What does a human calculator, 215-year-old couple, giant disinfecting robot, and cake all have in common? Of course, they are featured on today’s episode hosted by Brooklyn. We also talk about making mistakes and how one woman turned it into her entrepreneurial empire.

Alyssa Jo talks about schools with robotic cleaners that come in to disinfect, a company trying to connect people with nature again, a photographer studying butterflies, a sharkcam, and more.

That’s right, we are sliding right into September with great news. Fashion is going green, communities are making sure their neighbors in need are getting fed, a teen makes dolls to promote representation, and for a bonus, Brooklyn shares some tips on how to share good news without being boastful or insensitive. Thanks for listening!

Alyssa Jo talks about how Americans are crediting the pandemic for helping them become more financially responsible, a 15 year old boy who refurbished old computers and donated them to students who will be doing school from home, a couple who was supposed to be getting married during the pandemic decided to donate their reception food to a shelter and spend their wedding day feeding the homeless, and more.

Today Brooklyn celebrates the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s iconic speech, and go on to celebrate amazing things happening in the world today, like trail-blazing astronauts, a virtual 5K, a janitor turned Harvard Law student, and doughnuts popping out of a vending machine!

Alyssa Jo talks about how Africa has eradicated the wild polio virus from its continent. an ancient earth wesbite lets you see how your hometown has moved across 750 million years of continental drift, a forgotten English rainbow cave that is said to have super healing powers from ancient times, and more.

Brooklyn reports on two heroes swooping in to save lives, an 11-year-old who built her own house, and new studies showing how virtual meetings are strengthening co-worker connections, and how the simple joys of life are truly impactful.

It's Brooklyn's turn to gush about the goodness in the world. Today's stories detail COVID research wins, a wedding not even a virus could stop, a security guard-turned-doctor, edible cookie dough, and more!

Alyssa Jo talks about solar powered refrigerators that helps stop spoilage and help farmers earn 25% more, a 15 year old teen who has spent his lockdown cleaning road signs and cutting down town hedges, stories about sharks, cats, dogs, and more!

Welcome to Brooklyn's Happy Hour! It's an hour, full of happy stories going on in your world. Here's a sneak peak: an online group supports "Corona Mamas," a dog is hired on at a car dealership, and this new flavor of candy corn could make or break the holiday season.