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The role of positivity and good news during difficult times

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It sure seems as though good news has been tough to come by recently. We’ll do our part to change that by speaking with some people who are focused on the bright side: the author of Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World, the creator of the All Good Things podcast, a therapist, and others in Maine who aim to make people smile.

Guests:
Todd Doughty, author of Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World
Tom McGowan, founder, All Things Good organization and blog
Alan Bean Burpee, social worker; senior director of outpatient clinical services, Maine Behavioral Healthcare

VIP callers:
Robin Ivy Payton, WMPG DJ and yoga teacher
Paul Merrill, director of communications, Maine Department of Transportation

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Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.