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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

August 11, 2020

August 11, 2020

August 11, 2020

The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. Missing travel? You're not alone. Today we satisfy our wanderlust with virtual travels to scenic locations on the forefront of the renewables revolution. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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August 10, 2020

August 10, 2020

August 10, 2020

The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. We're back to full episodes and kicking it off with a town in Washington creating its own currency to support local business and drones playing an unexpected role in the Amazon. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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August 10, 2020

August 10, 2020

August 10, 2020

The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. We're back to full episodes and kicking it off with a town in Washington creating its own currency to support local business and drones playing an unexpected role in the Amazon. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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August 7, 2020

August 07, 2020

August 7, 2020

The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. 75 percent on non electrified households in the US are in Native American communities. Listen to learn about a female-led company bringing local solar power to these homes. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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August 7, 2020

August 07, 2020

August 7, 2020

The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. 75 percent on non electrified households in the US are in Native American communities. Listen to learn about a female-led company bringing local solar power to these homes. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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August 6, 2020

August 06, 2020

August 6, 2020

The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. On this mini Update we talk EV batteries which can be recharged for up to a million miles. Check out the full article here. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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August 6, 2020

August 06, 2020

August 6, 2020

The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. On this mini Update we talk EV batteries which can be recharged for up to a million miles. Check out the full article here. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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August 5, 2020

August 05, 2020

August 5, 2020

The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. Kristy reminds us that coffee, fruit, and moving your body are keys to success so today we share yoga poses for those of us who have been sitting at our desks all week. Check out the related article here. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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August 5, 2020

August 05, 2020

August 5, 2020

The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. Kristy reminds us that coffee, fruit, and moving your body are keys to success so today we share yoga poses for those of us who have been sitting at our desks all week. Check out the related article here. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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August 4, 2020

August 04, 2020

August 4, 2020

The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. Today we talk lucky clover lawns with guest and producer Amelia Buckley. If you're sick of watering your lawn, check out the story here for a greener alternative to grass. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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