{"podcast":{"title":"Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy","slug":"good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465","podcast_index_feed_id":6982465,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6256627/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://GoodNewsForLefties.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/672afcb4f39d17cf54d4be4a2915a13e.jpg","author":"Two Squared Media Productions, LLC","episode_count":1000,"summary":"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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-09-26T22:22:56.003809+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465"},"episode":{"title":"Crime Rates Plummet and Workers Gain Power","slug":"crime-rates-plummet-and-workers-gain-power","published_at":"2026-07-30T09:00:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/crime-rates-plummet-and-workers-gain-power","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crime-rates-plummet-and-workers-gain-power--73241923","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73241923/gnfl_073026_mixdown_1.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen navigates through a series of impactful stories that highlight the pulse of progressive change in America. We kick off with a revealing poll showing that nearly half of Americans believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be arrested, reflecting a growing sentiment for accountability in international affairs. Next, we dive into the fascinating case of former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who faces charges related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where a key witness claims the damage was pre-existing, raising questions about the accountability of public figures. In a positive turn, crime rates are on the decline across major U.S. cities, with homicides dropping significantly, indicating a promising trend towards safer communities. Virginia has taken a significant step forward by enacting a new law that requires employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings, empowering workers in salary negotiations and promoting transparency in the hiring process. Listener Adam from Phoenix shares an inspiring story about Governor Katie Hobbs' executive order prohibiting state employees from using non-public information for betting on prediction markets, a move aimed at safeguarding integrity in governance. Lastly, we celebrate Jackson, Mississippi, as it becomes the first city in the state to impose a moratorium on data centers, reflecting a community-driven approach to technology and development. Today's Stories: By 22-Point Margin, Americans Think Netanyahu Should Be Arrested on US Soil | Common Dreams Reflecting Pool case: Witness conceded damage before Olympic canoeist Davey Hearn touched water Crime continues historic decline as homicide rates approach century lows • Ohio Capital Journal Vir…","meta_description":"In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen navigates through a series of impactful stories that highlight the pulse of progressive cha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":911,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/episodes/crime-rates-plummet-and-workers-gain-power/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/crime-rates-plummet-and-workers-gain-power.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}