The Optimist Daily Weekly Roundup
With Arielle Tiangco and Karissa Garcia
Do you like the stories from around the world that recognize and celebrate the people and events making a positive change? Tune in to The Optimist Daily Weekly Roundup, where our solutions-focused stories continue, and hear behind-the-scenes discussions from the people bringing you the news.
Episodes
February 04, 2022
Liz Brunner: Dare to Own You
Do you dare to rise above and go for your goals while being your authentic self? Liz Brunner wants you to know you have the full potential to do so if you open yourself to your next chapter. Today we welcome the Emmy award-winning journalist and founder of Brunner Communications to chat about this and more from her new book, Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter. Find the book and learn more here: lizbrunner.com
PLAY 36:09 min
February 03, 2022
PFA Technologies & Cargo E-bikes
Today's good news: Congress is taking steps to tackle PFAs (aka forever chemicals) and cargo e-bikes make parcel delivery more efficient. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 12:48 min
February 02, 2022
Kombucha & The No-Sexist-Swearing Movement
Today's good news: How kombucha can improve our water filtration system and Sunil Jaglan starts a movement to end sexist swearing in India. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 14:53 min
February 01, 2022
Fake Poop & LGBTQ+ Movement within Roman Catholic Church in Germany
Today's good news: How conservationists in California use fake poop to boost endangered Western Burrowing Owls population and a discussion about the powerful fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the Roman Catholic Church. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 11:44 min
January 31, 2022
Digital Skills Training for Older Workers & Restaurant Messaging
Today's good news: AARP and Google.org team up to help older workers boost income and employment opportunities with free digital skills training. Plus, a new study reveals the influence restaurant messaging has on consumers and how we can use that influence to help the planet. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 13:05 min
January 28, 2022
Bee Bricks & Overcoming Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Today's Good News: A buzz-worthy new planning law was passed in the city of Brighton and Hove in England, which requires new buildings to include special bricks that have nests for solitary bees. Plus, researchers are tackling the problem of drug-resistant bacteria with promising leads. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 16:59 min
January 27, 2022
ByBlocks & Cooling Bamboo
Today's good news: ByBlocks give hard-to-recycle-plastic a new life and this bamboo system can offer us a sustainable and affordable alternative to air conditioning. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 12:17 min
January 26, 2022
Fibers Unsorted & Wordle
Today's good news: Fibers Unsorted recycles unrecyclable textiles and the psychological reason behind the Wordle craze. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 10:49 min
January 25, 2022
Maps & Preventing Collisions in Space
Today's good news: Learn why the world map we know is wrong and a new AI tool prevents collisions in outer space. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 11:31 min
January 24, 2022
Pristine Coral Reef & Aquaponics
Today's good news: Coral reef seemingly unscathed by climate change discovered off the coast of Tahiti and the world's largest indoor vertical farm adds a special ingredient: fish! Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 13:22 min