The Good News Podcast

From the archive, a popular TV show in Sweden is something you can watch for hours- technically 24 hours for days if you'd like- this year, the migration is back on April 22nd! Read more about slow TV and the moose migration here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Magawa, the landmine-sniffing rat has recently been honored with an awesome statue in Cambodia. Read more about Magawa and the statue here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Building with LEGO bricks is traditionally a super visual process- the instructions are just pictures. Now, Bricks for the Blind is making these instructions accessible for blind and visually impaired builders all over. Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new law in Brazil let's courts help couples determine pet custody when a relationship ends- that's good news for pets!Read more about the law here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hidden Valley is sending people to Europe to taste foods with a splash of ranch. Sounds like a fun summer job!Learn more about the ranchbassador program here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A website helps you find some of the least read Wikipedia articles and learn something new. Check out LonelyWiki here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, scientists are shoving robots into beehives to keep them alive over the winter- that's good news! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new service from the Nashville Public Library system helps to modernize older media to make it a bit easier to access. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, research has been able to reproduce a song that a bird was dreaming... WHAT?!Read more about the research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a new banana might be making its way to your grocer- keep your eyes... peeled.Read more about the banana here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Bank of England recently asked what should be on their bills and winner is a natural choice.Read more about the new notes here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dolly Parton continues to set an excellent example! Read more about the hospital here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new scientific milestone has been hit (literally) out in outer space!Read more about DART here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a group of helpful rebels are building and installing seating around the Bay Area. In the San Fran area, the number of benches installed is well over a hundred, and the movement is expanding too! Benches are popping up in L.A. and other cities too- very cool!Read more about the benches here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a cool and useful project that leverages the power of listening for improving mental health. Since this episode first released, the BBC has produced a more in-depth documentary about the project.Check out the documentary hereRead more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New Orleans is experimenting with new (and old) approaches to parade throws.Read more about beads here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update to a story from a few months ago: Reading Rainbow is SO back baby!Read more about the new show here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a robot (NOT a drone) is helping restore a fragile ocean ecosystem!Read more about the robot and seagrasses here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A cafe in Portland has become a hub for the local Deaf and hard of hearing community. Read more about the cafe here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A lovely partnership between bird and farmer can lead to more cherries and safer cherries too!Read more about the birds and the fruits here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A bumper spud crop in Germany is getting distributed all over.Read more about the potato-palooza here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 ★

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 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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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

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 ★

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 ★

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

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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

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 ★