#35 Finding Beauty in the Chaos of 2020

#35 Finding Beauty in the Chaos of 2020

Author: Texas Monthly December 16, 2020 Duration: 48:15
This year was full of ups and downs and in the final episode of 2020 the hosts look back at a few things that brought them joy and hope in a tumultuous time. Chelsea talks about finding time to get through her reading list–all 63 books and counting! Andrew discusses an article he found on the history of people coming together during tough times along with the research behind facing issues head on. Owen explains how poetry helped him stay steady this year and invites Sean Petrie of Typewriter Rodeo to sum up 2020 in a spontaneous poem.

There's a particular kind of conversation that feels like a deep breath of fresh air, and that's what you'll find within Good Newscast. Created as part of the Texas Optimism Project and brought to you by Texas Monthly, this series moves beyond simple good news to examine how a hopeful perspective is built and sustained. Hosts Owen Egerton, Chelsea Francis, and Andrew Roush guide these discussions with a genuine curiosity, treating optimism not as a naive outlook but as a practical tool for engaging with the world. Their episodes are less about headlines and more about the underlying ideas-the thought-starters and personal stories-that can reshape a day or even a mindset. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful, warm dialogue among friends who are genuinely interested in where hope comes from and how it manifests in everyday life, from small personal interactions to broader cultural shifts. Sponsored by Frost Bank, the show deliberately focuses on the constructive, the uplifting, and the possible, offering a necessary counterbalance in a noisy media landscape. It’s a space designed not to ignore complexity, but to explore how we navigate it with a sense of purpose and connection.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 35

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Podcast Episodes
#4: Random Acts of Optimism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:01
In episode 4, Owen, Arely and Andrew seek out stories that show the power of community. A single photograph travels the world, joining people's hands through art. A child, in solidarity with her teacher, confront bullyin…
#3: Community & Courage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:38
In episode 3 of Good Newscast, Owen, Andrew, and Arely discuss community and homelessness, strangers honoring a Vietnam veteran, and the courage it takes to be the youngest producer in Hollywood.
#2: The Life-Changing Magic of Looking Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:18
Owen, Andrew, and Arely have accepted their mission. If there is good out there, they will find it. In Episode 2, they tidy up closets, cheer on a mission to Disney for career development, and take notice of the seeds th…
#1: Call the Himalayan Midwife [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:22
The Texas Optimism Project and Frost Bank are proud to introduce the Good Newscast, a podcast about good news in the world. Join hosts Owen Egerton, Arely Silva and Andrew Roush as they dive headfirst into exploring the…