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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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3:13

Peanut Allergy Prevention

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2025/10/21

Research from the last decade of food allergies, shows that updated guidance had made a real impact on the number of people with allergies. Read more about the research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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4:43

Get Bogged Down

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2025/10/18

Two stories of bogs from Massachusetts and Finland where nature gets to make a comeback. Read more about cranberry bogs here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:29

Wing Transplant 🦋

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2025/10/15

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:18

Prescription Kitten 💊😻, Repeat

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2025/10/12

From the archive, prescriptions are getting... more fun? Pet-scriptions are hopefully a new trend. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:29

Biking up the Eiffel Tower 🚲

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2025/10/10

A record gets beaten in Paris and it's a labor of love.Read more about the record and breaking it here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:15

Take Tour and Call Me in the Morning, Repeat

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2025/10/07

From the archive, a new prescription option for people looking to relax and improve their mental health. Since this episode first ran, the program in Brussels has expanded! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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4:11

Communities Love Community Loaves 🍞

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2025/10/04

A non-profit is helping home bakers donate their skills and their loaves to hungry folks.Read more about the group here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:40

Cheesemonger Gold Medalist 🧀🥇

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2025/10/03

A competition celebrating cheese has been won by someone from the US for the first time. I'll be buying tickets for next year!Read more about the competition here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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2:53

Reading Rainbow Returns 🌈📖

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2025/09/30

A PBS classic is making its way back to the airwaves (e-waves?) as a YouTube show for a new generation.Read more about the new show and its host here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:50

The Bed-Stuy Aquarium 🐟, Repeat

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2025/09/28

From the archive, a potential frustration is turned into a fanciful, fish-full neighborhood landmark. For better and/or worse, the original sidewalk hole has been repaired.Read more about the aquarium here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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4:10

Chat Checkouts, Repeat

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2025/09/25

From the archive, supermarkets offer a service to the community + a bit of a geography/history lesson! I was thinking about this episode recently and it's apparently a spreading phenomenon. Carrefour, a French grocery store, now has "Blablabla Caisses" (which is a great name) for people who want a bit of connection while shopping.Read more about the checkout lanes here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:21

Scenic and Swimmable Chicago 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️🥽👙🩲

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2025/09/23

From beautiful Chicago, Illinois, another once-nasty river gets a new lease on life!Read more about the river and its intrepid swimmers here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:58

Ctrl Alt Deleaf 🚄🍂

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2025/09/20

A new train has entered the fleet with a fun, publicly-voted-on name (and it's not Trainy McTrainface!)Read more about the train here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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4:07

Tramdriver World Championship 🌍🥇

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2025/09/18

Public transit operators from all over can compete to find out who the best tram driver is... in the WORLD!Read more about the competition here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:05

Bee Sting Injection 🐝💉

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2025/09/16

Scientists are channeling the bees to make a more effective medicine delivery system!Read more about the new medical tech here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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4:15

Finnish Sand Battery

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2025/09/11

A Finnish town is using a deceptively simple new technology to stay warm using renewable energy.Read more about the big battery here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:44

Sardinian Shepherds 🐑🧀, Repeat

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2025/09/09

From the archive, Italy is planning on receiving an infusion of shepherds!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:58

Raccoon Resuscitation 🦝

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2025/09/05

A story about drunk raccoons on the local news- thank goodness for local news!Check out the segment here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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4:02

Nacelle Sweet Nacelle 🏡

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2025/09/03

A Dutch company has found a way to help solve two problems with one project: a recycled tiny home made from wind turbine parts!Read more about the project and the company here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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4:31

Dover and Above 🛥, Repeat

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2025/08/29

From the archive, an impressive (and unexpectedly international) tale of maritime rescue.Read more about the rescue here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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