09 Aug 2025
26m

The Happy Pod: How baby showers saved a rare bird

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Global News Podcast

"The Happy Pod" presents a collection of uplifting stories from around the world. The podcast features the story of Purnima Devi Barman, who saved a rare Indian bird from extinction by organizing baby showers for them. It also shares the experience of Julia Backersey, a ship's chef who spent six months at sea due to the pandemic, and how she maintained morale through cooking. Additionally, the podcast highlights "Cycling Without Age," a program that provides bicycle rides for elderly individuals, and explores innovative packaging that indicates food freshness to reduce waste. Finally, the podcast shares the story of Tom, who was abandoned as a baby and later had a folk song written about his life.

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