For Goodness' Sake!
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsFor Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Everyday, throughout the world, good things are happening. If technology can connect us to hardship and pain, then it can also connect us to hope and joy. You know where you can go to hear about the bad. Now you have a place to come and hear about the good. Good stories should be told For Goodness’ Sake!
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One Last Thing
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBThis is the Final Episode of For Goodness' Sake! I want to tell you why I embarked on this project in the first place, what I have learned along the way, and why you should absolutely keep believing that the world is good. In fact, I believe the world is as good as it has ever been. Thank you to every single person who has tuned in, your support has been a huge driver in during this project. And to those of you who have gone above and beyond in supporting this show, thank you a thousand ti...
Ethical Capital
May 05, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MBThis week we are going to look at how some of the world’s biggest banks are starting to finance a green revolution. Then, how we can build a greener future on the other side of this pandemic. Also, I absolutely did not coin the term "ethical capital", I should have looked into that a bit more! Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! s...
Paris, Publix, and PPE
April 28, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MBParis is expanding the city's bike lanes as a way to improve social distancing. Factory workers lived inside their factory to help create as much protective medical equipment as possible. Publix is buying farmer's surplus to donate to food banks. This week, there is more good than you can imagine. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sak...
How To Feed The People
April 21, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MBThe population of our planet is always growing. As we slowly move toward a population of more than 10 billion people, you may think we will need to cultivate a lot more land to feed the world. Well, not necessarily. Then, one business that we don't mind is struggling during this pandemic. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so tha...
Andrew Yang and the Pope
April 14, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBDuring an address on Easter Sunday, the Pope stated that it may be time for the world to consider a Universal Basic Income. So what is a Universal Basic Income, and why is it good that we are talking about it? Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
How to Save the Seas
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MBWithout healthy oceans, we can't have a healthy planet. Sometimes it seems impossible to heal our oceans, but there is still hope. A new study found we can restore our oceans in just thirty years, and we already know how to do it. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
The Library That Stays Open
March 31, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBA newly discovered bacteria that eats polyurethane may open the door to recycling materials that previously were destined for the landfill. Then, an online library is providing all of is providing over one million digital books for free. Click here to visit the Open Library. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can kee...
There is Still Good.
March 24, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.68 MBThe world had been rightfully preoccupied with the COVID-19 pandemic. But, there is still good news out there, and you deserve to hear it now more than ever. Psychology and the Good Life is now being called The Science of Well-Being. Enroll Today! Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories e...
Minecraft-ing a Free Press
March 17, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBMinecraft is the most popular video game in history. This week, it's being used to do something no video game has ever done before. Then, how the first Native American owned film studio might increase representation of Native American culture in modern society. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you go...
iRepaired?
March 10, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MBThe European Commission recently passed laws that force manufacturers of major appliances to ensure their products can be easily repaired. Now, they are considering a similar move for personal electronics. Then, how the grocery chain Aldi is using its power for good. Learn more about Joe Whale. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake!...
A Period Piece
March 03, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.54 MBHalf of the humans on this planet are women. So why are periods still so taboo? Scotland is trying to change that reality. Also, a feel-good story about a company that makes flour. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
Great News for the Great Barrier
February 25, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.05 MBThe Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most important ecosystems. So, whenever there is a sliver of good news regarding the reef, we are eager to hear it. Then, a new medical breakthrough promises an "EpiPen" for spinal trauma. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
The Old and the New
February 18, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBThis week, we head down to Albuquerque, New Mexico to check-in on a program that is helping the elderly fight loneliness through technology. Then, a recent report shined a surprisingly positive light on the efforts of the United States to reduce carbon emissions, so let's talk about it. If you want to learn more about the Teeniors program, feel free to visit their website here. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. ...
An Interstellar Episode
February 11, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBThe Voyager 2 satellite was launched in 1977. It has been cruising through the solar system and sending back photos and data ever since. But then, suddenly, it shut off. So, what happens when your satellite turns off when it's more than 11 billion miles away? Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good ...
Peanuts, Power, and Pooches
February 03, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBA new treatment for people with peanut allergies can be seen as a sign that the medical community is confronting allergies more seriously than ever. Then, Scotland is surging toward a fully renewable supply of electricity. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
Under the Spotlight
January 28, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MBColorado College just became the 8th college in the country to achieve carbon neutrality, let's talk about it. Then, gay conversion therapy is under the spotlight, and it's about time. In this episode, I misspoke and used the term "net neutrality" instead of "carbon neutrality". Please for give me! Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' ...
There Are Still Fish to Fish!
January 20, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MBHumans eat a lot of fish, and it is a huge burden on our planet's finite fish stocks. Luckily, we finally have proof that fishery management can be extremely effective. Also, Microsoft just pledged to remove all the atmospheric carbon they have generated as a company, and it's exactly as big a deal as it sounds.
More Fish to Fish!
January 20, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MBHumans eat a lot of fish, and it is a huge burden on our planet's finite fish stocks. Luckily, we finally have proof that fishery management can be extremely effective. Also, Microsoft just pledged to remove all the atmospheric carbon they have generated as a company, and it's exactly as big a deal as it sounds. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to Fo...
The Cost of Coal
January 13, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MBGoldman Sachs just pledged that they will invest $750 billion into green initiatives over the next ten years. What makes that announcement so important? Then, a new study that says burning coal is even worse for the environment and the economy than we thought. But don't worry, it's actually good news. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness'...
A Year in Goodness
January 06, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MB2020 is upon us! But, before we say we goodbye to 2019, let's look back and remember some of the incredible, good things that happened last year. This week, 19 of the best things that happened in 2019. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
The Christmas Truce
December 23, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutes - 2.97 MBFor Goodness' Sake will be back for real on Monday January 6th. Today, one last story before we head into the new year together. This is an important one. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
From Controversial to Life Changing
December 16, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBThis week, let's talk about stem cells. Once, they were controversial. Today, they are changing lives. Then, what was the Montreal Protocol? And how did it help save the world? Finally, an update about that three digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep tell...
Free Willy! But Where?
December 09, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MBThis week, Kansas City, Missouri is trying to make public transit free within their city. Then, do you know what a drain sock is? If not, I will tell you. Finally, there is a growing movement to free whales and dolphins from captivity. But once they are free, where do they go? The Whale Sanctuary Project is trying to come up with an answer. If you want to help save the cetaceans, go check out The Whale Sanctuary Project. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed,...
Twitter and a Drone
December 02, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.29 MBThis week, the story of a missing boy, his dog, and the technology that helped save them. Then, cigarette smoking hits an all time low, and it may indicate that vaping will follow a similar trend. Finally, a new method to detect breast cancer that could save millions. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling ...
A Vaccine for Ebola
November 25, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.94 MBA vaccine for Ebola has been approved, and it could change how outbreaks around the world are contained. Then, a research station in Antarctica that redefines how energy efficient a building can be. Finally, the end of animal cruelty at Cambodia’s most important historical site. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can ke...
Protect the Good
November 18, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MBThis week, a show with a theme: protection. First, a bill to protect animals that received unanimous support in congress. Then, how New York City is working to better protect cyclists. Finally, we discuss a decades-long effort to protect gorillas in Central Africa. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling yo...
Two Birds, One Stone
November 11, 2019 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.25 MBThis week, we are telling stories around a central theme: two birds, one stone. All of these stories are about projects that set out to do something good, and ended up doing even more good than they expected. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
Progress feat. Katy O'Leary
November 04, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBThis week, we are talking about progress. The European Commission is moving the European Union toward embracing a circular economy. Medication for Tuberculosis is getting less expensive, and more effective. Finally, Katy O'Leary joins us to talk about Allerguard, a new device that can "smell" food allergens. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Go...
The Value of a Tree
October 28, 2019 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MBIn 1979, Professor T. M. Das of the University of Calcutta tried to determine the monetary value of a 50 year old tree. He came up with a very big number. Today, we look back at his work and consider other efforts to assign an economic value to a tree. Then we are forced to wonder: is this even possible? Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Check out the Unqualified Fantasy Football Podcast and go follow them on Inst...
Let's End the War on Drugs
October 21, 2019 09:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn 2001, Portugal decriminalized all drugs. Marijuana, cocaine, heroin. All decriminalized. This drastic move represented a shift in the country's drug policy. Portugal was making a declaration: drug addiction is a disease, not a crime. That declaration changed everything. Portugal also is capable of producing more than 100% of their energy requirements from renewable resources, which also deserves a mention! Finally, the first fully female space walk in history. Every week, For Goodness' ...
World Mental Health Day
October 14, 2019 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn honor of World Mental Health Day, which occurred last week, we dig into the archives and pull out some of our most popular stories related to mental health. Then, a new story: what can you do to improve the environment and your own mental well-being at the same time? Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep tellin...
Drones, Deserts, and Deep Sea Farming
October 07, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MBSometimes, humans look to the complex, technological solution, ignoring the simple, natural alternative. But this week, we look at a how drones are being used to plant trees in a perfect marriage of technology and nature. Then, why did Kroger just donate one of its stores to a competitor? Finally, how the fish farming industry is slowly cleaning up its act. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Click here to learn more...
Selfish Goodness
September 30, 2019 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBCan selfishness be a good thing? Of course! This week, IKEA is trying to become a climate positive company, but who are they doing it for? Then, we all know we should be nice to our neighbors, but did you know that you should do it for your own good? Finally, who really benefits when you take a dog on a walk? Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Click here to learn more about Hound Around Town and the Pet Alliance of ...
Grateful People Sleep Better
September 23, 2019 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MBThis week, New Mexico is pledging to cover tuition for all of its residence regardless of income. But is that even possible? Then, psychologists found that gratitude has the power to rewire your brain. Finally, how can changing the lights on the highway stabilize an ecosystem? Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. If you need a way to track your gratitude, check out Gratitude Plus, a mobile app designed to help you mak...
Positivity Dominoes
September 16, 2019 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBWe often focus on the vicious cycles that emerge as the planet continues to warm. But as we combat climate change, we will see positive vicious cycles develop. Of course, they aren't so vicious. Then, Harvard scientists just figured out how to add 18 hours to the life of a donated organ. It's a breakthrough that is surely going to save lives. Finally, seven countries have signed a pact to protect the Amazon Rainforest. So where is the rest of the world? Every week, For Goodness' Sake bring...
What to Ask the Universe
September 09, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBWe used to look to the stars and ask, "is it possible that we aren't alone?" But today, are we still asking the right questions? Then, the world's biggest Marine Protected Area is about to be established in the Atlantic Ocean. Finally, if you are an optimist, I have some very good news. Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that w...
Wind Wins!
September 02, 2019 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MBThe U.S. Department of Energy says that wind energy is now less expensive than natural gas. That is great news for the future of the green economy. Then, Paris is about to build the world's largest rooftop farm, can you guess how much food it will produce? Finally, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is getting a three digit number. Why is that such a big deal? Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on In...
Save the Coral!
August 26, 2019 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBCoral reefs are one of the coolest living structures on the planet. As the world's oceans warm, the coral is threatened. Luckily, researches at the Florida Aquarium just had a breakthrough. Then, BNP Paribas thinks gasoline-powered vehicles are a thing of the past. But what is their proof? Every week, For Goodness' Sake brings you the good news you missed, because good stories deserve to be told. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that...
Radical Ideas
August 19, 2019 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.63 MBThis week we are talking about radical ideas. We look at the efficacy of using psilocybin as an anti-depressant, consider the possibility of algae as a food source, and then imagine a way to repopulate the world's depleting supply of sea ice. Changing the world takes a whole lot of bravery, and a handful of radical ideas. This is For Goodness' Sake! Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every we...
The Lunar Library
August 12, 2019 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MBBack in April, the unmanned Beresheet spacecraft crash landed onto the moon. But something interesting may have survived the crash. Then, a thrifty way to repurpose a.. deep sea oil rig? Finally, how to use solar power to make clean drinking water. This is For Goodness' Sake! Follow us on Instagram for updates and more! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week. If you are interested in learning more about the Billion Year Archive...
More Good w/ Mary Latham
August 05, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBMary Latham has spent the last three years driving through the United States collecting stories of human kindness. She joins us on For Goodness' Sake! to tell her inspiring story. Then, a much-needed conversation about our justice system. This is For Goodness' Sake! If you were inspired by Mary's story, you can follow her on Instagram, Facebook, or at www.moregoodtoday.com Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week. Follow us on Ins...
Garbage Cafes? Let's Eat!
July 29, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBA new cafe in India accepts garbage as payment for a meal. Some of that waste is then used to build plastic roads. But, are plastic roads really a good idea? Then, a few reasons to be hopeful about the reforestation of our planet. Finally, sometimes it takes something small to bring us all together. This is For Goodness' Sake! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week. Follow us on Instagram for updates and more!
Free the Dolphins?
July 22, 2019 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MBResearch is beginning to understand that dolphins are nearly as complex as humans. So does that change how we feel about holding dolphins captive? Then, New York State just passed its own version of the Green New Deal, will other states follow? Finally, a woman who has started a hospice program for dogs. This is For Goodness' Sake! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week. The Grey Muzzle Canine Hospice Project
Trees? More Like: Earth Savers.
July 16, 2019 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBHow can something as simple as planting more trees completely change the world? Then, a round of applause for a major company starting to do the right thing. Finally, a heartwarming effort to help elderly folks reconnect. This is For Goodness' Sake! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
Can We Cure HIV?
July 08, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBScientists can now edit living DNA. Can that technology be used to cure HIV? Then, India's ambitious mission to clean up their nation. This is For Goodness' Sake! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
Internet Games vs. Fake News
July 01, 2019 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBThe American public views disinformation as one of the biggest issues facing the country. So, what can we do to stop it? Then, a story about how algae can be used to make our cities more environmentally conscious. This is For Goodness' Sake! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
The Buzz About Bees
June 17, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MBSince 2007, there has been widespread public concern that America's honey bee population has been at risk. But are we really in danger of losing all the bees? Then, how the UK is leading Europe in generating power from wind. Finally, we go to Germany, to imagine a new future for the circus. This is For Goodness' Sake! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
Can a Soccer Star Change the World?
June 10, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MBHow does one of the best soccer players in the world cause a drop in Islamophobia? Then, as the younger generations start to become the majority of American voters, what should we hope for in future elections? This is For Goodness' Sake! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
Recycle, Reuse, Reduce
June 03, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBRecycling could change the world, but we have to change recycling first. Then, New York City welcomes the whales. Finally, a creative new way to reforest a nation. Good stories deserve to be told. This is For Goodness' Sake! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.
Staying Positive About Climate Change
May 28, 2019 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MBIn the midst of the climate crisis, we look for evidence that humanity is moving in the right direction. Plus, how one organization is building a trail across the entire United States. Then, a heart warming story from the other side of the world. Good stories deserve to be told. This is For Goodness' Sake! Please subscribe to For Goodness' Sake! so that we can keep telling you good stories every week.