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Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35832688?utm_source=youtube Trump's approval rating hits record low in poll, midterms loom (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/10/18/trump-approval-rating-record-low-poll-midterms/92316196007/) California Law Gives Consumers the Right to Reach a Human Agent Instead of AI (https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/california-law-gives-consumers-reach-182234711.html) Pittsburgh Water Launches Debt Forgiveness Program to Help Families with Rising Costs (https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/pittsburgh-water-launches-debt-forgiveness-program-to-help-families-with-rising-costs/) Palm Beach GOP pulls support for candidate accused…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35824916?utm_source=youtube How NYC Students Saved School Lunch (https://reasonstobecheerful.world/how-nyc-students-saved-school-lunch/) 'Power Lies at the Hands of the People': Thousands of No Kings Events Rally Voters for 2026 Midterms | Common Dreams (https://www.commondreams.org/news/no-kings-october-17) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35813447?utm_source=youtube Disastrous Sign for GOP as Polls Show Independent Revolt Against Trump Economy | Common Dreams (https://www.commondreams.org/news/disastrous-sign-for-gop-as-polls-show-independent-revolt-against-trump-economy) State AGs Sue ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Over 'Willful, Dangerous, Reckless, and Unlawful Conduct' | Common Dreams (https://www.commondreams.org/news/openai-lawsuit) Hidden fees cost Michigan patients millions. Lawmakers push reforms - Bridge Michigan (https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/hidden-fees-cost-michigan-patients-millions-lawmakers-push-reforms/) Young…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35805269?utm_source=youtube 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 voices on the…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35803091?utm_source=youtube In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Wendy King brings you a selection of uplifting stories that highlight progress and positivity across the nation. We kick things off with a significant legal development, as a federal appeals court appears ready to reject the Trump administration's…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35800641?utm_source=youtube In this special crossover episode of Good News for Lefties and the Banned Camp podcast, host Beowulf Rochlen joins Dan and Jen to discuss Dolly Parton's new coffee brand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35797874?utm_source=youtube The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to the South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay. (https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/nobel-peace-prize-awarded-friday-084829776.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEAnaa1Rd6yQjCZP9oy-jjOJQETXZHvlKRlGCpC1C-YaltNYAqlctYR2gqway73rb2hPOJkfMCfoaSb9X9pAV47bJJQ-p2Cj_luEaZd70pteIqDgHiKdcNieuOsXEOC5IrfcVsOgkzRanteeGTc8Byv7DqcTrl9i-8rLTG3klQ4O) Global life expectancy bounces back to near pre-pandemic levels, WHO says | UN News (https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168515) Solar and wind generation meet record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national grid | Environment…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35795975?utm_source=youtube In this uplifting episode of Good News for Lefties, host Wendy King shares a series of heartening stories that highlight the positive strides being made across the country. First up, we explore the latest polling in North Carolina, where Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper is leading Republican…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35791089?utm_source=youtube Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary - The Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/16/trump-says-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-should-reconsider-her-role/) Virginia AG launches voter protection unit ahead of midterm elections | News From The States (https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/virginia-ag-launches-voter-protection-unit-ahead-midterm-elections) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35781807?utm_source=youtube n this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of uplifting stories that highlight the progress being made as we approach the midterm elections. With a renewed sense of engagement, overseas voters are stepping up to make their voices heard, thanks…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35775140?utm_source=youtube This Afternoon's Stories: Trump says government won’t livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan (https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-no-livestream-execution-nidal-hasan-rcna603697) Sadness and Suicidal Behavior Among Teenagers Is Declining, C.D.C. Finds - The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/science/teen-sadness-depression.html?unlocked_article_code=1.FlE.f546.B2RKSOTd5nd1&smid=url-share) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35765311?utm_source=youtube In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen highlights a series of encouraging stories that remind us of the ongoing fight for justice and progress as we approach the midterm elections. Kicking things off, a federal court in California has issued a significant ruling…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35756604?utm_source=youtube Judge extends White House access to banned media outlets CNN, MS Now and Politico | Trump administration | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/14/white-house-media-ban-lifted-cnn-msnow-politico) Judge Rules Trump Cannot Fire Court-Appointed U.S. Attorneys - The Washington Sun (https://archive.ph/r7RCc) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35746439?utm_source=youtube In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen dives into a series of uplifting stories that remind us of the progress being made amidst the political climate as we approach the midterm elections. We begin with a look at Donald Trump's financial gains since…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35741919?utm_source=youtube Kimberly Gargoyle is stepping down as US ambassador to Greece after weeks of reports that she sought payment from a Trump donor in exchange for access to administration officials. Links: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/13/kimberly-guilfoyle-ambassador-greece-step-down (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/13/kimberly-guilfoyle-ambassador-greece-step-down) https://news.wttw.com/2026/10/12/chicago-hotel-workers-continue-strike-monday-they-seek-new-contract (https://news.wttw.com/2026/10/12/chicago-hotel-workers-continue-strike-monday-they-seek-new-contract) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35726820?utm_source=youtube In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of uplifting stories as we approach the midterm elections. Kicking things off, a federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting taxpayer-funded ads promoting Donald Trump, a significant victory for watchdog…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35718354?utm_source=youtube We kick off with a significant ruling from U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, who has temporarily halted tree cutting at the historic East Potomac Golf Course, responding to concerns over Donald Trump's plans for the site. Next, we celebrate the re-election of Sean Fain as president of…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35711747?utm_source=youtube We speak about good news for the planet with The Nation’s Shilpi Chhotray, co-founder & president of Counterstream Media and host of The Nation's environmental podcast A People’s Climate. https://www.thenation.com/content/peoples-climate/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35701099?utm_source=youtube 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 voices on the…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35700553?utm_source=youtube In this special crossover episode of Good News for Lefties and the Banned Camp podcast, host Beowulf Rochlen joins Dan and Jen for a lively discussion about the importance of reading and the ongoing battle against book bans. This week, they dive into the classic "The Handmaid's…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35698229?utm_source=youtube In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Wendy King brings us a dose of optimism with stories that highlight resilience and progress. We kick things off with a poll showing former Senator Sherrod Brown leading incumbent Senator John Husted by six points in Ohio, signaling…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35692754?utm_source=youtube Maryland’s No Kings Act took effect took, creating a new avenue to bring civil claims against federal officers who violate people’s rights. Here to speak with us about that and the fight against fascism is Maryland Delegate Ashanti Martinez. You can find out more about him at…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35691705?utm_source=youtube In today's episode of Good News for Lefties, host Wendy King brings you a selection of inspiring stories that highlight resilience and progress in the face of adversity. We start with a significant ruling from a federal judge ordering the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate the…

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/35687093?utm_source=youtube We start with a groundbreaking initiative in Jefferson County, Kentucky, where residents can now vote from their cars on Election Day, enhancing accessibility for those with disabilities. This move is a significant step towards ensuring that every voter can participate in the democratic process. Shifting gears, we…