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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

November 2, 2020

November 02, 2020

November 2, 2020

We're finding gems in nature today with diamonds made from CO2 and rainwater as well as a secretive chameleon spotted for the first time in 100 years in Madagascar. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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November 2, 2020

November 02, 2020

November 2, 2020

We're finding gems in nature today with diamonds made from CO2 and rainwater as well as a secretive chameleon spotted for the first time in 100 years in Madagascar. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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October 30, 2020

October 30, 2020

October 30, 2020

Today we share how a mycelium ball can make your backyard a carbon sink and an animal companion program boosting senior health.  Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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October 30, 2020

October 30, 2020

October 30, 2020

Today we share how a mycelium ball can make your backyard a carbon sink and an animal companion program boosting senior health.  Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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October 29, 2020

October 29, 2020

October 29, 2020

Today we’re sharing the discovery of a new coral reef as tall as the Empire State Building and a digestible alternative to plastic bags protecting deer in Japan. P.S. Kristy found her snake too!  Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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October 29, 2020

October 29, 2020

October 29, 2020

Today we’re sharing the discovery of a new coral reef as tall as the Empire State Building and a digestible alternative to plastic bags protecting deer in Japan. P.S. Kristy found her snake too!  Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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October 28, 2020

October 28, 2020

October 28, 2020

Today we talk about all-electric homes and what happened when a daycare in Finland replaced their playground with a replicated forest floor. Plus, Summers and Kristy share their best Halloween costumes ever. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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October 28, 2020

October 28, 2020

October 28, 2020

Today we talk about all-electric homes and what happened when a daycare in Finland replaced their playground with a replicated forest floor. Plus, Summers and Kristy share their best Halloween costumes ever. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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October 27, 2020

October 27, 2020

October 27, 2020

Today Kristy searches for her pet snake while we cover sunglasses made from recovered ocean plastic and the "Uber of car repairs." Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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October 27, 2020

October 27, 2020

October 27, 2020

Today Kristy searches for her pet snake while we cover sunglasses made from recovered ocean plastic and the "Uber of car repairs." Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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