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
August 16, 2021
August 16, 2021
We're talking climate today with how an Oregon fire demonstrated the efficacy of Indigenous forest management practices and an organizations helping us cope with big emotions surrounding the crisis. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
August 13, 2021
August 13, 2021
It's Friday the 13th and the news can be spooky, so we've got two solutions on coping with the newest Covid-19 surge and the climate crisis. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
August 12, 2021
August 12, 2021
It's all about expanding our horizons on the Update today. We're talking about the power of mushrooms in space and how children can get the most out of free play time. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
August 11, 2021
August 11, 2021
Minds and mustangs are on deck on the Update today! Tune in to learn about a new technology addressing brain health and an unusual partnership offering healing for both horses and veterans in upstate New York. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
August 10, 2021
August 10, 2021
Today we're talking about how a simply parking policy can boost green transportation and a novel material making heat energy transfer more efficient. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
August 09, 2021
August 9, 2021
From potatoes to giraffes to ancient geometry, we've got it all on the Update this morning. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
Curious about our food storage story? Find it here: www.optimistdaily.com/2021/08/tips-and-tricks-to-make-your-produce-last-longer/
August 06, 2021
August 6, 2021
It's Friday and we've got stories on how we can make refrigerated shipping trucks more eco-friendly as well as how to cultivate a healthy body image as we head back into the world. Tune in and remember to join us for our weekend challenge. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
August 05, 2021
August 5, 2021
We're tackling some tough topics today with tips for navigating relationships with unvaccinated friends and family, as well as how to raise kids to be more spatially aware. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
August 04, 2021
August 4, 2021
Today we're talking about how longer breaks between learning helps our brains absorb information and how porous pavement could save water and prevent flooding. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
August 03, 2021
August 3, 2021
It's a wellness-focused day on the Update with three lessons we can all take away from Simone Biles' brave decision at the Olympics and how people in Blue Zones consume alcohol. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!