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Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy

Beowulf Rochlen - A democracy advocate, daily news content creator, positive progressive, proponent of democratic principles, and all around lefty.

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Positive, daily news for progressives and democracy! 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 [email protected] or 202-656-6271 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
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Facepalm America

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Beowulf Rochlen covers the inanity and insanity of American politics and culture in the first half of the 21st century. Call or text (202) 656-6271 any time to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.
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From six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner, and based on his groundbreaking multimedia book, “We Interrupt This Broadcast,” comes a 12-episode, audio docu-series hosted by broadcast legend Bill Kurtis, and narrated by NBC’s Brian Williams. Each episode unfolds with the brisk pace and tone of a thriller while presenting an in-depth look into the reporting of, and reaction to, the extraordinary events that became the benchmarks of the American story. It is said that “breaking n ...
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A recent Quinnipiac University poll reveals a historic low in President Trump's approval ratings, signaling a growing demand for accountability and change as dissatisfaction spreads across the nation. We discuss the implications of this shift, particularly among independent voters, as the 2026 midterm elections approach. In South Carolina, Republic…
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Today, we kick off with a resounding Labor Day rally, where tens of thousands of people united nationwide, making it clear that the future belongs to working families, not billionaires. Spearheaded by the May Day Strong Coalition, this movement emphasizes the need for robust worker protections and an end to corporate greed, showcasing the collectiv…
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A federal judge has made a landmark ruling affirming civil liberties and democratic restraint, declaring that President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops during immigration protests in Los Angeles violated federal law. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256…
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Today we begin with a landmark ruling from a federal appeals court that struck down most of former President Trump's global tariffs, reaffirming Congress's exclusive authority over trade policy. This decision marks a significant victory for small businesses and grassroots advocates pushing for fair economic practices. Next, Chicago Mayor Brandon Jo…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen presents a compelling array of stories that showcase progress and innovation in the fight for democracy and social justice. We kick off with a landmark decision by the Democratic National Committee, which has taken a crucial step toward combating dark money in presidential primary elect…
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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 - 1pmET/9-10amPT, you can hear the best good news of the week by going to ProgressiveVoices.com or to Progressive voices on the TuneIn app. Today we feature a recent episode - listen and check out the other fine sho…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen dives into a series of uplifting stories that illuminate the ongoing fight for democracy and progressive values across America. We start with a crucial case in Mississippi, where state officials are advocating for the restoration of a five-day grace period for mail-in ballots at the U.S…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a series of uplifting stories that highlight resilience and activism in the face of adversity. We start with a significant victory in Florida, as a federal judge orders the closure of the controversial immigration detention facility, known as Alligator Alcatraz. This decision…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen delivers a powerful lineup of stories that highlight the resilience and activism of communities striving for justice and democracy across America. We begin with a landmark ruling in Utah, where a judge mandated that the state's Republican-controlled legislature must redraw its congressi…
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Federal prosecutors were unable to secure a felony indictment against Sean C. Dunn, a man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent in Washington, D.C. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.By Beowulf Rochlen - A democracy advocate, daily news content creator, positive progressive, proponent of democratic principles, and all around lefty.
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We kick things off with a significant victory in Iowa, where Catelin Drey flipped a Republican state Senate seat, breaking the GOP's supermajority for the first time since 2022. Drey's grassroots campaign resonated with voters seeking authentic leadership and solutions to pressing issues, showcasing a renewed commitment to democracy in the Midwest.…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen dives into a wealth of uplifting stories that illuminate the resilience and progress being made across America. We begin with a landmark ruling from a federal judge who dismissed a lawsuit from the Trump administration against Maryland's federal judges, reinforcing the vital role of jud…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a powerful collection of stories that illuminate the hope and progress being made across America, even in the face of adversity. We start with a significant legal victory for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man facing deportation. A federal judge has temporarily blocked his …
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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 - 1pmET/9-10amPT, you can hear the best good news of the week by going to ProgressiveVoices.com or to Progressive voices on the TuneIn app. Today we feature a recent episode - listen and check out the other fine sho…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen shines a light on the transformative movements and inspiring stories that remind us hope is alive and well in America. We kick off with a thrilling update from New York City, where progressive candidate Zorhan Mamdani is making waves in the mayoral race, leading by a substantial margin …
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen shines a light on inspiring stories that remind us of the positive changes happening across America. We kick things off with Vermont Governor Phil Scott's courageous decision to decline a federal request for deploying the National Guard to D.C., prioritizing local authority and civil-mi…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings a refreshing dose of optimism amidst the chaos of the current political landscape. We kick off with a monumental victory as a federal judge orders the shutdown of a controversial immigration jail in the Florida Everglades, highlighting the power of grassroots activism and environ…
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Today on Good News for Lefties, we spotlight resilience in the face of Trump’s failed D.C. crackdown, Oregon’s groundbreaking recycling reform that shifts responsibility onto corporations, and a listener-suggested story on rising global LGBTQ+ acceptance. Plus: California Democrats push bold new climate and voting rights measures, Rocky Mountain Na…
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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 - 1pmET/9-10amPT, you can hear the best good news of the week by going to ProgressiveVoices.com or to Progressive voices on the TuneIn app. Today we feature a recent episode - listen and check out the other fine sho…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a burst of optimism with stories that highlight the power of collective action and community resilience in the face of adversity. We begin with a powerful demonstration in Washington, D.C., where thousands gathered to demand accountability and defend democracy against Preside…
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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 - 1pmET/9-10amPT, you can hear the best good news of the week by going to ProgressiveVoices.com or to Progressive voices on the TuneIn app. Today we feature a recent episode - listen and check out the other fine sho…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen guides us through a landscape of inspiring stories that remind us of the positive changes happening across America, even in the face of adversity. We start with a promising development as the National Weather Service announces plans to rehire hundreds of staff, restoring critical foreca…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a refreshing infusion of hope amidst the chaos, sharing inspiring stories that highlight the ongoing progress in America. We kick off with an exhilarating victory for Democrats in Rhode Island, as Stefano Famiglietti wins a special election with over 83% of the vote, signalin…
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My OTHER podcast, Facepalm America returns - you can check it out via FacepalmAmerica.com or on you listening platform of choice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.By Beowulf Rochlen - A democracy advocate, daily news content creator, positive progressive, proponent of democratic principles, and all around lefty.
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The redistricting wars are here and who better to have a conversation about them with than David Daley? David Daley is the author of the new book "Antidemocratic: Inside the Far Right's 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections" and the national bestseller "Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn't Count." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen dives into a wealth of uplifting stories that illuminate the progress being made in the fight for democracy and social justice across America. We begin with the launch of the Washington Litigation Group, a groundbreaking nonprofit law firm formed to challenge the Trump administration's …
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen shines a light on the transformative progress taking place across America, offering a refreshing counter-narrative to the often overwhelming headlines of despair. We kick off with an encouraging study from the University of Illinois that reveals a significant decline in police use of le…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen takes you on an uplifting journey through the positive changes happening across America, reminding us that hope is still alive amidst the chaos. We start with a surprising rift within the Trump administration as economic adviser Kevin Hassett breaks ranks, acknowledging the validity of …
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California Governor Gavin Newsom gives Trump a taste of his own social media medicine. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.By Beowulf Rochlen - A democracy advocate, daily news content creator, positive progressive, proponent of democratic principles, and all around lefty.
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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 - 1pmET/9-10amPT, you can hear the best good news of the week by going to ProgressiveVoices.com or to Progressive voices on the TuneIn app. Today we feature a recent episode - listen and check out the other fine sho…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen shines a light on the uplifting stories that remind us of the progress being made amidst challenging times. We begin with a powerful wave of resistance from the university community, where faculty, students, and staff unite to defend academic freedom against the Trump administration's e…
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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 - 1pmET/9-10amPT, you can hear the best good news of the week by going to ProgressiveVoices.com or to Progressive voices on the TuneIn app. Today we feature a recent episode - listen and check out the other fine sho…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen takes us on a journey through the inspiring stories of resilience and activism that are shaping a brighter future for America. We begin with a powerful display of solidarity from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who stood alongside Texas House Democrats to combat a Republican redistricti…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of inspiring stories that showcase the resilience and determination of individuals and communities striving for a better America. We kick off with the introduction of the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025, spearheaded by Senators Reuben Gallego and Jim Jus…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen dives into a series of uplifting stories that highlight the resilience and determination of communities and leaders across America, proving that hope is alive and well. We begin with a significant stand taken by Senate Democrats who, in a show of unity, refused to fast track President T…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings a wave of hope, showcasing the resilience and progress of communities standing up for justice and equality across the nation. We kick off with a landmark ruling from U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson, who extended protections for nearly 60,000 residents under Temporary Protected…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen highlights inspiring stories that remind us of the resilience and courage of those fighting for democracy and justice across the nation. We begin with the bold actions of Texas Democrats, who left the state to block a controversial redistricting plan that threatened voting rights for ma…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a hopeful selection of stories that demonstrate the power of progress and community action in the face of adversity. We kick off with the Pentagon's announcement of a significant drawdown of federalized California National Guard troops in Los Angeles, a move hailed by local l…
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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 - 1pmET/9-10amPT, you can hear the best good news of the week by going to ProgressiveVoices.com or to Progressive voices on the TuneIn app. Today we feature a recent episode - listen and check out the other fine sho…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen showcases a series of uplifting stories that remind us of the positive strides being made across America. Join us for this inspiring episode filled with stories of progress, community action, and the belief that change is possible and happening every day across America! If you have thou…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen showcases a series of uplifting stories that remind us of the positive strides being made across America. We start with Pennsylvania's lawmakers who are gearing up to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at establishing comprehensive guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence i…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of inspiring stories that highlight the positive changes occurring across America, reminding us that hope is alive and well. We kick off with the announcement from former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, who has declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 20…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen dives into an array of uplifting stories that demonstrate the power of progress amidst challenging times. We start with the remarkable rise of Zorhan Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblyman and proud Democratic socialist, who is making waves in New York City politics. Recent polling shows hi…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen shines a light on the inspiring progress being made across America, despite the overwhelming challenges we face. We begin with the exciting news of billions in school grants being released, providing essential resources for educational programs nationwide. From summer camps to adult lit…
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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 - 1pmET/9-10amPT, you can hear the best good news of the week by going to ProgressiveVoices.com or to Progressive voices on the TuneIn app. Today we feature a recent episode - listen and check out the other fine sho…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a series of inspiring stories that illuminate hope and progress in the face of adversity. We kick off with a significant legal victory as a third federal court blocks Donald Trump's executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship. This ruling reinforces the consti…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen offers a refreshing perspective amidst the chaos of today's headlines, focusing on the positive strides being made toward a better America. We start with encouraging news on public safety, as violent crime rates are showing a significant decline across the nation, with homicides droppin…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen highlights a series of inspiring stories that showcase resilience and advocacy in the face of adversity. We kick off with a powerful grassroots movement that has delivered nearly 1 million petition signatures to Congress, urging the launch of impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen takes you on an inspiring journey through a series of uplifting stories that highlight progress and resilience amidst challenging times. We begin with a remarkable shift in public sentiment, as nearly 80% of Americans now view immigration positively—the highest level of optimism in 25 y…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen dives into a series of uplifting stories that showcase resilience and progress in these challenging times. We kick off with House Democrats' strategic redistricting plans aimed at reclaiming the House majority in 2026. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is leading the charge to redraw cong…
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