# Andy DeMeo's "Granite Goodness": News Stories of Progress & Innovation

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Podcast: [Making Media Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-media-now-2373812)
Published: 2025-09-12T12:38:56+00:00
Episode link: https://fcmakingmedia.podbean.com/e/andy-demeos-granite-goodness-shines-spotlight-on-stories-of-progress-innovation/
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## Resource

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Andy DeMeo, the creator and host of the Granite Goodness podcast and Substack newsletter. Andy has a belief that most news thrives on outrage, fear, and conflict. And he created "Granite Goodness" in order to take a different approach. The podcast and newsletter highlights what Andy calls real progress happening across New England in science, tech, sustainability, business, economics, infrastructure, and more. It’s Andy’s contention that when people see a better world is possible, they are more likely to build it. At the core of "Granite Goodness" is a belief that optimism is pragmatic, not naive. And it just may contagious! Making Media Now is sponsored by Filmmakers Collaborative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting media makers from across the creative spectrum. From providing fiscal sponsorship to presenting an array of informative and educational programs, Filmmakers Collaborative supports creatives at every step in their journey. About the host: www.writevoicecreative.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-azevedo/ Sound Engineer: A.J. Kierstead

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