{"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":876,"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":"2026-07-25T14:22:27.318827+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465"},"episode":{"title":"Home Health Workers Hunger Strike and Community Solar Success","slug":"home-health-workers-hunger-strike-and-community-solar-success","published_at":"2026-05-21T09:00:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/home-health-workers-hunger-strike-and-community-solar-success","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-health-workers-hunger-strike-and-community-solar-success--72089453","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72089453/good_news_for_lefties_052126_mixdown_1.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a wealth of inspiring stories that showcase the power of collective action and progressive change. We begin with the brave home health workers in New York City who are gearing up for another hunger strike in their fight for the No More 24 Act, aiming to end the grueling practice of mandatory 24-hour shifts. Their determination highlights the ongoing struggle for labor rights and public health reform. Next, we turn our attention to Utah, where a growing debate over prediction markets is igniting discussions on gambling laws. Despite strong opposition from state lawmakers, these markets are gaining traction, leading to a pivotal moment in the regulation of betting practices in the state. In Maryland, we celebrate a significant shift as eight out of nine counties have terminated their agreements with ICE, following new legislation aimed at curtailing local police collaborations with federal immigration officials. This movement towards local autonomy reflects a broader trend of resisting federal overreach. We also highlight a major victory for labor rights in Missouri, where employees at a marijuana facility have successfully unionized after a lengthy battle, demonstrating the importance of worker representation in the evolving cannabis industry. Additionally, a recent study reveals the positive impact of doulas on maternal health, with 26 states now reimbursing Medicaid for doula services, a move that promises to enhance care for mothers and infants alike. Finally, we explore an innovative community solar project in Illinois that not only promotes clean energy but also creates local jobs and supports environmental justice initiatives. This project exemplifies how sustainable practices can benefit bo…","meta_description":"In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a wealth of inspiring stories that showcase the power of collective action and p…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1063,"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/home-health-workers-hunger-strike-and-community-solar-success/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/home-health-workers-hunger-strike-and-community-solar-success.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}