Can We Just Ask
By Annie Clarke & Will Clempner
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.
Hosted by author Annie Clarke and journalist Will Clempner, this podcast is ultimately our way of sharing positivity, through discussions and interviews.
Come and join us in starting conversations that matter.
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Latest episode
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What's The Good News? Ep17 | Dad, how do I?, Hainan gibbons population boom
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. The population of the Hainan gibbon has tripled in the last 17 years. https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rare-gibbon-populati… -
What's The Good News? Ep16 | Uplifting cranes, 6 ways to build a fort
Happy Friday - we have lots of good news today for episode 16! 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 https..… -
What's The Good News? Ep15 | Drive-thru raves, Taika Waititi reads Roald Dahl
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: German clubs have started hosting drive-thru raves The increase in the humpback... -
What's The Good News? Ep14 | Gender-equal playing cards, Drive-in cinemas
Today we're sharing loads more good news. Thank you everyone who's been in touch to either share your story, and let us know where and how you're listening. Please keep messaging us on social media @canwejustask. Today, we're talk... -
What's The Good News? Ep 13 | Too many chips in Belgium, V&A Museum want signs
It's been a turbulent week, so we're happy to be back with loads more good news, including: Belgians are being encouraged to eat more fries after the shut down of exports of potatoes from the country. https://abcnews.go.com/International/be... -
What's The Good News? Ep12 | Microbes to stop malaria, Draw for NHS
Episode 12 of What’s The Good News is a big one! Filled with some of the most uplifting news and initiatives we have come across so far this week. We won’t be here on Friday due to the Bank Holiday in the UK, so we hope this bumper episode keeps you … -
What's The Good News? Ep11 | 10 billion trees, Turning off wind farms
Hello! We are back with Episode 11 of What’s The Good News? and today is filled with lots of positivity relating to wildlife and the environment. According to the Wildlife Trust Hedgehogs have been enjoying lockdown - in more ways than one. https:/… -
What's The Good News? Ep10 | Asteroid viewing parties, India's ventilator problem
We're back with even more good news to share in episode 10! Captain Tom Moore is celebrating his 100th birthday this week and has now raised over £29million for NHS charities. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tomswalkforthenhs... -
What's The Good News? Ep9 | Scientific breakthroughs, free beer for everyone
We are back with some good news to round off your week. Brewdog are giving free beers at the end of lockdown. You can sign up here: https://brewdog.typeform.com/to/gjyOYq Peanut butter has become a hack in at-home dog grooming. The Tate ..… -
What's The Good News? Ep8 | Animal Shelters Emptied, Attenborough Teaches Geography
We're back with more good news, to keep you positive during lockdown. This is episode 8, and we're really loving hearing all of your amazing stories and initiatives so please keep sending them in! Animal shelters around the country are star...
