We tell you how a hiker in Alaska survived a 700-pound boulder falling on his back. This café in a war-torn country serves cuteness with its coffee. Clownfish are learning how to survive climate change, one centimeter at a time. The horses in this program are helping men struggling with addiction get back on their feet. Plus, how a Little Mermaid-loving todd ... Show More
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Split Ticket Voters: The Mood in Michigan
Election Day voting is underway across the country, with control of the House and Senate on the line. We check in on a polling place in Michigan, where some voters are splitting their ticket amid Democratic drama in the key Senate race. --- Guest: Sunlen Serfaty, CNN Corresponden ... Show More
11m 28s
Aug 2025
Humpback Whales - they're pretty cool dudes
Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: an underwater photographer's close encounters with humpback whales, a dog surviving Texas floods by hiding in a washing machine, a 13-year-old message in a bottle reconnecting Anita and Brad with people in Ireland, a 1720 Lebanese ce ... Show More
4m 15s
Aug 2024
Orange Lobster and Red Lobster PLUS a Groundhog in a Claw Machine
Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories, including a groundhog found in a claw machine at a mini-golf course in Pennsylvania, a rare orange lobster rescued from a Red Lobster restaurant and now living in Denver's Downtown Aquarium, new rules for backyard chickens in Des Moines, ... Show More
5m 38s
Dec 2024
Banana Phobia in Swedish Politics PLUS Coldplay Saves The Day
In this episode, host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. First, a Swedish minister's unique phobia of bananas leads to banana-free official visits. Second, an emperor penguin named Gus travels 2,200 miles from Antarctica to Australia. Third, Japanese engineers create ... Show More
4m 36s
Jan 2025
The Smooth Milky Way Mystery
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting and intriguing stories. He begins with a touching story about a pilot who died in a rescue mission, and his family's effort to honor his legacy. Next, he reports on the recovery of stolen gold coins from a 300-year-old shipwreck i ... Show More
5m 9s
Aug 2024
Misty the Puppy vs. The Volcano
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming news stories. First, Chen Xiaoxing sets the Guinness World Record for spinning a mobile phone on his finger 320 times in one minute. Next, Kawika Singson rescues Misty, a puppy trapped in a volcanic fissure in Hawaii. A Tenness ... Show More
5m 19s
Jan 2025
2,500 Pies Recovered but you can't eat them
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. US Customs seize over 3000 fake Gibson guitars worth $18 million if authentic, while scientists find inspiration from octopuses for better denture adhesives. In Thailand, authorities rescue smuggled exotic animals, i ... Show More
5m 39s
Mar 2021
Clean wings, ice music, singing ban lifted, lost walrus, self-beheading snail
Water and solar powered planes, instruments made from ice, Afghan girls singing ban lifted, raccoon friend, lost walrus and the snail that severs its own head! All that and more on this week's dip in the whirlpool of news and information! Some links of items covered on our show.. ... Show More
23m 47s