Can We Just Ask
Claim This Podcastby Annie Clarke & Will Clempner
Podcast Overview
<p>Can We Just Ask aims to inspire positive change by starting conversations that matter. Our current show is a ten minute positive news bulletin every Tuesday and Friday in which we'll share amazing stories, inspiring initiatives and anything in between that anyone is doing around the world, with the hope of shining some light in the dark.</p><br><p>Hosted by author Annie Clarke and journalist Will Clempner, this podcast is ultimately our way of sharing positivity, through discussions and interviews.</p><br><p>Come and join us in starting conversations that matter.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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9/2/2019
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Recent Episodes
May 26, 2020
What's The Good News? Ep17 | Dad, how do I?, Hainan gibbons population boom
<p>Episode 17 is here - after the bank holiday weekend in the UK we are back and ready to share our favourite bits of good news.</p><br><p>The population of the Hainan gibbon has tripled in the last 17 years.</p><p><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rare-gibbon-population-triples/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rare-gibbon-population-triples/</a></p><br><p>A new solution to the plastic problem is on the way, thanks to a biochemistry company in the Netherlands.</p><p><a href="https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/3789/The-End-Of-Plastic-New-Plant-Based-Bottles-Degrade-In-1-Year" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/3789/The-End-Of-Plastic-New-Plant-Based-Bottles-Degrade-In-1-Year</a></p><br><p>Dad How Do I? - a new Youtube sensation with almost 2 million followers since launch just a couple of weeks ago shares videos to help fatherless children (and adults) with some of the things dad might have taught you. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNepEAWZH0TBu7dkxIbluDw/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNepEAWZH0TBu7dkxIbluDw/videos</a></p><br><p>And finally, a park in the US has created human parking spots to help enforce social distancing in communal space.</p><br><p>Please keep sending in your good news, we are on social media @canwejustask</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 22, 2020
What's The Good News? Ep16 | Uplifting cranes, 6 ways to build a fort
<p>Happy Friday - we have lots of good news today for episode 16!</p><br><p>We are thrilled to have been nominated for the ‘Best Live Episode’ category in this year’s British Podcast Awards. Voting is now open for the ‘Listener’s Choice’ so head to <a href="https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote</a> to vote (for us, or your favourite podcast!)</p><br><p>Text for Humanity is the first texting switchboard offering the opportunity to put a smile on someone’s face.</p><p><a href="https://www.textforhumanity.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.textforhumanity.com/</a></p><br><p>Lost stock is tackling the humanitarian crisis resulting from cancelled clothing orders by leading brands due to Covid-19. Aiming to support 50,000 workers and their families by the end of the year, Lost Stock have set up a site where you can buy a box of lost stock clothing to support workers.</p><p><a href="https://loststock.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://loststock.co/</a></p><br><p>A manufacturing company in Belgium have been using their fleet of cranes to help lift families up to visit their elderly relatives in high rise care homes. <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/coronavirus-crane-family-reunion-lockdown-belgium-a9513906.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/coronavirus-crane-family-reunion-lockdown-belgium-a9513906.html</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Ikea have released instructions for the 6 best blanket forts to bring a little childhood magic to lockdown.</p><p><a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/ikea-forts-dens-designs-lockdown-entertainment-a4444781.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/ikea-forts-dens-designs-lockdown-entertainment-a4444781.html</a></p><br><p>An artist in Freshford (near bath) has come up with an idea to help children comet together and create a masterpiece despite social distancing. They have been painting rocks and carrying them on their daily exercise to a field in the middle of the village, arranging them to slowly create a rainbow.</p><br><p>Please keep sending us your good news, we are on social media @canwejustask</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 19, 2020
What's The Good News? Ep15 | Drive-thru raves, Taika Waititi reads Roald Dahl
<p>It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and so we're back and sharing a little bit of kindness in today's show. We have loads more good news stories, including:</p><br><p>German clubs have started hosting drive-thru raves</p><p>The increase in the humpback whale population is having a positive effect on C02 levels in the environment</p><p>Damien Hirst is selling original pieces of art for NHS Charities</p><p>Taika Waititi is doing dramatic readings of Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach with his celeb friends to raise funds for Partners in Health</p><br><p>We hope you enjoy the show. Please keep sending in your positive stories, and get in touch with us @canwejustask</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Can We Just Ask?
<p>Can We Just Ask aims to inspire positive change by starting conversations that matter. Our current show is a ten minute positive news bulletin every Tuesday and Friday in which we'll share amazing stories, inspiring initiatives and anything in between that anyone is doing around the world, with the hope of shining some light in the dark.</p><br><p>Hosted by author Annie Clarke and journalist Will Clempner, this podcast is ultimately our way of sharing positivity, through discussions and interviews.</p><br><p>Come and join us in starting conversations that matter.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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