This week, our hosts are both feeling a little blah, but still try to bring the joy for you. Michael plugs Good Hang with Amy Poehler once again and shares two recent movie-going experiences. Jasmine brings us good news of free child care, a mental health awareness trek, NYC’s production of “black gold,” and students rallying for gun reform. Michael tells us about a wildlife overpass and then does a This Day in History.

The Wheel of Topics asks us what always makes us laugh. The hosts swap out Ashes & Embers for what’s bringing them joy right now and end with the weekly affirmation and pleasantries.

So, instead of feeding the plants, grab yourself a big ol’ mug of what makes you feel better when you’re under the weather and join us for some pleasant conversations.

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Good News Links:

New Mexico set to become first US state to guarantee free child care: https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/new-mexico-governor-announces-launch-of-universal-free-child-care-program/

Man walks from Grand Haven to Miami to raise awareness about mental health: https://www.woodtv.com/news/ottawa-county/man-walks-from-grand-haven-to-miami-to-raise-awareness-about-mental-health/

New York City is turning millions of pounds of food waste into ‘black gold’ to improve the city’s soil health (How New York turns millions of pounds of food waste into 'black gold'): https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/how-new-york-turns-millions-pounds-food-waste-into-black-gold-2025-09-11/

Denver metro area high school students rally for gun safety 1 week after Evergreen High School shooting: https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/denver-area-high-school-students-rally-gun-safety-evergreen-shooting/