It's time for some positive news and I hope you're ready because today's episode is all about The Chicago Defender and its founder, Robert S. Abbott. (07:42) To keep learning, check out: Noire Histoir podcast Demond Does podcast BlackPast.org ..read more

I know you're a busy person. Maybe you're stuck in the elevator, running errands, or waiting for a meeting to start? Well you're in luck today because we've got positive news in under 3 minutes! Squabbit Shorts is back to tell you about Girl Scouts Troop 6000 which serves families and girls in the NYC Shelter System.  For more information on donation, volunteer opportunities, AND to score some cookies from these amazing women, visit: Girl Scouts of Greater New York ..read more

Are you ready for some positive news? Well how about some cat science and 3D-printed homes? Squabbit is back. First on our new episode, we talk about some optical illusion based science ... oh and can't forget about the cats! (06:09) Next, we talk about how celebrating the small victories of every day life can positively impact you. And no win is too small to celebrate! (14:29) And last we cover two different projects involving 3D printed homes. To learn more about New Story and their mission, click here. (22:09) Sources: Cat Science Small Wins poll Habitat for Humanity  New Story ..read more

Thank you for choosing Squabbit Airlines for all your travel needs, we appreciate you being here! Plus, we've got a new episode packed with positive news from around the world! First up, we talk about Avril and Christopher Rowlands whose giant Christmas tree is lighting up their hometown. (08:33)  Then, we learn about the coral restoration projects being done off the coast of Indonesia. We get a sneak peak behind what a new ecosystem actually SOUNDS like! (16:01) Finally, we cover 412FoodRescue, the creator of this app, and the volunteers who actually are saving the Earth and feeding thei ..read more

Scoopity Goop Poopity Poop! There's a brand new episode of Squabbit. And we're packed with positive news this week! First up, we learn workouts designed to strengthen your mental focus from Dr. Amishi Jha and her new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention. (05:27) Then ... GROSS ALERT ... we talk a lot about poop. Yes. Human poop, also known as "biosolid product" has been proposed as a new energy source for a D.C. water treatment center. (15:27) And last, we learn about the First Nation people who live in the community of Fort Severin. Thanks to Chief Paul Burke and many others ..read more

It's a brand new episode filled to the brim with positive news! But first we need to talk about what I've been up to for the past few weeks. Then, we cover Dierdre Wolownick, the 70 year-old who just made history as the oldest climber to reach the peak of El Capitan at Yosemite. She just happens to be the mother of Alex Honnold, the feature of the documentary Free Solo. (05:17) We also have to chat about the viral review of the Raypose leggings from Cory H. After sliding and rolling down a mountain, Cory posted a rave review about the leggings! #ILoveCory (11:45) And we finish our ep ..read more

It's that time of the year again! We're ditching our usual positive schtick in lieu of some creepier stories to celebrate my favorite time of year, so all aboard the spooky carriage! This week, we cover the wild story of Michael Malloy and the "Murder Trust" who attempted to kill him way too many times.  (05:22) We'll be back with your regularly scheduled happy news next week! Sources: Wikipedia Smithsonian Mag ..read more

Please show me your butterfly scale so I know you're authentic. And welcome back to Squabbit! You're in for a treat today so I'm glad you're back here for some positive news. Today we cover an elk in Colorado who has been finally saved from a tired hanging from it's neck. It's been there for the past two years ... (05:29) Then we learn a lot about butterflies and their wings, which are covered in scales apparently! And these scales are bringing some incredible scientific ideas. (14:26) Finally, we cover the amazing mind of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space. An amazing woman whose ..read more

Grab your favorite, fall blanket Squabbits and let's get cozy! This week, we've got amazing positive news for you today from around the world. All the way from here in America, to the Swiss Alps, and then we finish out the episode with a story based in Yemen. First up, we talk about a project in place where mountaineers are wrapping the Swiss Alps in giant sun-reflecting blankets. We're talking 14 footfield-sized blankets! (04:30) Then we cover the new committee in Alabama that is working to revise the state's constitution. Specifically targeting racial systemic prejudice while doing so. Amazi ..read more

Welcome to episode 60! A fully developed and deep-dive episode filled to the brim with positive news. So much research, time, and effort went into the creation of this episode and I'd just like to thank everyone who worked on this piece with me. We're going to change lives with this one.  Rome wasn't built in a day, but this episode certainly was.  Sources: My therapist ..read more