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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

September 24, 2021

September 24, 2021

September 24, 2021

Kristy and Amelia talk ovarian cancer research and climate awareness in the medical community today on the pod. Want to join our challenge? Check out the article on virtual climate exhibits below. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

https://www.optimistdaily.com/2021/09/5-free-climate-change-exhibits-to-visit-virtually/

 PLAY   16:35 min

September 23, 2021

September 23, 2021

September 23, 2021

In today's mini edition of the Update, Amelia and Summers discuss how gut therapies could boost brain health in premature infants. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

 PLAY   07:43 min

September 22, 2021

September 22, 2021

September 22, 2021

Today we welcome science communicator Nini Munoz, Ph.D. Nini runs the popular Instagram account @niniandthebrain where she breaks down complex scientific topics, mostly surrounding Covid-19, to clearly communicate no frills data, nuances, and risk analysis to everyone and anyone. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

 PLAY   42:00 min

September 21, 2021

September 21, 2021

September 21, 2021

Today Summers is talking about a new innovation reducing head injuries in athletes, while Kristy shares how one university is boosting climate awareness in their medical school. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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September 20, 2021

September 20, 2021

September 20, 2021

We're heading into fall with stories about how to best see the Harvest Moon tonight as well as some brave women in Bristol marrying trees to prevent them from being cut down. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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September 17, 2021

September 17, 2021

September 17, 2021

We've got some climate action solutions on deck featuring a new EV charging law in the UK and man-made clouds. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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September 16, 2021

September 16, 2021

September 16, 2021

Kristy and Amelia get a little silly with stories about potty training cows and an old school approach to carbon neutral shipping. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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September 15, 2021

September 15, 2021

September 15, 2021

We've got two great stories to share today about the impressive impact of Indigenous resistance on global emissions and a California bill aimed at making recycling more efficient. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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September 14, 2021

September 14, 2021

September 14, 2021

It's all about children's mental health today with news that school-based peer support groups and time with trees both boost kids' cognitive wellbeing. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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September 13, 2021

September 13, 2021

September 13, 2021

We're gearing up for cooler days ahead with stories about a newly-discovered Arctic island and how a ski resort on Mt. Titlis is keep glaciers cool with giant blankets. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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