In 2017, inside a busy NYC subway station, David Capuzzo saw a homeless man—clearly struggling—sway dangerously close to the tracks. When the inevitable happened, without hesitation, he jumped onto the tracks, lifting the man to safety just moments before the train arrived. His selfless act, captured by a New York Times reporter, became a reminder of our shared humanity. This isn’t just a story about heroism—it’s about seeing people, about stepping in when instinct calls, and about the power of one person to make a life-or-death difference.

Welcome to My Good Three Podcast: Good Stories For A Better Week

It’s easy to get the sense that our environment is changing, the species we rely on are disappearing, and there’s nothing we can do to stop it. Well, this story is a reminder that with some research and understanding, there are simple things we can do to counteract what’s happening. Meet the seabirds of Rathlin Island, a small island off Northern Ireland, a key sanctuary to their survival. The decline of once ever-present puffins and razorbills has been rapid, and now researchers have found out why: ferrets and rats that hitched a ride by boat. How they solved the problem epitomizes the hope we should have for our planet. And, for dog lovers, this story will give you one more reason to believe that dogs are the greatest animals on earth.

Welcome to My Good Three Podcast: Good Stories For A Better Week