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
September 13, 2021
September 13, 2021
We're gearing up for cooler days ahead with stories about a newly-discovered Arctic island and how a ski resort on Mt. Titlis is keep glaciers cool with giant blankets. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021
What is interoception and how does it affect our self-image? Kristy and Summers tackle that question plus a new Optimist Daily Update challenge on the pod today. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
September 09, 2021
September 9, 2021
Did you know that 86% of plant species in the world rely on animal pollination? Today we welcome guest Kristen Klitgaard, a pollination biologist with Beeflow. Beeflow applies scientific knowledge and technology during pollination to improve yields and support pollinators. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
September 08, 2021
September 8, 2021
Summers, Kristy, and Amelia do a brief recap of their weekend challenge! Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
September 07, 2021
September 7, 2021
Kristy and Amelia chat about reusing 3D printed retainer waste in cars and four ways teachers can support their mental health as we head back to school. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
September 06, 2021
September 6, 2021
Happy Labor Day listeners! From workers to parents to caregivers, we're wishing you all a happy Labor Day with a brief history of the holiday. We will be back will full-length episodes tomorrow. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
September 03, 2021
September 3, 2021
it's fruity Friday and Summers is sharing how to put overripe fruit to good use while Amelia talks legal advocacy in medical clinics. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
September 02, 2021
September 2, 2021
Kristy is tackling clean water solutions today, while Summers explores a new test that can differentiate quickly between bacterial and viral infections. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
September 01, 2021
September 1, 2021
It's pumpkin spice and back-to-school season, so we're talking kids' mental health and how movement helps us learn. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
August 31, 2021
August 31, 2021
Summers talks cemeteries and biodiversity, while Kristy explores a new initiative capturing energy from nightclub dancers in Glasgow. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!