The Good News Podcast

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 ★

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

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

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 ★

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

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 ★

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

A club is using a renewable resource for crafting and community...ing. Read more about the club here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A project building tiny homes for homeless veterans across the country is definitely good news. Read more about the tiny homes here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Research from the last decade of food allergies, shows that updated guidance had made a real impact on the number of people with allergies. Read more about the research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two stories of bogs from Massachusetts and Finland where nature gets to make a comeback. Read more about cranberry bogs here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A viral video is sending some well-deserved attention in the direction of some near-endangered fluttering beauties. Read more about the video and the transplant here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, prescriptions are getting... more fun? Pet-scriptions are hopefully a new trend. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A record gets beaten in Paris and it's a labor of love.Read more about the record and breaking it here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a new prescription option for people looking to relax and improve their mental health. Since this episode first ran, the program in Brussels has expanded! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A non-profit is helping home bakers donate their skills and their loaves to hungry folks.Read more about the group here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A competition celebrating cheese has been won by someone from the US for the first time. I'll be buying tickets for next year!Read more about the competition here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A PBS classic is making its way back to the airwaves (e-waves?) as a YouTube show for a new generation.Read more about the new show and its host here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a potential frustration is turned into a fanciful, fish-full neighborhood landmark. For better and/or worse, the original sidewalk hole has been repaired.Read more about the aquarium here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, supermarkets offer a service to the community + a bit of a geography/history lesson! I was thinking about this episode recently and it's apparently a spreading phenomenon. Carrefour, a French grocery store, now has "Blablabla Caisses" (which is a great name) for people who want a bit of connection while shopping.Read more about the checkout lanes here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From beautiful Chicago, Illinois, another once-nasty river gets a new lease on life!Read more about the river and its intrepid swimmers here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new train has entered the fleet with a fun, publicly-voted-on name (and it's not Trainy McTrainface!)Read more about the train here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Public transit operators from all over can compete to find out who the best tram driver is... in the WORLD!Read more about the competition here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Scientists are channeling the bees to make a more effective medicine delivery system!Read more about the new medical tech here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A Finnish town is using a deceptively simple new technology to stay warm using renewable energy.Read more about the big battery here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, Italy is planning on receiving an infusion of shepherds! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A story about drunk raccoons on the local news- thank goodness for local news!Check out the segment here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A Dutch company has found a way to help solve two problems with one project: a recycled tiny home made from wind turbine parts!Read more about the project and the company here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, an impressive (and unexpectedly international) tale of maritime rescue.Read more about the rescue here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Libraries, both public and little free, are growing and changing with their communities! Read more here and here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Seaweed is reaching its premium plastic potential!Read more about the algal innovation here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, Swedish slow TV is back at it again! Read more about slow TV and the moose migration here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Research shows that working out your mouth and throat muscles with conch shell can help your sleep better- that's great news!Read more about the research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, dogs are getting to work reintroducing native plants to an urban nature reserve.Read more about the project (and see some pup pics) here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new Barbie is good news for representation and make believe play time!Read more about this newest doll here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New technology using old techniques might yield quick, low-carbon housing! Very cool!Read more about the 3D houses here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Good news from sidewalks near you- you can see space stuff! Read more about #popscope here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Reintroduced wolves are having impacts throughout entire ecosystems! Read more about the wolf + tree research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★