Skimm This: Special Edition Series
Seriously Good News
The news cycle can be exhausting (trust us, we know). But it’s important for all our mental health to take a break from the negativity — even if it’s just for a few minutes. So together with Ford, we set out to find good news to help us do just that.
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This series is sponsored by Ford; skimm’d by Alex Carr; produced by Monica Perry, Pam Segall, and Liz Smith; and engineered by Wonder Media Network.
Seriously Good News: A Restaurant Run By Grandmas
We visited Enoteca Maria, a Staten Island restaurant where the food is cooked by grandmas — affectionately called “nonnas” — from all around the world. In this episode, you’ll hear from owner Joe Scaravella, resident nonnas Kathy and Anna, and a couple of very satisfied customers. Plus, hear about some other good news that made us smile.Seriously Good News: The Science Behind A Feel-Good Hit
We chatted with the artist behind the feel-good viral hit, “If I Were A Fish.” Plus, we asked a music psychologist why songs like this one make us feel so seen. In this episode, you’ll hear from corook, who wrote the trending tune, and Dr. Susan Rogers, a professor at Berklee College of Music who holds a PhD in music perception and cognition. Plus, hear about some other headlines that made us smile.Seriously Good News: Making Recess More Accessible
We feature an elementary school determined to build an accessible playground so all students can play — and they've almost raised $1 million. In this episode, you’ll hear from Betsy Julien, the Minnesota teacher leading this project, and several of her fifth- and sixth-grade students. Plus, hear about some more good news that made us smile.© 2012-2025 Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. All rights reserved. theSkimm is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc., and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission
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