The Good News Podcast
The Good News Podcast is a short, upbeat show released three times a week. It offers a reminder that not all news is bad, highlighting positive stories and encouraging news. Each episode aims to brighten listeners' day with uplifting content. The podcast is produced independently and distributed via Transistor.fm.
Episodes
Rice Husk Reuse πΎ
A new building material made from rice trash might be coming to a home near you!Read more about the material here
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Wing Transplant π¦, Repeat
From the archive, 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
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Inmates and Butterflies π¦
Monarch butterflies are getting a boost from inmates in Wisconsin!Read about the program here
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Yorkshire Spoon Club π₯, Repeat
From the archive, a club is using a renewable resource for crafting and community...ing.Read more about the club here
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Sycamore Gap Stump Update π³
Great efforts are being taken to save and celebrate the Sycamore Gap tree in England- and those efforts are paying off!Read more about tree here
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Glasgow Tree Hugging Tournament π³π€, Repeat
From the archive, an amazing competition to help folks get in touch with nature. The 2026 competition just took place earlier this month!Β Read more about tree hugging and forest bathing here
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Nothing But (New) Net π
A volunteer is on a mission to get nets on hoops all over NYC. Read more about the project here
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Stuffed, Repaired, and Donated π§Έ
A thoughtful young person is finding and repairing stuffed animals to donate to others in need.Read more about the effort here
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Leopardus tilcayo π±
A new cat has been named and entered into the scientific lexicon!Read more about the cat here
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Communities Love Community Loaves π, Repeat
From the archive, a non-profit is helping home bakers donate their skills and their loaves to hungry folks.Read more about the group here
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Kwita Izina
In Rwanda, an annual ceremony is good for conservation and communities!Read more about the ceremony here
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Tramdriver World Championship ππ₯, Repeat
From the archive, public transit operators from all over can compete to find out who the best tram driver is... in the WORLD! The 2026 edition of the competition is coming up in just about two weeks in Warsaw! Read more about the competition hereΒ
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Go Grey Beard π₯Ύ
A new record has been set on the Appalachian TrailRead more about the record here
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Sleep In for Your Heart β°
New research suggests that sleeping in on the weekend might be good for your heart- that's good news!Read more about the research here
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Update: Dolly's Cali Library π
From the archive, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is going statewide in the largest state in the US. That's good news! Learn more about donating to the imagination library here
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Update: Seaweed Plastic πΏ
Notpla, the seaweed plastic maker, is continuing to find ways to replace plastic with dissolvable seaweed.Read more about the new grant here
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#popscope ππ ββ, Repeat
From the archive, good news from sidewalks near you- you can see space stuff!Read more about #popscope here
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Record-breaking Mangrove Planting
Two world records have been busted in Kenya- both related to planting trees! Read more about the planting here
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3D Printed Dirt House, Repeat
From the archive, technology using old techniques might yield quick, low-carbon housing! Very cool!Read more about the 3D houses here
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Greener Fireworks π
Japanese fireworks may soon get a bit more eco-friendly.Read more about the fireworks hereΒ
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Milk-source Heat Pump π₯π‘
New tech in the dairy space! Warm milk needs to be cooled, and water needs to be hot to clean- enter the heat pump!Read more about the new tech here
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Phone Box Saved β
An artist has gone above and beyond to save (and draw attention to) a rare UK phone box.Read more about the trip here
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Houseplant Hospital πΏπ₯
Plant parents rejoice! A new business can help keep your plants healthy, and happy!Read more about the business here
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Minecraft Urban Design βπ
Minecraft helps people build digital cities and also improve their real-world cities too. Read more about the program here
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The Real Tooth Fairy π¦·π§ββοΈ, Repeat
From the archive, teeth might soon be regrowable! Read more about tooth regrowth here
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OLAUG πββοΈ
A group of older pals are swimming, diving, and cleaning ponds all over Cape Cod. Very cool!Read more about the group here
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Swift Bricks π§±
Recently Scotland has passed a rule requiring bricks with space for birds in new construction. Read more about the rule here
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Payphones But Free π, Repeat
From the archive, in New England, a smart reuse (continued use?) of technology to keep folks connected.Read more about the payphones here
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Paint Potential, Repeat
From the archive, a new paint has the potential to help buildings react to and change with the seasons.Read more about the paint here
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Sweating Paint π§π¨, Repeat
From the archive, a new paint can help keep buildings cooler in humid, rainy places around the globe.Read more about it hereΒ
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Duck and a Dog π¦π
Two best friends are bringing each other (and social media fans) lots of joy.Learn more about the duck and a dog here
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Beluga Bon Voyage π³
A plan is afoot (afin?) to rescue 30 stranded beluga whales and get them to more hoptiable forever homes. Read more about the rescue here
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Auroralumina attenboroughii, Repeat
From the archive, a new species named after a legend. Sir David Attenborough recently turned 100 years old, so I thought this episode would be appropriate.Β
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Burro Bomberos π§―
A group of 18 donkeys are doing great work protecting a Spanish national park.Read more about the donkeys hereΒ
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CA Food Labels π₯«
California is reining in the wild world of food expiration labeling- that's good news!Read more about the labels here
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Kevin Bean π₯
Kevin Bean (formerly Kevin Bacon) is helping to get the word out about Beansday!Read more about the name change here
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Lemonade Laws ππ₯€
In Michigan, new legislation would let kids run lemonade stands without permits or fees- that's good news! Read more about the new law here
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Water Window π°, Repeat
From the archive, researchers at MIT have tested out a passive device that can grab water out of the air in one of the driest places on earth.Read more about the project hereΒ
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Marathon on Mars
Perseverance, the rover on Mars, has just hit a neat milestone and has been doing very cool science for 5 years.Read more about the science Perseverance has been doing here
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Solar Bests Coal π
Solar panels continue to get cheaper and cheaper, meaning more and more are getting built. For the first time ever solar (just solar!) generated more electricity than coal. Read more about this milestone here
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Buffalo Bike π², Repeat
From the archive, an innovative bike design is built for people who need the most reliable possible bike.Learn more about the bike hereΒ
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Japanese Soccer Fans β½
Japanese soccer fans have gotten a darn good reputation around the globe. Read more about the fans' tradition here
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Salty Plastic π§, Repeat
From the archive, researchers in Japan have created a plastic-ish material that is strong and flexible, but dissolves when it gets salty... like in an ocean!Read more about this cool material here
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LA River Cleanup π
The Ocean Cleanup is coming to LA to help clean up its rivers before the LA28 Olympic games.Read more about the cleanup here
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Therapy Donkeys
Five donkeys in the French countryside are helping folks tackle their mental health challenges. Read more about the program here
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Bedtime Repeal in NYC π
Mayor Mamdani in NYC has signed an executive order repealing bedtime for the youth of the city... for at least a little while. Read more about the repeal here
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Curlews in the Drone Zone
Drones in the UK are spotting bird's nests in farmers' fields, protecting them and helping them bounce back.Read more about the birds and the drones here
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Flavor Flav and the Hockey Players πππ₯
Flavor Flav continues to support and bolster women Olympians and Paralympians. Read more about SHE Weekend here
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Student ID Library Cards
A beautiful partnership between two institutions: libraries and schools!Read more about The 81 Club here
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Ojisan TCG, Repeat
From the archive, a new game helps connect younger and older people and share accomplishments. Seems like a great idea!Read more about the game here
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Better Glass for Birds π¦, Repeat
Fromt the archive, a giant, glassy building in Chicago has upgraded it's windows to make them safer for birds flying on by. Read more about the glass and the birds hereΒ
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Attenborough at 100
Sir David Attenborough has just turned 100- what a milestone! People all over this Planet Earth have been celebrating him in all kinds of ways. Read more about the birthday celebrations here
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Seeds Can Hear Rain π±
Seeds have little vibration detectors that help them get to growing when the rain starts falling. That's good news!Read more about the seed study here
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Update: Voyager 1: Thrusters Thrusting π‘π°
An update to a story from about a year ago about the magnificent Voyager 1 probe. Read more about the repair work here
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Micro Assistance, Repeat
From the archive, a study shows some good news about helping each other.Read more about the study here
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Celebrating Prince πΆ
Marking ten years since Prince's death, Paisley Park in Minnesota is releasing ten previously unreleased tracks over the next year- that's good news!Read more about the celebration here
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Orangutan Bridge π¦§π
A project in the trees in Sumatra has paid off- after a bit of a delay. Read more about the bridge here
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Mona Lisa's Bridge, Repeat
From the archive, a researcher believes that a Mona Lisa mystery has been solved!Read more about the bridge here
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Guerrilla Gardening, Repeat
From the archive, guerrilla gardening is a pretty fun act of rebellion that I can totally get behind.Learn more about guerrilla gardening hereΒ
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Dirt Cheap (or Free) Energy β‘
This summer might be very productive for solar and wind farms in Great Britain. Potentially, TOO productive!Read more about summer usage suggestions here
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Name Two Chicks π¦
Two eagle chicks are yet unnamed- and you can suggest some options! Learn more about the chicks here
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Moose TV, Repeat
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!Β Read more about slow TV and the moose migration here
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A Statue for Magawa π
Magawa, the landmine-sniffing rat has recently been honored with an awesome statue in Cambodia. Read more about Magawa and the statue here
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Bricks for the Blind
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
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Brazilian Pet Custody ππ±πΆ
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
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Ranchbassadorship
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
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LonelyWiki
A website helps you find some of the least read Wikipedia articles and learn something new. Check out LonelyWiki here
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BeehiveBot ππ€, Repeat
From the archive, scientists are shoving robots into beehives to keep them alive over the winter- that's good news!Β
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Library Memory Lab πΌ
A new service from the Nashville Public Library system helps to modernize older media to make it a bit easier to access.
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Bird Dream Song π¦π€πΆ, Repeat
From the archive, research has been able to reproduce a song that a bird was dreaming... WHAT?!Read more about the research here
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Bye Bye Brown Bananas π, Repeat
From the archive, a new banana might be making its way to your grocer- keep your eyes... peeled.Read more about the banana here
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Nature Notes π·π¦
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
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Dolly Parton's Children Hospital π₯
Dolly Parton continues to set an excellent example! Read more about the hospital here
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Asteroid Redirected
A new scientific milestone has been hit (literally) out in outer space!Read more about DART here
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Busting Out Benches π, Repeat
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
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Friendship Benches, Repeat
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
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New Orleans, New Beads β
New Orleans is experimenting with new (and old) approaches to parade throws.Read more about beads here
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Update: Reading Rainbow Returns ππ
An update to a story from a few months ago: Reading Rainbow is SO back baby!Read more about the new show here
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Seagrass Robot π¦, Repeat
From the archive, a robot (NOT a drone) is helping restore a fragile ocean ecosystem!Read more about the robot and seagrasses here
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The Woodstock Cafe
A cafe in Portland has become a hub for the local Deaf and hard of hearing community. Read more about the cafe hereΒ
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