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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

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

Today Kristy shares how Los Angeles could become the largest city with a guaranteed income program and Summers wants you to send your old socks to Smartwool to turn them into dog beds. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

Today Kristy shares how Los Angeles could become the largest city with a guaranteed income program and Summers wants you to send your old socks to Smartwool to turn them into dog beds. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

It's Healthy Kitchens Week and we've got easy ways you can save water at home and why the kitchens of the future will be gas-free. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

It's Healthy Kitchens Week and we've got easy ways you can save water at home and why the kitchens of the future will be gas-free. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

Today we're getting creative with how glass bottles can protect coastlines in Louisiana and how staggered school start times support students' wellbeing. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

Today we're getting creative with how glass bottles can protect coastlines in Louisiana and how staggered school start times support students' wellbeing. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

Today's episode dives into how Native American communities are providing a renewable energy transition blueprint for the rest of the US and 4 small things you can do to be a more conscious consumer. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

Today's episode dives into how Native American communities are providing a renewable energy transition blueprint for the rest of the US and 4 small things you can do to be a more conscious consumer. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021

Today we share an unlikely partnership between an airport and local bees. Plus, how floating farms could provide food security as seas rise. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021

Today we share an unlikely partnership between an airport and local bees. Plus, how floating farms could provide food security as seas rise. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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