The Good News Podcast

Mar 12 2025 1186 ep. 4 mins 8.7k

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The Good News Podcast is your thrice weekly reminder that not all news is bad.

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Paint Potential

Mar 12 2025 3 mins

A new paint has the potential to help buildings react to and change with the seasons. Read more about the paint here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Bye Bye Brown Bananas 🍌

Mar 10 2025 3 mins

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 ★

Watercube, Repeat

Mar 05 2025 3 mins

From the archive, tech that can make drinking water from the air. Since originally airing, this technology has in fact gotten smaller and cheaper and has been used in emergency situation to provide drinking water. Pretty cool!Read more about the Watercube in action here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sewercules, Repeat

Feb 26 2025 3 mins

From the archive, stories of ancient history under the streets. I thought of this story because there was recently a big Roman discovery in London. Read more about that discovery here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Asteroid Investigation 🌠

Feb 21 2025 3 mins

An asteroid has gotten into the news recently and scientists are paying close attention.Read more about the asteroid here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Wooden Blades

Feb 19 2025 3 mins

One hard-to-recycle part of renewable energy production is getting a green(er) upgrade.Read more about the blades here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

CPR Double Dip 💓

Feb 17 2025 3 mins

Two stories about two people teaching and using CPR to change (and save) lives.Sign up for CPR classes here if you want to learn or get a refresher ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Update: An Old Bird, Repeat

Feb 14 2025 3 mins

Breaking (good) news! Wisdom has returned and is officially taking care of her new hatchling. Back in December, Wisdom was confirmed to have laid the egg and now it's one of her 30+ hatchlings.Read more about Wisdom here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jump Rope Rescue

Feb 11 2025 4 mins

An icy emergency gets exactly the right hero for the moment!Read more about the rescue here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Beavers Get The Job Done

Feb 07 2025 2 mins

Beavers are the best- and they don't need to worry about permits!Read more about the beavers' hard work here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★