Bedtime Repeal in NYC 🏀
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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jun 02, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1326
The Good News Podcast
The Good News Podcast is your thrice weekly reminder that not all news is bad.
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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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 28, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1325
Flavor Flav and the Hockey Players 🕛🏒🥅
Flavor Flav continues to support and bolster women Olympians and Paralympians. Read more about SHE Weekend here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 23, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1324
Student ID Library Cards
A beautiful partnership between two institutions: libraries and schools! Read more about The 81 Club here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 21, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1323
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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 19, 2026•5 min•Ep. 1322
Better Glass for Birds 🐦, 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 here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 12, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1321
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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 09, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1320
Seeds Can Hear Rain 🌱
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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 07, 2026•5 min•Ep. 1319
Update: Voyager 1: Thrusters Thrusting 📡🛰
An update to a story from about a year ago about the magnificent Voyager 1 probe. Read more about the repair work here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 05, 2026•5 min•Ep. 1318
Micro Assistance, Repeat
From the archive, a study shows some good news about helping each other. Read more about the study here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 02, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1317
Celebrating Prince 🎶
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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 30, 2026•2 min•Ep. 1316
Orangutan Bridge 🦧🌉
A project in the trees in Sumatra has paid off- after a bit of a delay. Read more about the bridge here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 28, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1315
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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 23, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1314
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 here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 21, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1313
Dirt Cheap (or Free) Energy ⚡
This summer might be very productive for solar and wind farms in Great Britain. Potentially, TOO productive! Read more about summer usage suggestions here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 18, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1312
Name Two Chicks 🦅
Two eagle chicks are yet unnamed- and you can suggest some options! Learn more about the chicks here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 16, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1311
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! Read more about slow TV and the moose migration here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 11, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1310
A Statue for Magawa 🐀
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 ★
Apr 09, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1309
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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 07, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1308
Brazilian Pet Custody 🏛🐱🐶
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 ★
Apr 04, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1307
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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 02, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1306
LonelyWiki
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 ★
Mar 31, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1305
BeehiveBot 🐝🤖, Repeat
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 ★
Mar 26, 2026•5 min•Ep. 1304
Library Memory Lab 📼
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 ★
Mar 24, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1303
Bird Dream Song 🐦💤🎶, Repeat
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 ★
Mar 21, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1302
Bye Bye Brown Bananas 🍌, 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 17, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1301
Nature Notes 💷🦊
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 ★
Mar 14, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1300
Dolly Parton's Children Hospital 🏥
Dolly Parton continues to set an excellent example! Read more about the hospital here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 12, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1299
Asteroid Redirected
A new scientific milestone has been hit (literally) out in outer space! Read more about DART here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 10, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1298
Busting Out Benches 🚏, 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Mar 07, 2026•5 min•Ep. 1297
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