Today’s Solutions: July 07, 2026
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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

August 18, 2021

August 18, 2021

August 18, 2021

We've got environmental stories today with the rise of litter collectors during the pandemic and how an area of Montana is protecting its bears with a wildlife corridor. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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August 17, 2021

August 17, 2021

August 17, 2021

We've got a period poverty solution and news of a brand new international Dark Sky Park today on the Update. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News! 

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August 16, 2021

August 16, 2021

August 16, 2021

We're talking climate today with how an Oregon fire demonstrated the efficacy of Indigenous forest management practices and an organizations helping us cope with big emotions surrounding the crisis. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News! 

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August 13, 2021

August 13, 2021

August 13, 2021

It's Friday the 13th and the news can be spooky, so we've got two solutions on coping with the newest Covid-19 surge and the climate crisis. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News! 

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August 12, 2021

August 12, 2021

August 12, 2021

It's all about expanding our horizons on the Update today. We're talking about the power of mushrooms in space and how children can get the most out of free play time. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News! 

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August 11, 2021

August 11, 2021

August 11, 2021

Minds and mustangs are on deck on the Update today! Tune in to learn about a new technology addressing brain health and an unusual partnership offering healing for both horses and veterans in upstate New York. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News! 

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August 10, 2021

August 10, 2021

August 10, 2021

Today we're talking about how a simply parking policy can boost green transportation and a novel material making heat energy transfer more efficient. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News! 

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August 9, 2021

August 09, 2021

August 9, 2021

From potatoes to giraffes to ancient geometry, we've got it all on the Update this morning. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News! 

Curious about our food storage story? Find it here: www.optimistdaily.com/2021/08/tips-and-tricks-to-make-your-produce-last-longer/

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August 6, 2021

August 06, 2021

August 6, 2021

It's Friday and we've got stories on how we can make refrigerated shipping trucks more eco-friendly as well as how to cultivate a healthy body image as we head back into the world. Tune in and remember to join us for our weekend challenge. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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August 5, 2021

August 05, 2021

August 5, 2021

We're tackling some tough topics today with tips for navigating relationships with unvaccinated friends and family, as well as how to raise kids to be more spatially aware. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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