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
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
January 20, 2022
Food Scrap Recycling & Zero-Waste Stores
Today's good news: New York introduces new food waste recycling law and discussing the exciting rise of zero-waste stores. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 10:50 min
January 19, 2022
The Sniff Test & Retrofitting Old Buildings
Today's good news: Why the sniff test beats "use-by" dates and retrofitting older buildings so they can reach net zero. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 12:59 min
January 18, 2022
Jigsaw Puzzles & Edible Cellulose Coating
Today's good news: Jigsaw puzzles and edible plastic-free coating for produce. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 14:57 min
January 17, 2022
Laughing Animals & Science Moms
Today's good news: Study finds that more than 65 species of animals laugh (just like us!) and how the Science Moms help spread science-based climate optimism. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 13:10 min
January 14, 2022
Diane Macedo: The Sleep Fix
Today we are delighted to chat with ABC News anchor/correspondent and former insomniac, Diane Macedo. Diane joins us to talk about her new book, 'THE SLEEP FIX: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work, and More.' As a busy, working mom, she shares her insights on how to adjust and fit solutions for a better sleep into our everyday lives. Find the book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/thesleepfix
PLAY 37:58 min
January 13, 2022
Forest Schools & Later School Start Times
Today's good news: The benefits of outdoor learning and how later school start times help adolescents get enough sleep and improve their overall wellbeing. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 10:49 min
January 12, 2022
Green Trends for 2022 & LitterLotto App
Today's good news: The sustainability trends that experts expect to dominate 2022 and the UK app that gamifies litter picking with a cash incentive. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 13:02 min