houses 01.11.2025 3:02

To celebrate Halloween, a spooky little poem! Read the poem here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Notre-Dame Wedding 30.10.2025 3:06

A rare private wedding was held in the reopened Notre-Dame de Paris for someone who helped to make the reopening possible. Read more about the wedding here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Debunkbot 🤖, Repeat 28.10.2025 4:40

From the archive, a valuable way to use AI chatbots- tailored debunking! Read more about Debunkbot here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★