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
June 16, 2021
June 16, 2021
It's an animal-themed day on the Update with stories about the world's first bionic bird and an explosives-sniffing rat which has saved thousands of lives in Cambodia. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021
Today we're talking about the benefits of listening to nature and how the Pulitzer Prizes honored the teen who bravely captured George Floyd's murder. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
June 14, 2021
June 14, 2021
Happy Monday! Today we're talking about some helpful bacteria and how citizen scientists are tracking cicadas. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
June 11, 2021
June 11, 2021
Today we're talking about the future of US solar and how NovoLoop is disrupting our wasteful plastic production process. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
June 10, 2021
June 10, 2021
Today we welcome Dr. Shanna Swan and Stacey Colino to talk about their new book, Count Down, and how our modern world is threatening fertility rates around the globe. Tune in to learn about these threats and what you can do to protect yourself in your everyday life. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News! #countmein
June 09, 2021
June 9, 2021
Today we're talking about algae curtains and achieving your goals! Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
June 08, 2021
June 8, 2021
Today Kristy shares how one company is making rugs more circular and Summers details ActionAid's program to help women support themselves with sustainable mangrove conservation in Cambodia. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
June 07, 2021
June 7, 2021
Happy Monday! We're talking about a popcorn-based styrofoam alternative and the 5 easiest veggies to grow in your garden. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
June 04, 2021
June 4, 2021
Kristy and Summers are rescuing kittens this morning, but they're also talking about important policy updates. G7 finance ministers are working to reduce corporate tax evasion in the EU and the US has suspended oil drilling leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!
June 03, 2021
June 3, 2021
Kristy and Summers celebrate the first ever in-person recording of The Optimist Daily Update with stories about compostable takeout boxes and a rechargeable battery that uses CO2 to store renewable energy. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!