The Happy Pod: A song fit for a King

This edition of the Happy Pod from the BBC World Service features several uplifting and inspiring stories. It begins with young musician Jack Pepper discussing the song "Harmony" he wrote for King Charles III to inspire action on climate change. The podcast then shifts to advancements in Alzheimer's research, highlighting potential treatments and diagnostic tools. Listeners then hear about the Axiom 4 mission to the International Space Station, celebrating the return of astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to space. The episode also explores a tourism initiative in Mexico that helps stray dogs find homes and receive care. Finally, the podcast shares the story of a woman in Nigeria who is pioneering female taxi drivers and a book collector who discovered a surprising connection to his wife's past through a set of books he bought.