The Good News Podcast
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Ep 1007Sardinian Shepherds 🐑🧀
Italy is planning on receiving an infusion of shepherds! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1006Stone-age Woodworkers 🪓
A new discovery might force us to rethink our ancient ancestors' lifestyle! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1005Sea-weeding 🌿🌊
A straightforward and cheap way to support damaged reefs all over the world. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1004Cable Consolidation ⚡, Repeat
I was thinking of this episode recently- Apple has recently announced a new iPhone which will charge via USB-C rather than the proprietary Lightning cable. That's pretty good news! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1003Livestream Life Saver 🐻🗻📹
A nature livestream caught an unusual occurrence and started a very impressive chain of events! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1002The Misadventures of Maia 🐶
Maia made a break for it at the busiest airport in the world- who let the dog(s) out? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1001The Miyawaki Method 🌳
A method for planting small, fast-growing forests all over the world! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1000AI Drug Discoveries 🔍💊
A new antibiotic has been discovered with the help of AI and is named after HAL from 2001. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 999Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1 🌑🌞
The Indian Space Research Organization has been having a banner few weeks! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 998Destress Amongst the Trees 🌳, Repeat
From the archive, a reminder that nature is good for your noggin! I was reminded of this episode when I saw this article from the Harvard Medicine magazine which has even more good news about "doses of nature" - even just 20 minutes three times a week! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 997Fly Away Home 2: An Ibis Adventure
A spiritual sequel to a 90s classic movie- ibises need help too! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 996Update: LEGO Braille Bricks
An update to a story from the archive- LEGO braille bricks are getting a wider release for families all over. Check out https://legobraillebricks.com/ for more info and to check out activity ideas! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 995Wildlife Bridges, Repeat
From the archive, good news about conservation and human interactions. Some updates: the Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing is open and in use! The Bison Bridge between Illinois and Iowa is still in the proposal phase, but you can check it out at bisonbridge.org. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 994Great Gray Wolves 🐺
Wolves are making a slow, but potentially steady recovery in California! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 993Update: Pigs+Kidneys=Pigneys?!
An update to a story from about two years ago- xenotransplantation just keeps getting better! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 992Blind Baristas ☕, Repeat
From the archive, a story about a cool cafe and cool baristas. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 991Benny the Librarian 😸
A new trainee at a public library is cute, quick, and fuzzy. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 990Wiki Women: Eunice Newton Foote
A new entry in the Wiki Women series. Today, a scientist from the 1800s who is just now getting some long overdue recognition. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 989The Pupbee Patrol 🐶🐝
A listener suggestion that hits all the TGNP angles: dogs, bees, conservation- it's got it all! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 988Update: Voyager 2 Infinity and Beyond 🛰
An update to a story (maybe a sequel?) about Voyager 2 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 987Taiwan Tackling Period Poverty
Taiwan is making it easier for young people to access period products and making sure everyone is educated on menstruation. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 986Klamath Dams Coming Down
Four dams in the Pacific Northwest are being removed and it will have a HUGE impact on the river and the local ecosystem. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 985The Real Tooth Fairy 🦷🧚♂️
Teeth might soon be regrowable! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 984Update: Beavers for a Better Bottom Line
An update to a beaver story from two years ago- California is getting more beaver friendly! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 983Louisiana Dolphins 🐬
Two stories about Louisiana and the dolphins who have been staying there. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 982Update: The Future of Barbie
An update to a Barbie story, because Barbie is EVERYWHERE (and getting greener!) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 981Zebby: Cat of the Year 🐱🏆
A new (to me) competition and a wonderful winning cat! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 980Opill Over-the-counter
A 50-year-old drug moves from behind the counter to over the counter- and it's a big deal! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 979Update: Antiquities Returned
An update to a story from a year ago- more and more cultural artifacts are headed back home. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 978Three Books Returned 📗📘📙
Three books have made it back to their library homes- and (of course) the librarians were very kind about it! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 977400 Years of Funding
Wisconsin's governor made a simple budget edit and enabled extra funding for a LONG time. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 976Goose Patrol 🐶
A new government service is TGNP certified: Dogs, Jobs, Vests ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 975Beaver Birth 👶
Beavers are bouncing back in parts of Britain! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 974Update: Mars Helicopter
That little heli on Mars is making everyone nervous back on Earth! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 973South Koreans Get Younger
A new age counting system sets the clock back for South Koreans. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 972100 Years 200 Pups
A birthday celebration for the ages (and the aged!) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 971Ice Bucket Impact 🧊💧
Remember 2014? It was a while back, but one viral trend has had a real, long-term benefit. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 970Tank-grown Chicken 🍗
Final government approval has been given to cultivated chicken- death-free chicken is coming our way! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 969The Dannahue Rose 🌹
A rose breeding company makes history with their newest type. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 968Condor Shots 💉
California Condors can't catch a break! But help is one the way- vaccines en route! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 967Children of the Jungle
An amazing story of survival in the Amazon. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 966Food Forest 🌳
Two vacant lots in Boston are being rebooted to offer a little something extra to the community. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 965Dolly's Cali Library 📚
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is going statewide in the largest state in the US. That's good news! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 964Elephants With the Assist!
Recently published research shows the importance of animals in helping us (human animals) fight climate change. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 963The Soap Saver 🧼, Repeat
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 ★
Ep 962More American Women Quarters
2023 has some more excellent American Women Quarters going into circulation. Keep watch for these in your pocket! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 961Sheep: Solar Savers
Sheep are doing some helpful maintenance work at a solar array. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 960Lake Tahoe Spring Cleaning, Repeat
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 ★
Ep 959Grand Park Patrons
A travel team completes an 8-year bucket list adventure. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 958The All-seeing Butterfly Eye 🦋
A new butterfly flits into our hearts with a villainous name. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★