{"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":"Polls Shift Against Trump, Jersey City Divests from Private Prisons","slug":"polls-shift-against-trump-jersey-city-divests-from-private-prisons","published_at":"2026-06-25T09:00:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/polls-shift-against-trump-jersey-city-divests-from-private-prisons","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/polls-shift-against-trump-jersey-city-divests-from-private-prisons--72655588","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72655588/good_news_for_lefties_062526_mixdown_1.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a refreshing dose of optimism amidst the daily barrage of negative headlines. We start with the latest approval ratings for Donald Trump, revealing a significant 66% disapproval rate among Americans, underscoring a potential shift in political sentiment as the nation gears up for future elections. Moving to immigration policy, we celebrate the cancellation of plans for a massive detention center in Social Circle, Georgia, a decision made by the Department of Homeland Security that reflects a reversal of previous administration policies. This victory for local communities comes after widespread opposition to the proposed facility that would have strained resources and increased local tensions. In tech news, Meta has removed a controversial face recognition feature from its AI app after public scrutiny, showcasing the power of consumer advocacy in holding tech giants accountable for privacy concerns. Jersey City takes a bold stand by divesting from Citizens Bank due to its financial ties to private prison companies, reinforcing a commitment to social justice and immigrant rights. This unanimous city council decision marks a significant step towards ethical banking practices. We also highlight a listener-suggested story about the defeat of freshman State Representative Luke Rankin in South Carolina, a pivotal moment reflecting the changing political landscape in the state. Additionally, New York State has enacted a groundbreaking law requiring transparency in advertising that uses AI-generated performers, setting a precedent for ethical practices in the digital age. Finally, we share encouraging news from the U.S. Supreme Court, which upheld a New York law allowing lawsuits against the gun industry,…","meta_description":"In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a refreshing dose of optimism amidst the daily barrage of negative headlines. We…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":865,"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/polls-shift-against-trump-jersey-city-divests-from-private-prisons/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/polls-shift-against-trump-jersey-city-divests-from-private-prisons.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}