Congress Can Now View Unredacted Epstein Files and Anti ICE Protestors Gather at Winter Olympics
Sun Feb 08 2026
In this uplifting episode of Good News for Lefties, host Wendy King dives into a series of inspiring stories that highlight the power of public opinion and grassroots activism.
A recent poll reveals that a significant majority of Americans blame President Trump and congressional Republicans for rising healthcare costs, with many voters indicating this issue will influence their choices in the upcoming midterm elections. This presents a promising opportunity for Democratic candidates to capitalize on healthcare affordability as a key campaign message.
Next, we travel to Milan, where hundreds of students protested against the presence of U.S. immigration agents during the opening of the Milano Cortina Winter Games. Their spirited demonstration underscores the global resistance to aggressive immigration policies and highlights the importance of community solidarity in the face of governmental actions.
In an exciting development for education, Yale University announces it will eliminate tuition costs for all new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year, joining a growing trend among elite institutions to support middle and lower-income families.
Wendy also discusses the unredacted Epstein files, as Congress prepares to review the documents in a private area, ensuring accountability and transparency in a case that has long demanded oversite and scrutiny.
Then, a story about a groundbreaking filtration method, developed by scientists to remove harmful forever chemicals from water, demonstrates innovation in environmental protection.
And finally, we high five the success of ecovoltaics in the Mojave Desert, where solar farms are being designed to enhance local biodiversity and support native wildlife.
Today's Stories:
Poll: Health Care Costs Will Impact Midterm Votes | KFF
Milan Students Protest U.S. Immigration Agents | Al Jazeera
Yale to Waive Tuition for Families Earning Under $100,000 | AP News
Congress to View Unredacted Epstein Files/ NBC News
New Method to Remove Forever Chemicals from Water | Science Alert
Solar Farms Boosting Biodiversity in Mojave Desert | Canary Media
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In this uplifting episode of Good News for Lefties, host Wendy King dives into a series of inspiring stories that highlight the power of public opinion and grassroots activism. A recent poll reveals that a significant majority of Americans blame President Trump and congressional Republicans for rising healthcare costs, with many voters indicating this issue will influence their choices in the upcoming midterm elections. This presents a promising opportunity for Democratic candidates to capitalize on healthcare affordability as a key campaign message. Next, we travel to Milan, where hundreds of students protested against the presence of U.S. immigration agents during the opening of the Milano Cortina Winter Games. Their spirited demonstration underscores the global resistance to aggressive immigration policies and highlights the importance of community solidarity in the face of governmental actions. In an exciting development for education, Yale University announces it will eliminate tuition costs for all new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year, joining a growing trend among elite institutions to support middle and lower-income families. Wendy also discusses the unredacted Epstein files, as Congress prepares to review the documents in a private area, ensuring accountability and transparency in a case that has long demanded oversite and scrutiny. Then, a story about a groundbreaking filtration method, developed by scientists to remove harmful forever chemicals from water, demonstrates innovation in environmental protection. And finally, we high five the success of ecovoltaics in the Mojave Desert, where solar farms are being designed to enhance local biodiversity and support native wildlife. Today's Stories: Poll: Health Care Costs Will Impact Midterm Votes | KFF Milan Students Protest U.S. Immigration Agents | Al Jazeera Yale to Waive Tuition for Families Earning Under $100,000 | AP News Congress to View Unredacted Epstein Files/ NBC News New Method to Remove Forever Chemicals from Water | Science Alert Solar Farms Boosting Biodiversity in Mojave Desert | Canary Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.