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Positive, progressive news for democracy daily! Democrats, leftists, liberals, and democratic socialists welcome. A respite from troubling headlines in difficult times. Sure, read the bad news, but then listen to us! Send good news tips to beowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.com or 202-656-6271.

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Latest Episodes

India cancer drug price cut | India expands cancer drug price caps, slashing costs on 137 medicines by up to 70 per cent from November 9 - Telegraph India

Edinburgh Guide Swaps Harry Potter Tour for LGBTQ+ History - Gayety

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Did you know that Good News for Lefties is featured on the Progressive Voices Network? That's right, every Saturday and Sunday from 12-1pm ET / 9-10am PT, you can hear the best good news of the week by going to ProgressiveVoices.com or to Progressive... more

In this Day of the Dead edition of Good News for Lefties, weekend host Wendy King covers the latest clashes over presidential power, election rights, and public safety—and shares stories of greater access to the outdoors and a musical protest against... more

Pro-Trump Serbia Leader Blames ‘American Deep State’ After Election Defeat - Newsweek

Somalia cuts down cholera deaths by 93 percent.

Thousands March Across Europe Against Inequality and 'for Young People’s Future' | Common Dreams

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Recent Guests

Glenn Kirschner
Legal analyst and former federal prosecutor
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Shilpi Chhotray
Co-founder and president of Counterstream Media and host of A People's Climate
Counterstream Media
Episode: Good News For The Environment! With Shilpi Chhotray
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Corey Bretschneider
Professor and commentator promoted in the Oath in the Office promo
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John Fuglesang
Comedian and commentator featured in a guest segment
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Episode: Good News for Lefties- Progressive Voices Edition for August 23rd
John Fuglsang
Host of The John Fuglsang Show, invited guest on this episode
Episode: Judge Dismisses Trump's Harvard Lawsuit and Nebraska Court Upholds Voting Rights
Cory Bretschneider
Professor and constitutional scholar, invited guest
Episode: Judge Dismisses Trump's Harvard Lawsuit and Nebraska Court Upholds Voting Rights
Puneet Maharaj
Executive Director of National Nurses United
National Nurses United
Episode: A NEW PODCAST! Good Chats For Lefties
Peggy Flanagan
Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor
Minnesota state government
Episode: PM News: Flanagan's Primary Triumph, Colorado's Nature Library Opens

Hosts

Beowulf Rochlen
Host of the show; associated with Good News for Lefties / Daily News for Democracy. Frequent collaboration with related Left-leaning outlets.
Beowulf Rocklin
Host of Good News for Lefties; appears across episodes focusing on progressive, pro-democracy storytelling.
Beowulf Rockland
Host of Good News for Lefties; contributes to multi-episode coverage of progressive news and civic stories.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 663 ratings
  • Usually love this podcast.

    Love this podcast & don’t always agree. It saddens me to see that most seem to think it’s okay for Palestinians to commit open genocide against Israel in the most brutal & cruel manner possible & yet they aren’t allowed to defend themselves or their children & families. The youngest Israeli victim was only nine months old. What would this be called if that nine month old were your child? If the beaten & battered women gang raped repeatedly until they died from it were your wives? If the elderly ... more

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    Written Art
    United States19 days ago
  • Some stories really aren't good news at all, unless it's an atom at the bottom of a barrel...

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    Seyfert
    22 days ago
  • I searched extensively for "good news."

    Thank you for lighting a candle in the darkness for me & friends I recommended this podcast to! ❤️‍🩹 My only caveat would be that several minutes in a row of advertising & recommendations for other shows (Banned Camp) negatively cuts into the otherwise good experience. Luckily I've learned the timing to skip ahead in episodes. 👍

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    Shel Lynn
    United States3 months ago
  • Good news 🗞️

    Thank you for your tireless reporting on good news. With the endless firehose of corruption in this current regime, it’s so nice to know there are still good people getting into good trouble 🫶🏼❤️🤍💙

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    DeannaVT79
    United States3 months ago
  • A breath of fresh air

    This podcast is an excellent counterbalance to all the bad news that permeates every aspect of life in a would-be authoritarian state. It helps me stay energized for the fight.

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    United States4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the hopeful, pro-democracy framing and practical policy takeaways.
Audiences value the mix of local and global good-news stories and calls to civic action.
A few comments call for production tweaks (audio quality, pacing) but praise the host's optimism and clarity.
Some listeners note ads are too long or frequent, impacting pacing.

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Good News For The Environment! With Shilpi Chhotray
Q: What did you find in researching that episode?
Chhotray describes how A People's Climate examines the U.S. military's environmental footprint, including its bases, fuel use and destructive operations, and how the military's infrastructure connects with AI. She argues that climate discussions must scrutinize military activity and connect climate and anti-war movements.
Good News For The Environment! With Shilpi Chhotray
Q: The solar and wind conversation is really interesting because it's so different state by state. So the federal government has an incentive to work with the oil companies. What are you seeing?
Chhotray says support for renewable energy varies by state, while oil and coal interests shape policy and messaging. She points to public support for wind and solar and the normalization of solar power and electric-vehicle charging in California.
A NEW PODCAST! Good Chats For Lefties
Q: Right. So tell us, what touched this off? What happened?
Puneet explains that Deborah was reportedly kidnapped by ICE, with initial information coming through her employer and rapid union coordination to support her release and safety.
Good News for Lefties- Progressive Voices Edition for June 21st
Q: What was the outcome of the amendment to bar Bill Pulte from serving as DNI in an acting capacity?
The amendment failed with a 49 to 49 vote, despite Republicans raising concerns about Pulte's credentials.
Good News for Lefties- Progressive Voices Edition for June 7th
Q: What major policy story is highlighted about New York City in the episode?
The city is praised for balancing its budget by cutting deficits without cutting essential services, funded in part by new taxes on wealthy households and strategic investments in public goods.

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A positive, progressive roundup focused on hopeful, democracy-forward news. Episodes highlight governance wins, labor victories, climate progress, and civic engagement through concise, story-driven segments. The tone stays upbeat and solution-oriented, often weaving in calls for listener participation and advocacy. A notable strength is combining local and global good-news stories with policy context, making it a practical fit for audiences seeking optimism and actionable civic insights. A few recurring production quirks (front-end bells between stories, occasional ad read tempo) are discussed by listeners, but overall the show's energy and clear left-leaning framing stand out as its distinctive edge.

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