The Good News Podcast

In Rwanda, an annual ceremony is good for conservation and communities!

Read more about the ceremony here

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 here 

A new record has been set on the Appalachian Trail

Read more about the record here

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

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

Notpla, the seaweed plastic maker, is continuing to find ways to replace plastic with dissolvable seaweed.

Read more about the new grant here

From the archive, good news from sidewalks near you- you can see space stuff!

Read more about #popscope here

Two world records have been busted in Kenya- both related to planting trees!

Read more about the planting here

From the archive, technology using old techniques might yield quick, low-carbon housing! Very cool!

Read more about the 3D houses here

Japanese fireworks may soon get a bit more eco-friendly.

Read more about the fireworks here 

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

An artist has gone above and beyond to save (and draw attention to) a rare UK phone box.

Read more about the trip here

Plant parents rejoice! A new business can help keep your plants healthy, and happy!

Read more about the business here

Minecraft helps people build digital cities and also improve their real-world cities too.

Read more about the program here

From the archive, teeth might soon be regrowable!

Read more about tooth regrowth here

A group of older pals are swimming, diving, and cleaning ponds all over Cape Cod. Very cool!

Read more about the group here

Recently Scotland has passed a rule requiring bricks with space for birds in new construction.

Read more about the rule here

From the archive, in New England, a smart reuse (continued use?) of technology to keep folks connected.

Read more about the payphones here

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

From the archive, a new paint can help keep buildings cooler in humid, rainy places around the globe.

Read more about it here 

Two best friends are bringing each other (and social media fans) lots of joy.

Learn more about the duck and a dog here

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

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. 

A group of 18 donkeys are doing great work protecting a Spanish national park.

Read more about the donkeys here 

California is reining in the wild world of food expiration labeling- that's good news!

Read more about the labels here

Kevin Bean (formerly Kevin Bacon) is helping to get the word out about Beansday!

Read more about the name change here

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

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 here 

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

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

From the archive, an innovative bike design is built for people who need the most reliable possible bike.

Learn more about the bike here 

Japanese soccer fans have gotten a darn good reputation around the globe.

Read more about the fans' tradition here

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

The Ocean Cleanup is coming to LA to help clean up its rivers before the LA28 Olympic games.

Read more about the cleanup here

Five donkeys in the French countryside are helping folks tackle their mental health challenges.

Read more about the program here

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

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

Flavor Flav continues to support and bolster women Olympians and Paralympians.

Read more about SHE Weekend here

A beautiful partnership between two institutions: libraries and schools!

Read more about The 81 Club here

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