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The Good News Podcast

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

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2:58

Lasocados ⚡🥑, Repeat

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2025/05/15

From the archive, avocados get a high-tech new label and it could save a lot of plastic! Also, the avocado producer making these laser-etched avocados has also recently started making natural dyes from the avocado pits that would normally get composted or chucked- that's good news too! Read more about the avocado dye here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:59

Guerrilla Gardening

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2025/05/13

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 ★

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3:39

Space Out Competition 🌌🧠, Repeat

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2025/05/03

From the archive, an international competition to see who can space out... best? The most? The... farthest?There is a competition coming up! If you're in the area and you space out competitively, let me know- I'd love to hear about it. Read more about the competition here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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5:37

Moving Books 🛣📚

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2025/05/01

Two stories of communities coming together to move books- books to be sold and books to be borrowed!Read more about the library move here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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4:10

Moose TV

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2025/04/26

A popular TV show in Sweden is something you can watch for hours- technically 24 hours for days if you'd like!Read more about slow TV and the moose migration here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:32

Turtle Trio 🐢

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2025/04/25

Three stories about turtle: old parents, turtle rescue, and conservation successes!Read more about the sea turtle survey here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:17

Olo: A New Color 👁🟦🟩

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2025/04/22

Scientists have zapped retinae with lasers and described a color never before seen by the human eye.Read more (and see an un-lasered) version of the color here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:37

Sloth Dentistry 🦥🦷

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2025/04/19

A sloth named Rico has undergone a novel surgery to help with a toothache.Read more about the surgery here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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4:52

Stumpy: Replaced and Cloned 🌸, Repeat

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2025/04/17

Stumpy's clones are alive and well one year later and Stumpy fever is still going strong- it even has a theme song now!Check out the Stumpy song here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:14

We Hope You Fail Better

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2025/04/12

An art exhibit about failure and getting better has a phone number you can call to inspire others- so cool!Read more about the exhibit here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:52

Friendship Benches

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2025/04/11

A cool and useful project that leverages the power of listening for improving mental health. Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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2:31

Ronin the Rat 🐀

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2025/04/08

A new rat is on the scene, sniffing out dangers and helping humans stay safe. Good work Ronin!Read more about Ronin here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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4:35

Busting Out Benches 🚏

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2025/04/03

A group of helpful rebels are building and installing seating around the Bay Area.Read more about the benches here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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6:45

Update: RIP P-22

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2025/04/01

An update to a story from a few years ago- a bridge has been built! Read more about the project here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:24

Fonts for the Future 🔤, Repeat

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2025/03/30

From the archive, a big publisher is experimenting with page-saving fonts to cut down on paper.Read more about the fonts here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:15

March Napness 🐻💤

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2025/03/27

A new competition pits sleeping bears against each other to find out who can nap the HARDEST.Read more about the competition here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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5:10

Tactile Universe 🌌, Repeat

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2025/03/26

From the archive, an educational astronomy project that helps to make astro-imagery more accessible and engaging to the visually impaired community.Read more about the project here and check out the downloadable resources here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:36

Tiny Dam Demolitions

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2025/03/20

Big dams get lots of attention (looking at you Hoover!) but smaller dams can have a big impact on a fish and other wildlife.Read more about these dams here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:43

Paint Potential

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2025/03/13

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 ★

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3:49

Bye Bye Brown Bananas 🍌

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2025/03/11

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 ★

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