The Happy Broadcast
Good news redrawn as illustrations by a designer who got tired of doomscrolling and built the feed he wanted instead.
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How to get the most from it
The Happy Broadcast sits in Good News under Unwind, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something wholesome and beautiful.
About this category: Newsrooms with a constructive brief. Not a denial that the world is difficult, just a correction to a feed that only reports one direction.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Something kind-hearted
- Looking at something lovely
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
The Happy Broadcast: quick answers
Is The Happy Broadcast free?
Yes. The Happy Broadcast is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The Happy Broadcast?
No. You can use The Happy Broadcast without signing up for anything.
Does The Happy Broadcast work on a phone?
Yes. The Happy Broadcast works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is The Happy Broadcast safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does The Happy Broadcast take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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