January 26, 2024

California's Sea Otters and Twilight Zone Fungi

This week's solutions news:

Karissa shares a story about one of her favorite animals—sea otters—and their role in protecting California coastlines. Then, Arielle takes us into the ocean's "Twilight Zone" to discuss the potential antibiotic properties of all the fungi growing there.

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 PLAY   17:26 min

January 19, 2024

Spain's First Parliamentarian with Down Syndrome and a Neuroscientist's Guide to Strengthening Your Brain

This week's positive news:

Arielle shares exciting inclusivity and diversity news from Valencia: Mar Galcerán becomes Spain's first parliamentarian with Down Syndrome. Then, Karissa shares some expert tips on how to exercise key brain regions for a stronger brain in 2024.

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 PLAY   16:32 min

January 12, 2024

Dry January and The Golden Gate Bridge's Life Saving Makeover

Happy New Year! 

Arielle and Karissa catch up and talk about how they rang in 2024, then Arielle leads a conversation about the science behind Dry January. After, Karissa talks about a life-saving change on San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

Trigger Warning 

This episode involves discussions about suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek immediate support from a mental health professional or contact a crisis helpline.

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 PLAY   15:52 min

December 22, 2023

Connecting at Family Gatherings and Design Solutions to Urban Loneliness

Welcome to our last episode of the year!

Karissa shares tips on how to truly cultivating connection at family gatherings. Then Arielle talks about social infrastructure and how certain design choices can help alleviate urban loneliness.

On behalf of the team behind The Optimist Daily, we thank you for supporting us and our mission to spread optimism. See you in 2024!

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 PLAY   26:55 min

December 12, 2023

Sesame Workshop Helps Kids Tackle Tough Issues and Unveiling Oxford's Word of the Year.

This week's positive news:

Arielle highlights Sesame Workshop's efforts to help children navigate families with addiction problems with kid-friendly and accessible resources. Then, Karissa explains what Oxford University's Word of the Year, "Rizz," really means!

We want to hear from you. Send your nominations for top Optimist Daily stories of 2023 to solutions@optimistdaily.com

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 PLAY   18:41 min

December 08, 2023

Nature Guardians in UK Companies and Detroit's EV-Charging Roads

This week's uplifting news:

Karissa talks about how yet another UK Company invites "nature guardians" into their boardrooms to speak for and vote on behalf of nature. Then, Arielle shares electrifying news from Detroit: the rolling out of stretches of road that wirelessly charge EVs on the go.

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 PLAY   24:57 min

December 01, 2023

Patagonia Transforms Waste into Fashion and Smartphone Codes for Children's Well-being

This week's positive news:

Patagonia leads the way (again) in sustainable and circular fashion. Karissa highlights Patagonia's Stormshadow parker which is made of ocean waste. Then, Arielle talks about how a small Irish town's "smartphone code" is improving children's mental health and digital well-being.

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 PLAY   16:45 min

November 24, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

Arielle and Karissa talk about what they're grateful for this year and why we should practice gratitude all year round. 

They also extend their appreciation to you for being a part of The Optimist Daily community.

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 PLAY   11:28 min

November 17, 2023

Tracy Chapman and Enough! Plays to Stop Gun Violence

This week's empowering solutions:

Karissa talks about how the 35-year-old song Fast Car wins Song of the Year at this year's Country Music Awards, making Tracy Chapman the first Black woman to receive this award. Then Arielle highlights a story about "Enough! Plays to Stop Gun Violence," an initiative that invites teens to write plays about the effects of gun violence.

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 PLAY   36:37 min

November 10, 2023

Reinstating Film Intermissions and Art Preserves Endangered Flora

This week's artistic solutions:

Arielle shares the case for why film intermissions should be reinstated for a better movie-going experience. Then Karissa dives into how artists in the Himalayas are capturing their culture's endangered flora and fauna in their art in an effort to preserve and teach about these endangered species. 

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 PLAY   22:56 min