About this episode
The episode explores themes of second chances and innovative solutions in various fields, highlighted by stories from the Kentucky Derby and beyond.
This stallion season manager is celebrating a second chance at life at the 152nd Kentucky Derby. How one man is keeping a promise to his late grandmother at full speed. A family-owned supermarket is taking a page from NPR’s book with its own version of “Tiny Desk concerts.” This ancient "miracle tree" could solve a very modern pollution problem. Plus, meet the oncologist bringing life-saving care to places that don’t have it. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Topics covered
- Kentucky Derby
- second chances
- family-owned businesses
- pollution solutions
- healthcare access
Keywords
- Kentucky Derby
- stallion
- miracle tree
- oncologist
- pollution
- Tiny Desk concerts
- family-owned supermarket
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NPR
Places: Kentucky
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