The Optimist Daily’s 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’s Weekly Roundup, where our solutions-focused stories continue, and hear behind-the-scenes discussions from the people bringing you the news.
Episodes
January 17, 2022
Laughing Animals & Science Moms
Today's good news: Study finds that more than 65 species of animals laugh (just like us!) and how the Science Moms help spread science-based climate optimism. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 13:10 min
January 14, 2022
Diane Macedo: The Sleep Fix
Today we are delighted to chat with ABC News anchor/correspondent and former insomniac, Diane Macedo. Diane joins us to talk about her new book, 'THE SLEEP FIX: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work, and More.' As a busy, working mom, she shares her insights on how to adjust and fit solutions for a better sleep into our everyday lives. Find the book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/thesleepfix
PLAY 37:58 min
January 13, 2022
Forest Schools & Later School Start Times
Today's good news: The benefits of outdoor learning and how later school start times help adolescents get enough sleep and improve their overall wellbeing. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 10:49 min
January 12, 2022
Green Trends for 2022 & LitterLotto App
Today's good news: The sustainability trends that experts expect to dominate 2022 and the UK app that gamifies litter picking with a cash incentive. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 13:02 min
January 11, 2022
Floating Communities & Cheetahs in India
Today's good news: India's plan to reintroduce cheetahs to the country after 70 years and how floating communities can help us adapt to rising sea levels. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 11:10 min
January 10, 2022
4 Day Work Weeks & Asteroid Simulations
Today's good news: Fintech start-up Bolt makes 4 day work weeks permanent & AI simulations may help us better understand asteroids and the core of our own planet Earth. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 17:10 min
January 07, 2022
Shingle Solar Panel Roofs and Your Brain on Music
Today's good news: Your future rooftop could be made out of easy-to-install solar shingles, and new research shows that there is a neurological link between music and language. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 18:22 min
January 06, 2022
Shift from Natural Gas & Plastic Packaging Ban
Today's good news: New York City move away from natural gas infrastructure and France's plastic packaging ban goes into effect. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 14:23 min
January 05, 2022
Little Saturday & Maintaining Mental Health
Today's good news: A look at the Swedish tradition of "Little Saturday" and how to maintain your mental health in uncertain times. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 17:12 min
January 04, 2022
Musical Instruments & New Year's Resolutions
Today's good news: A unique youth orchestra plays instruments out of discarded material and how to make sure you stick to your new year's resolutions. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
PLAY 16:37 min