Solo Dates and Combatting Disinformation
This week's solutions news: Karissa shares perfect solo date ideas that inspires us to set aside more intentional "me-time." Then, Arielle discusses how we can tackle misinformation and disinformation during times of war and conflict. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Read More...
Building Bridges in the Midst of Conflict
This week's hopeful news: Arielle and Karissa highlight 12 well-established organizations that are working towards peace between Israel and Palestine. Click here to find the websites of each organization mentioned in this episode. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Read More...
Goodbye Discriminatory Electoral Map and The Mental Health Benefits of Horror
This week's good news: Karissa is happy to share how a federal judge decided to overturn Galveston’s discriminatory electoral map in a voting rights victory. Then, Arielle reveals the surprising mental health benefits of watching horror films. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Read More...
The Power of Hobbies and Disco Balls for Science
This week's positive news: Karissa highlights a lifestyle article about the power of hobbies in preventing depression as you age. Then, Arielle talks about why disco balls and science, specifically astronomy, go surprisingly well together. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Read More...
The American Climate Corps and Indigenous Land Rights
This week's uplifting news: Karissa speaks about the American Climate Corps, a breakthrough program that will transform the climate action landscape in the US. Then, Arielle discusses the historic decision made by Brazil's Supreme Court to uphold Indigenous land rights and why this is cause for Read More...
Star Safaris and Baby Beavers
This week's positive news: We’re back! Arielle and Karissa present the new iteration of The Optimist Daily's podcast and update you on what's been going on during our hiatus. Then they dive straight into their favorite stories of the week. Arielle speaks about astronomer Susan Murabana and her Read More...
New Chapters for The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy
Today we are both happy and sad to share that this will be the season finale and the start of an indefinite hiatus of the show. It has been a privilege to bring you solutions news every day. We have a vast library of daily updates and special guest interviews to keep you inspired, so please keep Read More...
Paul Relis and His Time on The Environmental Frontier
Today we're welcoming guest Paul Relis to the show! Paul is a pioneer of environmental solutions after being called to action from the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill - a transformative event in US history that launched many environmental protection programs, and Paul's career. With his leadership in Read More...
Fantastical Flying Ships and a Beautiful Eco-School Project
Today's innovative design news: Arielle and Kristy dive into the design world with two inspiring stories. They begin by talking about hydrofoils and how they can be used to electrify ferries and ships, one of the only modes of transport that is yet to be successfully decarbonized. Then, they Read More...
NASA Investigates UFOs and Understanding Extraterrestrial Life through Kombucha
Today's out-of-this-world news: Arielle and Kristy journey into space with today's solutions. First, Arielle talks about NASA's newly assembled team committed to investigating UFOs. Then, Kristy discusses how kombucha, the talented tea, is helping us better understand extraterrestrial life. Listen Read More...