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
November 24, 2021
Octopuses & Target
Today's good news: Target will no longer open its doors on Thanksgiving, and the UK has designated octopuses, squid, and lobsters as sentient beings. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 14:17 min
November 23, 2021
Social Anxiety & Rainforest Protection
Today's good news: Tips and tricks for avoiding holiday anxiety and a new EU law preventing deforestation. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 19:25 min
November 22, 2021
Gamification & Right to Repair
Today's good news: A suburb in London has cracked the code on incentivizing green transportation, and Apple will allow customers to buy parts and tools to repair devices at home. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 16:23 min
November 19, 2021
Joan Blades & Living Room Conversations
Today we're excited to welcome guest Joan Blades to discuss how we can build more unified communities with the power of conversation. Joan is the co-founder of Living Room Conversations, a structured conversational tool which aims to help heal society by connecting people across divides through guided conversations proven to build understanding and transform communities. Check out Living Room Conversations here: www.livingroomconversations.org
PLAY 39:02 min
November 18, 2021
November 18, 2021: Algae and Model UN
Today's podcast solutions: Kristy shares all the benefits of microalgae and Summers dives into why you should sign your teen up for Model UN. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 16:03 min
November 17, 2021
November 17, 2021
Starling murmurations and the symbiotic nature of agrivoltaics today on the Update. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 14:00 min
November 16, 2021
November 16, 2021
Arielle joins Summers on the pod to discuss universal basic mobility and rights for gig workers in Germany. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 15:58 min
November 15, 2021
November 15, 2021
We're talking physics today on the Update with stories about the world's deepest earthquake and how to pour tea without dripping. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 13:53 min
November 12, 2021
November 12, 2021
Today we are excited to welcome back to the pod Ken Lindner, founder of Positive Life Choice Psychology. Ken is joining us again to talk about his newest book, 'Aspire Higher,' and how we can all use strategic decision making to embrace positive emotions, develop self-esteem, and become the best version of ourselves. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 42:53 min
November 11, 2021
November 11, 2021
We're loving the animal-themed stories on the Update today with solutions for dolphins, whales, and ants. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 15:43 min