The Good News Podcast

Remember 2014? It was a while back, but one viral trend has had a real, long-term benefit. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Final government approval has been given to cultivated chicken- death-free chicken is coming our way! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A rose breeding company makes history with their newest type. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

California Condors can't catch a break! But help is one the way- vaccines en route! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An amazing story of survival in the Amazon. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two vacant lots in Boston are being rebooted to offer a little something extra to the community. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is going statewide in the largest state in the US. That's good news! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Recently published research shows the importance of animals in helping us (human animals) fight climate change. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a company that is trying to save and reuse toiletries. Summer travel is in full swing and that soap might have a future! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

2023 has some more excellent American Women Quarters going into circulation. Keep watch for these in your pocket! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sheep are doing some helpful maintenance work at a solar array. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, just wanted to share this episode again because Clean Up The Lake has been cleaning more and more lakes! In 2023 CUTL is planning on working in ten (!) lakes and continuing to monitor cleanup efforts in Lake Tahoe. Very cool and very good news! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A travel team completes an 8-year bucket list adventure. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new butterfly flits into our hearts with a villainous name. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two companies in Australia are diverting a bunch of waste from landfills. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Boston is rolling out a pilot program that hopes to get people reading while riding! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An elder pup breaks the age record- BIG TIME! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Philly has way fewer bags floating around- sounds good to me! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A researcher believes that a Mona Lisa mystery has been solved! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Research shows that the amount of smokers in the US is lower than ever. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update to story about lawn maintenance! An easy way to help the butterflies and bees. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A father-daughter architecture team is creating lovely tiny homes to help those facing homelessness. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Researchers set up video calls for parrot pals- and they were super into it! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hot cities in the US are doing what they can to get a bit cooler. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Barbie keeps on representing more and more people- it's cool and good news! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A study shows some good news about helping each other. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Three bits of good news dredged from the ocean: seaweed wrap, kelp money, and seamount reefs! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An eagle was ready to step up and raise a... rock. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Paris' river Seine is getting cleaned up to prepare for the '24 Olympics- get your swimsuit ready! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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

Another pup makes a break for it, has an adventure, and gets back home! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two bits of good news about two animals getting some one-on-one training in new skills. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Science! Nanoparticles! mRNA! Peanuts! Epitopes! This good news has it all! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update to an archive story and an opportunity to learn even more about moving water- this time in New Mexico! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new educational program is coming to Afghan kids who aren't allowed to go into school. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two older women who are getting recognition for being awesome! It's good news! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Paper books are having a good couple of years and data points to Gen Z! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update to a story from two years ago- the whitest white paint is going to innovate and winning awards! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

3 animals made the new recently- the GOOD news! Kittens + Tortoises + Calves ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two geese get some help from matchmaking humans to find love after loss- it's good news! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Plastic lasts nearly forever! That's its greatest strength and what makes it so vexing as trash- but a listener sent me a cool project with a new approach to reuse. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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

California is getting a wild amount of snow and it's taking some EXTREME effort to feed CA cows! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The first vaccine for insects in the US is for a TGNP favorite- beeeEEEEEeeees! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two navy ships are getting some very cool, very good new names! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Students raise money to build a better playground that everyone can use! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new anti-fungal tactic named for an awesome actor (and very good guy). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Three pieces of good news about animals around the world: some moved, some rediscovered, and some newly found! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Fans dove into the archives to find lost stories from a beloved author. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Social media is put to good use to deliver a boon! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★