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The Positive News Podcast

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Bristol
Ember
Gympanzees
Space
Singapore
Plastic Bags
Kosovo Landmines
Global Conservation (30% Target)
Womb Cancer Screening
Triodos Bank
Triodos Bank UK
Caledonian Forest
Scotland
Disability
London
Artist Studios
Fossil Fuels Advertising Ban
Bolivia – New Cat Breed
Ethical Banking
Nature Capital

The Positive News Podcast rebalances your media diet with uplifting, independent journalism about solutions and progress. Our new weekly video podcast, What Went Right, is your regular dose of good news from around the world. Each week, Positive News chief digital editor Tom Pattinson and journalist and broadcaster Lucy Watson pick three stories worth knowing about – spanning climate, science, hea... more

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What Went Right is the weekly video podcast that brings you the top stories of progress from around the world. In every episode, Positive News chief digital editor Tom Pattinson and journalist and broadcaster Lucy Watson pick three of the week's most... more

What Went Right is the weekly video podcast that brings you the top stories of progress from around the world. In every episode, Positive News chief digital editor Tom Pattinson and journalist and broadcaster Lucy Watson pick three of the week's most... more

What Went Right is the weekly video podcast that brings you the top stories of progress from around the world. In every episode, Positive News chief digital editor Tom Pattinson and journalist and broadcaster Lucy Watson pick three of the week's most... more

What Went Right is the weekly video podcast that brings you the top stories of progress from around the world. In every episode, Positive News chief digital editor Tom Pattinson and journalist and broadcaster Lucy Watson pick three of the week's most... more

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Recent Guests

Eline van der Vlist
CEO of Space, a London-based arts charity
Space (London)
Episode: Meet the curator helping artists to thrive in London | Ep5 | The Purpose Pioneers
Mark Clayton
CEO of Triodos Bank UK
Triodos Bank UK
Episode: Meet the banker proving profit and purpose can coexist | Ep4 | The Purpose Pioneers
Steve Micklewright
CEO of Trees for Life
Trees for Life
Episode: Meet the CEO bringing trees, beavers and wild cows back to Scotland | Ep3 | The Purpose Pioneers
Keith Bradbury
Co-founder of Ember, UK's first all-electric intercity coach operator
Ember
Episode: Meet the entrepreneur who is electrifying Scotland’s buses | Ep2 | The Purpose Pioneers
Steph Wheen
Founder and CEO of Gympanzees
Gympanzees
Episode: Meet the visionary woman creating space for disabled kids to play | Ep1 | The Purpose Pioneers

Hosts

Tom Pattinson
Host and digital editor of Positive News
Lucy Watson
Journalist and broadcaster
Sarah LaBrecque
Host of The Purpose Pioneers

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • I love this. Genuine people telling their stories about really making a positive difference in the world 🌎

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dallas
    8 months ago
  • Wow

    Love this podcast! Was looking for something new to listen to that feels good and that’s inspiring. This is IT. The grace and kindness in the host’s tone really brings it home. Great work, great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    acornnbunz
    United States2 years ago
  • Disappointing

    A lot of the time I struggled to understand why this is called positive news. Thanks to these episodes I have learned about abuse, discrimination, poverty, inequality, desperation etc. That is the opposite of positive. Plus, I tried subscribing to the newsletter that they advertise in every episode and did not receive any emails even after I contacted the support. I haven’t even had a reply. Not so positive no matter how I look at it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Poshum
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Good news

    Really enjoyed the first episode of this podcast. Radha and Seyi and excellent and insightful, and the journalism and research is rigorous. Looking forward to hearing what comes next

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    billiamwakespeare
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Just what we need right now

    Really great listen, good journalism and just what we need right now

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alanball85
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Mostly positive reception for hopeful, solution-focused storytelling and clear host tone.
Some listeners feel the show lacks balance or critique in coverage and newsletters may not meet expectations.
Feedback highlights the value of practical, scalable ideas and diverse guest expertise.
Guests and hosts are perceived as credible with rigorous journalism and clear impact storytelling.

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Meet the banker proving profit and purpose can coexist | Ep4 | The Purpose Pioneers
Q: Mark, I want to hear a little bit about you, yourself, as a young person, and what led you to the position you're in today.
Clayton describes an early interest in meaningful work, unexpected childhood pull toward banking, and a long career at HSBC that exposed him to how financial systems can affect people, leading to a shift toward an ethically driven path and eventually joining Unity Trust and then Triodos.
Meet the CEO bringing trees, beavers and wild cows back to Scotland | Ep3 | The Purpose Pioneers
Q: What was the tipping point that pushed you toward rewilding and a more positive path?
A pivotal moment occurred during a hike in the Dolomites when Steve encountered a lone wolf, which demonstrated that large carnivores can coexist with people and inspired a belief that Scotland could re-wild while maintaining human livelihoods.
Meet the CEO bringing trees, beavers and wild cows back to Scotland | Ep3 | The Purpose Pioneers
Q: So Steve is the CEO of Trees for Life, can you tell us what Trees for Life does and where it operates?
Trees for Life focuses on restoring the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands, working with multiple landowners to recover native woodland at scale, starting with Dundregan estate and expanding through collaborations with about 30 organizations.
Meet the curator helping artists to thrive in London | Ep5 | The Purpose Pioneers
Q: What makes artist studios so valuable to the city beyond economics?
Artist studios nurture well-being, community, and cultural output; they underpin London's creative economy and have ripple effects on schools, charities, and local neighborhoods, making the city's identity and tourist appeal possible.
Meet the curator helping artists to thrive in London | Ep5 | The Purpose Pioneers
Q: So what is Space and how does it work?
Space is a London-based arts charity that runs affordable artist studios, supports artists through development programs, and engages the public with exhibitions, funded in part by Arts Council and through cost-based rent.

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The show centers on uplifting, solutions-focused journalism spanning climate, science, health, conservation, technology, and social change. Episodes mix policy shifts, community initiatives, and practical experiments, all presented in a hopeful, action-oriented tone. Notable are in-depth conversations with leaders driving positive impact and a consistent emphasis on scalable, real-world progress across regions and sectors. This podcast often features guests who drive systemic change, partners with ethical foundations, and hosts who guide conversations toward tangible outcomes, making it useful for listeners seeking inspiration, insight, and potential collaboration opportunities.

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Recent guests on The Positive News Podcast include:

1. Eline van der Vlist
2. Mark Clayton
3. Steve Micklewright
4. Keith Bradbury
5. Steph Wheen

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