The Good News Podcast

Atlanta Hawks Alley-oop to Voters 01.07.2020 2:31 ↓

Some good voting news for... maybe the first time? (Also, sorry about the title- I was really struggling to come up with a good basketball themed title...)

Mississippi Flag, Dolly Parton, and Paleta Retirement 29.06.2020 3:26 ↓

Three pieces of good news- great bang for your podcast buck!

Lego Braille Bricks, Repeat 26.06.2020 5:28 ↓

From the archive, a very cool, very LEGO, very accessible project. The bricks are now rolling out around the world- go check them out: https://www.legobraillebricks.com/

Elephant Sweaters, Repeat 24.06.2020 3:21 ↓

From the archive, elephants in India get some chic outerwear for colder temperatures.

Hummus: Dirt Helper, Repeat 22.06.2020 4:46 ↓

From the archive, good news about everyone's favorite dip: hummus!

Juneteenth! 19.06.2020 8:06 ↓

The Good News Podcast is celebrating Juneteenth with voices other than ours.

City Bees Pt. 1, Repeat 17.06.2020 11:33 ↓

From the archive, the first part of our conversation with Mary Nisi about starting up your very own bee colony in the city.

An Update and an App 15.06.2020 3:11 ↓

An update on the show and an app to check out

Goodbye, I love you 12.06.2020 12:56 ↓

Colleen's farewell episode. She shares a few of her favorite clips from episodes from the past three years.

Monuments and Tennis Balls 10.06.2020 5:56 ↓

Colleen and Neil share good news about the removal of Confederate monuments and the chewing of tennis balls.

Books on fire (the good kind of fire not the burning kind) 08.06.2020 8:28 ↓

Colleen and Neil take a look at what's topping major bestseller lists and it's encouraging.

A Time to Listen 03.06.2020 1:47 ↓

Check out https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ for more information and insight on police violence.

Crew Dragon Is Go For Launch 01.06.2020 4:06 ↓

SpaceX and NASA have successfully launched, orbited, and docked Bob and Doug.

Hawaiian Library Return, Repeat 29.05.2020 4:06 ↓

Colleen and Neil share a kind tale from the archive about a library and a very considerate patron.

Selfie Panda 27.05.2020 8:49 ↓

There is a giant piece of art that Colleen and Neil chat about. Can you guess what it is?

Panda Head 25.05.2020 9:01 ↓

Panda are very very cute and they are big heads and this really helpful when they climb trees.

Birds Described 22.05.2020 8:34 ↓

Good news about birds. I will not bury the lede. 10 new birds were described in 2020. Listen to find out more

San Diego's Newest Addition 20.05.2020 4:01 ↓

Colleen and Neil share good news near and dear to Colleen's heart.

Read A Book: On Lighthouses 18.05.2020 5:46 ↓

Bookseller Joe of Chicago's Volumes Bookstore and cafe tells us about a nonfiction book called On Lighthouses by Jazmina Barrera.

The Newest Gerber Baby 15.05.2020 5:34 ↓

Colleen and Neil share good news about the newest member of the Gerber baby club.

Devon's New Beavers 13.05.2020 6:54 ↓

Colleen and Neil share new beaver news. If you're on the lookout, you can always find beaver news.

Balloons Everywhere 11.05.2020 8:32 ↓

A small business in Chicago, Luft balloons is thriving and spreading beautiful cheer.

The streams are flowin' in CA 08.05.2020 8:51 ↓

Good news! For the first time in 10 years California is drought free

New Sheriff in Town 06.05.2020 7:12 ↓

Colleen and Neil share a story that's both good news and sweet justice.

Moroccan Literacy Gains 04.05.2020 5:37 ↓

Colleen and Neil discuss a big bump in our lifetime in Moroccan literacy.