The Good News Podcast

Slow Down for Flowers 🌼 02.08.2022 2:50 ↓

A novel way to slow folks down

Newborn Rice Sacks, Repeat 30.07.2022 3:02 ↓

From the archive- still a great idea for those who can't travel to meet a newborn!

Doogie Howser (For Real) 27.07.2022 2:58 ↓

A 13-year-old is admitted to medical school

Auroralumina attenboroughii 26.07.2022 3:04 ↓

A new species named after a legend

More Accessible Astronomy 23.07.2022 5:11 ↓

Universal images are being made more universally accessible!

Blind Baristas ☕ 21.07.2022 3:38 ↓

A new coffee shop in China is managed by a bad-a blind barista... and his brother!

School Schnoozers 🛌⏰ 19.07.2022 3:07 ↓

School will start later next year for teens in CA- great news!

The Future of Barbie, Repeat 15.07.2022 3:45 ↓

Barbie is getting greener! I've been seeing images from the upcoming Barbie movie and was reminded about the toys getting more eco-friendly!

Pet Adventures 🐶🐱 13.07.2022 3:46 ↓

Two short stories about pets getting out and living their dreams. (PS- I was really close on that book title 🥇)

Local Papers, Owned Locally 📰 11.07.2022 3:15 ↓

Good news from the world of local news

Big Eye, Little Eye 🛰👁 08.07.2022 3:41 ↓

Tech for space is getting a new use here on planet Earth.

Inclusive Coldplay 🎶🎵 07.07.2022 3:30 ↓

Concerts on the current Coldplay tour are about to get more inclusive to deaf and hard of hearing folks.

Navajo Words on Mars, Repeat 05.07.2022 4:06 ↓

From the archive, an interesting and good news-y story about the ways things the Perseverance rover is naming what it finds on Mars. More than year later, Perseverance has had some bumps and bruises, but is still going strong!

Sky High Good News ☁✈☁ 02.07.2022 5:09 ↓

Two pieces of good news from 30k feet! A record-breaking flight attendant and captain who went above and beyond.

Cow Cuddling, Repeat 29.06.2022 3:20 ↓

From the archive, a delightful way to unwind and relax.

Dun dun... dun dun... WasteShark 🦈 27.06.2022 4:00 ↓

A new tool to fight water-based plastic pollution!

Closing A Loophole 24.06.2022 3:23 ↓

A loophole is closed in a new gun safety bill.

A Noble Nobel Sale 🥇 22.06.2022 4:16 ↓

A medal is sold at a record-breaking price and benefitting an excellent cause.

Robot Companions 🤖 21.06.2022 3:46 ↓

A new program is trying to deal with loneliness among older folks.

UPS Goes Green (Again!) 📦🚲🔋 18.06.2022 3:28 ↓

UPS has a neato pilot program in NYC

💸272k💸 Grilled Cheese 15.06.2022 4:21 ↓

A traded grilled cheese turns out to be an excellent investment.

Tortoise Mysterious 🔮 14.06.2022 4:18 ↓

A mystery is solved!

Iditarod Dog Lost and Found 11.06.2022 2:28 ↓

A dog with a job + a dog reunited with its family?! That's good news!

Mr. Trash Wheel, Repeat 09.06.2022 4:38 ↓

From the archive, a trash barge gets a lot of local love. Mr. Trash Wheel was just a stop in a paddling event and there is a great t-shirt to commemorate!

4 Day For Real 07.06.2022 3:36 ↓

Work is changing - 80% the time, 100% the pay!