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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 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

We've got an environmental focus today with stories about a Spanish chef sourcing sustainable grains from the sea and conservationists in the UK building a giant "sandcastle" for nesting sand martins. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

We've got an environmental focus today with stories about a Spanish chef sourcing sustainable grains from the sea and conservationists in the UK building a giant "sandcastle" for nesting sand martins. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

Today we're talking about the healing power of music and how a public art installation is encouraging residents to slow down and breathe. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

Today we're talking about the healing power of music and how a public art installation is encouraging residents to slow down and breathe. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

We're cleaning up our waterways today with the launch of the world's first hydrogen-powered ship and a new app that traces litter back to its source. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

We're cleaning up our waterways today with the launch of the world's first hydrogen-powered ship and a new app that traces litter back to its source. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 9, 2021

April 09, 2021

April 9, 2021

Jason Lewis made a name for himself in the exploration community as the first person to circumnavigate the globe using only human power, but these days he and his wife Tammie are shifting their focus towards expanding the adventure sphere to a wider crowd and raising awareness about critical environmental crises like seagrass decline and water pollution. Their work aims to call attention to the power of one committed individual to spur a global movement for good and today they join us on the Update to share their story and discuss their latest projects. You can check out their work on their website, social, and on YouTube

http://www.jasonexplorer.com https://www.youtube.com/user/6123moksha

#GB360 

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April 9, 2021

April 09, 2021

April 9, 2021

Jason Lewis made a name for himself in the exploration community as the first person to circumnavigate the globe using only human power, but these days he and his wife Tammie are shifting their focus towards expanding the adventure sphere to a wider crowd and raising awareness about critical environmental crises like seagrass decline and water pollution. Their work aims to call attention to the power of one committed individual to spur a global movement for good and today they join us on the Update to share their story and discuss their latest projects. You can check out their work on their website, social, and on YouTube

http://www.jasonexplorer.com https://www.youtube.com/user/6123moksha

#GB360 

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April 8, 2021

April 08, 2021

April 8, 2021

We've got bees and batteries today with improved EV battery technology and The Bee Conservancy giving away free habitats to community gardens. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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April 8, 2021

April 08, 2021

April 8, 2021

We've got bees and batteries today with improved EV battery technology and The Bee Conservancy giving away free habitats to community gardens. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

 PLAY