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It’s a cliffhanger! We are on the cusp of EPISODE 1,000…so I’m going on a much-needed vacation.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 999: Good news for a rare bird, a lengthy stroll around Disneyland, celebrating the anniversary of “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland”, a full concert by the Oscar Peterson Trio, and more…
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: Take a stroll around ALL of Disneyland, HERE! Good Times: Happy publishing anniversary to “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll! Learn more about this landmark classic, HERE. Sounds Good: Treat yourself to a 40-minute concert of the Oscar Peterson Trio from 1964, HERE!…
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Episode 998: Good news in the fight against HIV/AIDS, amazing things to see and do in Hawai’i, classic Disney cartoons, a stunning cello performance, and more…
Today’s Show Notes: Explore National Geographic’s picks for the top 10 things to do in Hawaii, HERE! Good For You: Give your inner kid a treat and watch some vintage Disney cartoons, HERE. Sounds Good: Enjoy a gorgeous performance of Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 997: Good news in the fight against cancer, a lovely thought from Mister Rogers, the beauty of London from the air, the genius of Charlie Christian, and more…
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: Explore London from above, HERE. Bon Appetit: Check out 5 INCREDIBLE street food finds in London! Click HERE! Sounds Good: Happy belated birthday to the legendary jazz & swing guitar player, Charlie Christian! Listen to “Swing To Bop” HERE!By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 996: Good news in the fight against pancreatic cancer, the sights and foods of Florence and more of Italy, the classic humor of Jack Benny, Johnny Hodges and his alto sax, and more…
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: Explore Italian food, culture, and beauty with Phil Rosenthal, HERE. Good For You: Enjoy some vintage entertainment with some Old Time Radio episodes of The Jack Benny Show, HERE. Sounds Good: Happy Birthday (tomorrow) to legendary sax player Johnny Hodges! Listen to his gorgeous version of “All Of Me”, HERE.…
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Episode 995: Great news for the environment in the UK, a lovely reminder from Mister Rogers, the many delights of Edinburgh, a breathtaking performance from Wynton Marsalis, and more…
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: Explore gorgeous Edinburgh via the Adventures of Peter and Lauren, HERE! Bon Appetit: Check out some delectable food from the Edinburgh Christmas Market! Link HERE. Sounds Good: Listen to a stunning rendition of “Amazing Grace”, performed by Winton Marsalis, HERE.…
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Episode 994: Hope for damaged coral reefs, an endangered wild cat species bounces back, the delights of Edinburgh, a stunning live performance from 1969, and more…
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: Explore the many wonders of Edinburgh, with Rick Steves! Click HERE! Sounds Good: Watch one of the most famous live jazz performances ever, as Les McCann & Eddie Harris meet for the first time and make a classic recording of “Compared To What”, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 993: The world’s most livable cities, the unstoppable shift to renewable power, Phil Rosenthal shows us Paris, Louis Armstrong performs “Black and Blue”, and more…
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: Explore the culinary and cultural wonders of Paris, with Phil Rosenthal! Click HERE! Good For You: Enjoy a few heart-warming moments from The Graham Norton Show, HERE. Sounds Good: Check out a stunning performance of the song “Black and Blue” from Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars, HERE.…
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Episode 992: Great news in the fights against Alzheimer’s and cancer, more delights of London (including amazing FOOD!), the stunning and moving “Hymn To Freedom” by Oscar Peterson, and more…
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: More of the best of London with Rick Steves, HERE. Bon Appetit: Check out some of the INCREDIBLE foods to be found at the Borough Market in London, HERE! Sounds Good: Give a listen to the magnificent “Hymn To Freedom” by the Oscar Peterson Trio, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 991 (officially!): Revisiting some favorite good news stories, a lovely reminder from Mister Rogers, the wonders of London, the deeply swinging “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy”, and more…
Today’s Show Notes Wonderful World: Explore London alongside the delightful Rick Steves, HERE. Sounds Good: Listen to the extraordinary “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by the Cannonball Adderly Quintet, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 991(ish): Wind power continues to grow, a great quote from Shakespeare, a delightful coffee shop in Sydney, the wonder of Ella Fitzgerald, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links! Wonderful World: Check out this lovely coffee shop in Sydney, Australia! Link HERE. Sounds Good: Enjoy a stunning performance of “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” with Ella Fitzgerald, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 991: Progress in the fight against Amazon rainforest deforestation, a great quote from Wordsworth, hope for dementia patients, the music of Billie Holiday, and more…
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Today’s Links! Wonderful World: Explore some historic sites in Ireland, with Rick Steves! Link HERE. Sounds Good: Check out a swinging live performance by Billie Holiday in 1958, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 990: A simple blood test to identify heart disease risk, a lovely quote from George Herbert, the culinary wonders of Barcelona, an oboe concerto by Bach, and more…
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Today’s Links: Wonderful World: Explore amazing Barcelona with the delightful Phil Rosenthal, HERE. Good Company: Check out this lovely interview of Phil Rosenthal on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”, HERE. Sounds Good: Enjoy a wonderful Oboe Concerto (reconstruction) composed by Bach, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 989: Somalia’s debt gets cancelled, a pithy quote from George Herbert, Phil Rosenthal visits Tokyo, the music of Muddy Waters, and more…
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Today’s Links! Wonderful World: Explore Tokyo with Phil Rosenthal, HERE! Good Times: Check out a stunning performance by blues master Muddy Waters, HERE. Sounds Good: Enjoy Bach’s delightful Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, Link HERE!By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 988: Reasons to go “Flexitarian”, a good reminder from poet George Herbert, hope for the British hedgehog, the delights of Barcelona, the genius of Buster Keaton AND Bach, and more…
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Today’s Links! Wonderful World: Explore stunning Barcelona and its culinary wonders, with Phil Rosenthal! Link HERE. Good For You: The comic films of Buster Keaton are always Good For You! Explore them HERE! Sounds Good: Enjoy a performance of Bach’s Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 987: Returning stolen land to native peoples, a great quote from George Herbert, exploring Italy with Phil Rosenthal, Bach’s Brandenburg No. 5, and more…
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Today’s Links! Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Join Phil Rosenthal as he takes in the foods and sights of Italy, HERE. Sounds Good: Take in the wonder of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 986 (ish): Great news of animal conservation in Scotland, a thoughtful quote from George Herbert, Phil Rosenthal in Paris, Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suite, and more…
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Today’s Links Wonderful World: Explore the culinary and cultural delights of Paris with Phil Rosenthal, HERE. Sounds Good: Kick off our Bach-Week with a stirring rendition of the Cello Suite No. 1, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 986: A major drop in child mortality, a great quote from Einstein, Disneyland’s Opening Day, the dancing delights of Gene Nelson, and more…
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Episode 982: Polio is nearly eradicated globally, a great quote from Einstein, street foods in Oaxaca, Nat King Cole & his trio swing “Straighten Up & Fly Right”, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links… Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Check out FOUR amazing street food finds in the culinary capital of Mexico, the city of Oaxaca! Link HERE. Sounds Good: Watch and listen as the Nat King Cole Trio (with drummer Lee Young), perform their signature tune, “Straighten Up & Fly Right”, HERE.…
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Episode 981: Saving British pubs, saving endangered parrots, exploring a remarkable chapel in Ethiopia, the piano brilliance of Nat King Cole, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links… Wonderful World: Check out this breathtaking chapel inside a cliff face in Ethiopia, HERE. Sounds Good: Behold the wonder that is Nat King Cole’s piano playing, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 980: Earth Prize finalists, a beautiful reminder from Thich Nhat Hanh, an odd little town in the Netherlands, the genius of Douglas Adams, swingin’ trumpet from Harry James, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links… Wonderful World: Explore the Dutch town of Giethoorn, HERE Good Company: Listen to a lively talk by the late, great author Douglas Adams, HERE. Sounds Good: Check out Harry James & His Orchestra as they swing “Two O’Clock Jump”, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 979: Arizona cancels medical debt, a beautiful reminder from Thich Nhat Hanh, a surprising spot for Indian food in L.A., the swinging sound of Les Brown, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links… Wonderful World: Check out the surprising location of some of Los Angeles’s best Indian food, HERE. Good Times: Happy birthday to one of the greatest scientific minds of all time, Albert Einstein! Get a peek at his personal life HERE. Sounds Good: …and Happy birthday to one of the greatest Big Band leaders of all time, Les …
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Episode 978: Amazing progress in the fight against CO2 emissions, a lovely reminder from Thich Nhat Hanh, Van Gogh’s last painting, music from a Chicago jazz legend, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World: Learn about a castle that has been in the same family for centuries, HERE. Good For You: The YouTube channel “Great Art Explained” is always Good For You! Learn about Vincent Van Gogh’s last painting, HERE. Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great Frank Teschemacher! Listen to his classic recording of…
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Episode 977: Scotland gives derelict land back for community use, another great quote from Thich Nhat Hanh, a surprising Michelin-starred eatery, the music of Astor Piazzolla, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Check out this Singapore-based hawker stall with a Michelin-starred meal for $1.50! Link HERE. Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great Astor Piazzolla! Watch him perform his signature tune, Libertango, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 976 (Take Two!): Amazing news about homelessness in Finland, a brilliant quote from Thich That Hanh, the oldest Junk boat in Hong Kong, the magic of Big Beiderbecke, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links! Wonderful World: Learn about the oldest surviving Junk boat in Hong Kong Harbor, HERE Sounds Good: Treat yourself to the delightful piano work, “In A Mist” by Big Beiderbecke, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast
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Link for Today! Plymouth Housing works to alleviate the unhoused crisis in Seattle! Learn more, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 976: Restoring nature in the EU, a great quote from Thich That Hanh, a Scottish village in Italy, a brilliant performance of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Check out this odd little “Scottish” village nestled in the Italian Alps, HERE. Sounds Good: Enjoy a wonderful performance of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 975: The EU plans to go “Carbon Neutral”, jaguars spotted (!) in Arizona, the wonders of Santiago, the legendary Roots crew, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Explore the many sights of Santiago, Chile, HERE Good Company: Check out an insightful interview with Tarik Trotter, AKA Black Thought, HERE Sounds Good: …and then witness Black Thought along with the rest of The Roots, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 974: Money really can’t buy happiness, rescuing Scotland’s lost pinewoods, the brilliance of Amanda Gorman’s poetry, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Explore the Conguillio National Park in Chile, HERE Good Times & Sounds Good: Watch the incredible poet Amanda Gorman perform the work she created for the Presidential Inauguration, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 973: Good news for hedgehogs, the beauty of La Serena in Chile, classic Disney cartoons, the brilliance of the Oscar Peterson Trio, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Check out some things to do in La Serena, Chile, HERE Good For You: Enjoy a collection of classic Mickey Mouse cartoons, HERE Sounds Good: Treat yourself to a jazz concert with the Oscar Peterson Trio in 1964, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 972: The UK leaves a terrible treaty behind, the four-day-work-week gets even MORE support, the wonders of Chile’s Elqui Valley, amazing street food in Santiago, the powerhouse tap dancing of the ...
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Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Explore the fabulous Elqui Valley region of Chile, HERE. Bon Appetit: Check out some killer street food from Santiago, Chile, HERE. Sounds Good: Hold onto your hats, and watch Cab Calloway & His Orchestra swing “The Jumpin’ Jive”, and the Nicholas Brothers tap you breath away, HERE.…
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Episode 971: Aussie workers gain the “Right to Disconnect”, Paris puts the brakes on SUVs, the wonder of Torres Del Paine in Chile, Prince blows your everlovin mind, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World: Explore the majestic Torres Del Paine National Park in Chile, HERE. Sounds Good: Check out Prince’s incendiary guitar solo at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2004, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 970: The continuing rise of renewable energy, a powerful quote from Booker T. Washington, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jrs last speech, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World: Explore Boston’s Black History sites, HERE Good Company: Listen to highlights of the Rev. Dr. Maritn Luther King, Jr’s last speech, HERE Sounds Good: Check out the profound and powerful track “Immigrants (We Get The Job Done)” HEREBy dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 969: Rolling out the world’s first malaria vaccine, Cleveland’s Black history, the legacy of James Reese Europe, the power of De La Soul & The Roots, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World: Learn about Cleveland’s deep Black history, HERE. Good Times: Today is the birthday of the legendary Black musician and orchestra leader, James Reese Europe! Find out his story, HERE. Sounds Good: Check out an astonishing performance of “Stakes Is High” with De La Soul and The Roots, HERE…
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Episode 968: Good news for cranes (the bird kind) in the UK, more amazing Black History, the brilliant music of Arrested Development, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World: Explore the sites being preserved along the Civil Rights Trail, HERE Sounds Good: Check out an incredible performance by Arrested Development of “People Everyday”, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 967: Great repurposing of defunct coal mines, a great quote from Aretha Franklin, phenomenal African American cuisine, more great Conscious Hip Hop, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World: Explore the Civil Rights Trail, HERE. Bon Appetit: Check out chef Michael Twitty’s historical African American cuisine, HERE. Sounds Good: Listen to a classic of Conscious Hip Hop, “Self Destruction”, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 965: Hope for London’s green spaces, a powerful quote from Thurgood Marshall, the “Right to Disconnect” comes to Australia, the swinging jazz of Kansas City and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links! Wonderful World: Learn all about the phenomenal music scene of Kansas City in the 1930s, HERE. Good Company: Spend some time with the brilliant Mary Lou Williams, HERE. Sounds Good: …and watch Count Basie and His Orchestra as they swing “How High The Moon”, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 964: Banning “forever chemicals” in New Zealand / Aotearoa, a great quote from Booker T. Washington, some history about the Savoy Ballroom, the genius of Gregory Hines, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Explore the history of Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom, HERE Good Times: Check out the phenomenal Gregory Hines as he pays tribute to his mentor, Sammy Davis Jr., HERE. Sounds Good: Nile Rodgers and CHIC give a funky Tiny Desk Concert at NPR, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 963: Great things happening in England’s forests, the history of Central Avenue in Los Angeles, the evolution of House music, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Learn about the history of Los Angeles’s thriving Black cultural center, Central Avenue, courtesy of the legendary Chester Whitmore, HERE. Good For You: House music is always Good For You, so learn about its evolution, HERE. Sounds Good: Check out House music legend Frankie Knuckles playing his anthem “Your …
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Episode 962: A possible blood test to detect brain tumors earlier, an amazing documentary on the history of the Cotton Club, the incredible story of Black American cuisine, reclaiming the banjo for Black ...
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Today’s Show Notes Wonderful World: Check out the amazing Cotton Club Remembered documentary, HERE. Bon Appetit: Learn about the influence of Black culture on American cuisine, HERE. Sounds Good: Learn about the Black roots of Bluegrass music and more, HERE.By dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 961: Lots of progress in renewable energy around the world, a great quote from Michelle Obama, a bit of history about the Apollo Theater, the musical brilliance of Sheku Kaneh-Mason, and more…
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Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: History of the Apollo Theatre, Link HERE Sounds Good: Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s Tiny Desk Concert, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast
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Episode 960: A surprising benefit of tomato juice, more wise words from Dr. Maya Angelou, stunning Singapore, the gospel music of Kirk Franklin, and more…
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Good News: Researchers have found that tomato juice can fight salmonella and more! Link HERE. The Good Word: One more great quote from Dr. Maya Angelou. Good To Know: A wonderful bit of African-American history! Good News: A traditional Chinese medicine may have profound benefits for victims of strokes, Link HERE. Wonderful World: Explore the remar…
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Episode 959: An unusual help for menopause symptoms, more wisdom from Maya Angelou, the Haitian founder of Chicago, Black American roots music and its role in modern techno, and more…
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Good News: Cold-water swimming may help ease menopause symptoms! Link HERE. The Good Word: More great words from Dr. Maya Angelou. Good To Know: Amazing history about the Underground Railroad… Good News: A non-punitive system in a group of UK schools shows promise, HERE! Wonderful World: Learn about the black founder of Chicago HERE. Good Times: On…
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Episode 958: A ban on hidden online fees in the UK, a great quote from Maya Angelou, an incredible marine theme park in Manila, the Smithsonian Museum of African-American History & Culture, and more…
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Good News: The UK introduces legislation of fight against hidden online fees! Link HERE. The Good Word: Another terrific quote from Maya Angelou for Black History Month. Good To Know: More great Black History… Good News: More reasons to get some physical activity in your day, Link HERE. Wonderful World: Explore the phenomenal Manila Ocean Park, HER…
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Episode 957: A surprising side-benefit of solar installations, a great quote from Maya Angelou, amazing street food in Singapore, stirring African-American spirituals of the Civil War, and more…
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Good News: Solar installations can benefit insect populations! Link HERE. The Good Word: A wonderful quote from Maya Angelou. Good To Know: More great Black History information! Good News: New York City moves to erase medical debt, Link HERE. Wonderful World: Explore some gorgeous parks in Singapore, HERE. Bon Appetit: …And then check out incredibl…
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Episode 956: Promising trends in renewable power, a brilliant quote from Maya Angelou, 5 gorgeous parks in Singapore, the legacy of secret codes in Slave Songs, and more…
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Good News: The International Energy Agency reports some positive trends in renewable energy growth, HERE. The Good Word: A wonderful, and familiar, reminder from Maya Angelou. Good To Know: A great bit of historical trivia for Black History Month… Good News: Hawaii replaced its last coal plant with a giant battery! Link HERE. Wonderful World: Explo…
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Episode 955: Progress in the fight against malaria, a great quote from Langston Hughes, a gorgeous Hawaiian valley, the power of the late Congressman John Lewis, Mozart’s sublime “Serenade in B Flat Major ...
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Good News: Cameroon begins a landmark rollout of a malaria vaccine for children, Link HERE. The Good Word: One more great quote from Langston Hughes for the week. Good To Know: A great historical tidbit about an enormous cheese… Good News: More great vaccine-related news, this time with a benefit fighting cancer! Link HERE. Wonderful World: Explore…
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Episode 954: An innovative step toward more charging points for TVs, help for Galapagos tortoises, reflections on the first sit-in in North Carolina in 1960, the delight of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No ...
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Good News: British Telecom is planning to take unused cable cabinets and convert them to charging stations for electric vehicles! Link HERE. The Good Word: A great quote from Langston Hughes. Good To Know: A fun fact about stinky (aromatic!) cheese… Good News: Galapagos tortoises are being repatriated to their native land, Link HERE. Wonderful Worl…
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Episode 953: Good news for Polish forests, a great quote from Langston Hughes, the deeper meaning behind hula, amazing vintage Hawaiian music, and more…
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Good News: The Polish government is beginning to protect ancient woodlands, Link HERE. The Good Word: A lovely poetic excerpt from Langston Hughes. Good To Know: A bizarre cheese fact from 2014… Good News: A great step forward for political representation in Spain, Link HERE. Wonderful World: Explore the beauty of the hula, “The Heartbeat of the Ha…
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Episode 952: Elephant numbers are growing in southern Africa, the many powers of Hawai’i’s volcanoes, more beautiful Mozart, and more…
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Good News: The population of elephants in the parks of southern Africa are on the rise! Link HERE. The Good Word: A gorgeous bit of verse from Langston Hughes. Good To Know: A surprising use for a cheesemaking byproduct… Good News: England and Wales will offer financial aid to help domestic abuse survivors flee their abusers, Link HERE. Wonderful W…
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