A new weekly video podcast, What Went Right, is now available, offering a constructive perspective on global news and solutions.
The show is hosted by broadcaster and journalist Lucy Watson alongside Positive News chief digital editor Tom Pattinson, and focuses on people, ideas and breakthroughs that are making a difference around the world.
Each episode features three of the week’s most significant stories of progress, examining what happened, why it matters, and whether the solutions could be applied elsewhere.
The podcast covers a wide range of topics,
The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including scientific advances, climate solutions, community initiatives, social change and conservation successes, to provide informed discussion and a broader outlook on the world’s challenges.
What Went Right is an evolution of Positive News’ long-running written series, which has highlighted stories of progress through online articles, newsletters, social media and the print magazine. This marks the first time the format has been adapted as a weekly video podcast.
The launch follows a successful year for Positive News’ podcast output, with its previous series, The Purpose Pioneers, winning Best Culture & Lifestyle Podcast at the Publisher Podcast Awards in July.
After a soft launch in September, What Went
After a soft launch in September, What Went Right is now formally introduced as a weekly video programme, with episodes available on YouTube, Spotify and other major podcast platforms.
Tom said: “We hear an awful lot about what’s going wrong in the world, but there are also some extraordinary things happening every week that rarely get the same attention.
“Whether it’s a breakthrough in medical research, a community taking on a powerful corporation or a new approach to tackling climate change, we want to give those stories the time they deserve.”
Lucy added: What Went Right is a wonderful
Lucy added: “What Went Right is a wonderful opportunity to explore the other side of the news, the side we don’t get to hear about as often as we might like.
“There are so many remarkable stories of people finding solutions and making progress, and it’s inspiring to get under the skin of some of them.
“We want people to come away feeling better informed about the world, and perhaps a little more hopeful about where it’s heading.”
Seán Wood, CEO of Positive News, commented: News
Seán Wood, CEO of Positive News, commented: “News avoidance is one of the biggest challenges facing our industry.
“Many people are turning away from journalism not because they don’t care about the world, but because the relentless focus on what’s broken leaves them feeling overwhelmed and powerless.
“For three decades, Positive News has shown there’s another way – rigorous journalism about progress and solutions – and audiences are hungry for it.”
Episodes of What Went Right are now available on major podcast platforms and YouTube.
