In times of crisis, we often don’t hear about the many quiet, compassionate responses made in those moments. Quietly in South Florida, a woman started an online grassroots effort originally meant to make a modest impact in her community. Now, it has raised millions of dollars for hundreds of thousands … Read more
As Tommye Austin made her way around the COVID-19 unit in early April, she worried about how long her nurses were going to have the supplies they needed to protect them from the virus. Her San Antonio, Texas, hospital was well stocked, but with a surge of cases expected in … Read more
Although many young people may be a-buzz about whatever pop musicians are on the weekly top 40 charts, this beekeeper has made a name for himself by using his electronica music to raise awareness about dwindling honeybee populations. Not only that, all of his electronic music is made using sounds … Read more
This week, National Geographic released the trailer for a new documentary about the incredible life of scientist and activist Jane Goodall—and it is already shaping up to be a much-needed lesson in global optimism. The 2-hour documentary Jane Goodall: The Hope is set to premiere on Nat Geo, Nat Geo … Read more
Despite the fears, we’re helping Geri and our audience stay positive, talking about what businesses (like Dyson, Cottonelle, Gap, and Anheuser-Busch), as well as neighborhoods, are doing to uplift thousands, and how the FDA has fast-tracked a blood treatment that uses antibodies from recovered COVID patients. Also, some of our … Read more
Episode #3 of our quarantine-inspired good news podcast: Geri and Anthony talk about the unique ways people are getting toilet paper; the Starbucks-evidence of progress in China; a breakthrough in faster testing for coronavirus; quality quarantine tips for things to do at home—and other good news. LISTEN and Subscribe to … Read more