{"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":"Trump’s Approval Plummets, UAW Strike Ends with Victory","slug":"trump-s-approval-plummets-uaw-strike-ends-with-victory","published_at":"2026-06-17T09:00:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465/trump-s-approval-plummets-uaw-strike-ends-with-victory","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-approval-plummets-uaw-strike-ends-with-victory--72553483","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72553483/good_news_for_lefties_061726_mixdown_1.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen shares a wealth of positive updates that highlight the shifting tides in American politics and society. We start with a revealing Reuters survey showing Donald Trump's approval rating among rural Americans has plummeted, with discontent rising due to the economic impacts of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Amidst these challenges, we celebrate the strong lead of Democrat Javier Becerra in the California gubernatorial race, showcasing the state's progressive values and voter engagement. In a significant legal victory, a federal court dismisses a far-right group's attempt to ban Wisconsin from sharing vital voter information, reaffirming the importance of accessible voter registration. Meanwhile, the United Auto Workers successfully ratify a new contract with Dausch Corp, securing a substantial pay increase for workers, a testament to the power of collective bargaining. We also highlight Mount Auburn Cemetery in Massachusetts, which has become the first cemetery in the U.S. to earn a Green Zone certification for its eco-friendly maintenance practices, setting a precedent for sustainability in landscape care. Finally, we celebrate Bentley Hudgens, who is poised to make history as Georgia's first out transgender lawmaker, reflecting a broader acceptance and representation of diverse identities in politics. Today's Stories: Trump's approval rating among rural Americans hits new low Xavier Becerra leads CA governor’s poll against Steve Hilton – NBC 7 San Diego Court sanctions far-right lawyers over ‘frivolous’ bid to force Wisconsin out of ERIC - Democracy Docket UAW ratifies deal, ends strike at key GM axle supplier Dauch – Hartford Courant Mount Auburn Cemetery becomes first in US to use all battery-powered equi…","meta_description":"In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen shares a wealth of positive updates that highlight the shifting tides in American politics…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1175,"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/trump-s-approval-plummets-uaw-strike-ends-with-victory/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/trump-s-approval-plummets-uaw-strike-ends-with-victory.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}