Good News Everyone!

Good News Everyone!

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Good News Everyone! episodes

  • Endless Opportunites
    Do what you can with what you have.
    Emily reveals her secret skill and Morgan learns chess!
    The Gals discuss making time for art. Sometimes art comes before cleaning the apartment. Self-care looks different for everyone, and even as individuals, we may prioritize our needs differently from day-to-day. Honor what your body (and mind) need today.
    Nugget EXPANDED! Join us as we explore the life of Vivian “Millie” Bailey, the woman who decided 102 was the year to start skydiving! One of the first black female pilots, 1st Lieutenant in the Women's Army Corps (WAC), a catalyst for goodness in society, Social Security Division Director, and completing work so meaningful in her late 90’s that she met the president and Vice President.
    “You need to give back to the
 community. I would like to see
 people – to the extent that they
 can – contribute. When you shop 
for groceries, pick up extra cans 
of vegetables and take them to
 the Howard County Food Bank.
 Buy extra school supplies for
 kids every fall and take them to
a school where parents might 
be hard-pressed to buy supplies
for their children. Some people
are not mindful that in Howard
County we have needs. You don’t
 have to be rich. Those small
 contributions mean something
 and will help so much.”

– Vivian “Millie” Bailey
    54 min
  • Nugget 19: There's Still Ice Cream
    Good News and Happy Leftover Day. Get ready for some goodness. Today the Good News Gals cover:
    Zack and Cambry design “Not-a-wheelchair” and prepare for mass production. By using bike parts the duo has invented a rig that makes conjuring complex terrain accessible (physically and financially)! Check out this YouTube video to learn more!
    Middle Schoolers from Valley View located in Edina, MN launched a newspaper, The Philosophers Papers. Self-described as “Two passionate writers determined on the betterment of our community.” During this tumultuous news cycle, they are engaging in politics and social justice discourse to give their peers another choice for news.
    Los Angeles has once again made history (again)! Black, Brown, and indigenous youth across L.A. have organized for years for youth programs instead of punishment & lockups! Their work paid off this week when the L.A. County Board just approved Item #19. They voted unanimously to invest in a new Development of Youth Department via Youth Justice Workgroup report!
    Cakes 4 Casualties founder and baker Kath Ryan has been filling hearts and bellies since 2009. She has been baking thousands of cakes for service people who have been injured, many as they recover from wounds in the hospital. As Kath put it, "There are times in life you're meant to be somewhere, aren't you?"
    Support this podcast on Patreon!
    37 min
  • Starting Fresh
    Today Emily and Morgan discuss the building of the new Black Wall Street and cooperative economics.
    Thank you to healthcare workers, supportive siblings, and virtual holiday celebrations!
    When waiting for changes over 400 years overdue is no longer an option…you start fresh.
    Drawing upon the legacies of thriving Black towns and cities across the United States and the long history of economic cooperations, Freedom, GA is creating a new town for 19 families.
    The founders of Freedom, GA have spoken with their actions. Be the change you want to see by supporting black families and companies. They are relying on black-owned, women-owned, and between owned contractors and vendors for the construction of the entire town!
    38 min
  • Nugget 18: The Best Title
    Good News Everyone! It’s Friday!
    Join us for some feel-good stories to ease the weight of the week off your shoulders so you can dance into the weekend!
    Taking care of your mental health during this time is more important than ever. Make the experience successful for your needs and communication style. Betterhelp and TalkSpace offer text and online options. Zocdoc is a great way to find providers in your network. Find the right professional so you can communicate about your mental health needs! (Not an ad)
    Nugget 18 is loaded with goodies!
    Dolly Parton donated 1 million dollars to coronavirus research at Vanderbilt University. Unknown to Dolly, her donation was partially used to fund the Moderna’s promising COVID-19 vaccine!
    It is Transgender Awareness Week!! Biden has promised to reverse Trump's ban on trans individuals serving in the military as well as making room for them at his table of leadership. So far, Biden’s Transition Team is partially built of People of Color, women, and LGBTQ people. His staff and senior staff are not all white, cis, able-bodied men. There is more work to be done to make his team truly reflect America but it is a collective step forward. You deserve representation, respect, and of course, basic human rights (we actually believe you deserve a whole lot more than this list)!
    Elderly Chinese care home residents have been recreating classic paintings and social media is LOVING it. Nursing staff help to style their outfits and do their makeup. These stunning photos are nothing in comparison to the confidence, joy, and laughter of the participating residents.
    Professional Rock Climber and Adventurer, Emily Harrington. A prominent figure in the climbing community starting as a teen, she is now exploring her true passion for outdoor climbing and mountains. Emily became the 4th person and the first woman to free-climb El Capitan in under 24 hours! 21 hours 13 min 51 seconds to be exact!
    Millie Bailey is known for her fireball personality. Friends describe her as daring and courageous. Millie decided to tandem skydive at 102 years old! True to her nature she was cool as a cucumber before the jump and celebrated upon completion.
    Sydney Barber is now the first Black woman to be a US Naval Academy Brigade Commander. She will assume the highest leadership position within the US Naval Academy, overseeing the day-to-day activities and professional training of 4,400 of her fellow midshipmen. This marks a victory, breaking one of the final leadership barriers in the institution’s 175-year history!
    Shout out to Georgia Hardstark's appearance on Drunk History!
    39 min
  • Create Your Own Reality
    Good Morning, good afternoon, and good evening! I hope you are all having a wonderful time existing right now. This Tuesday Morgan and Emily explore the incredible life of Professor Wangarĩ Muta Maathai.
    "Maathai stood up courageously against the former oppressive regime in Kenya Her unique forms of action have contributed to drawing attention to political oppression—nationally and internationally. She has served as inspiration for many in the fight for democratic rights and has especially encouraged women to better their situation."
    — The Norwegian Nobel Committee, in a statement announcing her as the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner.
    This powerful woman reminds us never to step back from a fight in the midst of injustice and that “failure” might be exactly what our lives need to really do the work that needs to be done.
    References:
    https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/2004/maathai/biographical/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wangari_Maathai
    Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
    1 hr 29 min
  • Nugget 17: Lend a Hand
    Warm your hearts on this chilly November morning with a Good News Nugget!
    Morgan and Emily appreciate the balance between the beauty of winter and the mind-numbing cold. Emily is working on her cozy sweater game (and winning) while Morgan made a friend during the pandemic!
    The Good News Gals appreciate *blips* of human interaction (following all pandemic restrictions) in the days of COVID.
    In this episode:
    · The women in Kandahar, Afghanistan are hitting the gym. In this conservative city, women are discouraged from taking control of their own bodies. Good News, the women are improving their physical and mental health in secret (safely).
    · The extraordinary Maestro João Carlos Martins and the tool (affordable bionic gloves) that allowed him to play the piano once again. Two pieces of a puzzle reconnect in this wholesome story. Watch the joy of a musician reunited with his other half.
    · The president of Macalester College in St. Paul, MN is using her power and privilege to fight injustice. Dr. Suzanne Rivera has (again) offered to cover bail and any other fines for Macalester students arrested for "civil disobedience" who can't afford to pay! Check out @Macalesterpres on Twitter to see more from this great leader.
    · In a three-part story you won’t want to miss, Emily talks about E-Nable. This organization consists of a global network of volunteers who use their 3D printers, design skills, and personal time to create free 3D printed prosthetic hands for those in need. Their goal is to provide free prosthetic hands to underserved populations around the world.
    · The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved a motion calling for county counsel and other staff to report back with “options for removing or impeaching” the elected sheriff, Alex Villanueva. This win is the first step in a hard-fought battle. Los Angeles your voices are being heard. Local organizing groups have been hard at work to make sure people in positions of power are being held accountable for their actions, resulting in a safer LA for all Angelenos.
    Check out the Good News Gals Art Instagram’s:
    @mo_moxy
    @xo.emcreations
    46 min
  • Raise Your Hand
    The presidential election has come and gone, but voter suppression and the activists who have fought to protect and reinstate voting rights are on our minds.
    Emily shares the story of the rising star of the Democratic Party, Stacey Abrams.
    Born in Madison Wisconsin, raised in Gulf Port Mississippi, and Atlanta, GA Stacey Abrams was not a stranger to voter suppression or social justice work. Georgia has a long and well-documented history of voter suppression.
    Her parents were involved in the civil rights movement starting as teens and raised their 6 children to appreciate and understand the power of a vote.
    Currently, in her impressive career, this creator of opportunity holds the roles of politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and author. Her work to combat voter suppression has brought her name to the public eye recently. The praise is well deserved as Abrams is credited with 800,000 successful voter registrations prior to the presidential election.
    Movie / TV Recommendations: 2:59 - 11:17
    The Queen’s Gambit 2:59- 4:20
    Schitt’s Creek: 4:21-7:14
    **Schitt’s Creek spoiler alert: 4:51 - 5:41**
    Truth Seekers: 7:45-8:45
    Clouds: 8:59-11:17
    · Checkout Zach's Osteosarcoma Fund
    Stacey Abrams Story 11:39-40.0
    If you are an eligible voter in Georgia, go to:
    · Text FAIR to 70700
    44 min
  • Nugget 16: Victory Lap

    In this Good New Nugget Morgan and Emily focus on the WIN's we have seen.

    Join us for some rapid fire good news! Learn how your hard work and your votes paid off for humanity. Together we are changing the way our country handles addiction (starting in Oregon*), introducing a higher minimum wage in Florida and appreciating the election wins in NZ.

    Outside of politics you can join our appreciation for Tom Saltsman and his annual Halloween gigantic art creation and the individual who has devoted his life to combat sex trafficking: Ajeet Singh.

    *Oregon Measure 110. Addiction Recovery Centers: 

    Reclassifies drug possession offenses to lesser violations resulting in a $100 fine or a completed health assessment.

    32 min
  • The World According to Men

    Morgan and Emily elaborate on the extraordinary life of Rajmata Gayatri Devi.

    Indian princess and outspoken politician.

    Style Icon and social activist. 

    Philanthropist and third Maharani consort of Jaipur. 

    Rajmata Gayatri Devi is the boldly independent heroine we need on Election Day. Join us to learn about her incredible life and a reminder that even our heroes are humans who have love and fears. 

    For an extra shot of joy today, check out our YouTube Recommendation: Squirmy and Grubs

    1 hr 21 min
  • Nugget 15: Welcome to the Party

    First things first: If you have not sent in your mail in ballot, do NOT put it in the mail. Please be sure to turn in your ballot to an official ballot box/other drop off locations in your county. You can find this information on your counts voting informational website. If you are voting in person, please be safe, wear a mask, and feel our support as you stand in line. 

    Don’t be discouraged if you have to change your voting plan. 

    Thank you ALL for voting. 

    In Nugget 15, Scientist Emily shares the connection between pumpkins, cantaloupe, and cucumber! 

    It’s a theme day! Elections and strong women. We hope you leave the podcast feeling ready to demonstrate the power within you! 

    During this episode, Morgan and Emily cover: 

    • Lady Leaders from way back when: Susanna Salter, America’s first woman mayor (winning over 60% of the vote).
    • Recent Law School Graduate: Brianna Hill who gave birth during the bar exam! 
    • History Professor Allan Lichtman, correctly predicted the outcome of every presidential elections since Regan. 
    • Jasmine Jones and Dr. Regina Hampton have co-founded Cherry Blossom Intimates. They are creating a more positive prosthetic experience by changing the world of breast prosthetic options for individuals who have had a mastectomy. 
    • Early voting is coming in strong! People making sure their voices are being heard and using the extra time to vote in safety. 
    • Teachers taking care of students outside the classroom. Food insecurity is a very real and relevant worry in the lives of families across the U.S. This issue has been exacerbated by the pandemic and virtual learning means students who rely on school provided breakfast and lunch have been cut off from this vital resource. Margaret Norris (a teacher in Maryland) stepped up to make sure students have access to food.

    46 min

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Looking for motivation in your life or a break from the doom and gloom of current news? Good news...you found us! GNE is a humorous and uplifting podcast hosted by Morgan Langworthy and Emily Maghrak.…