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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

November 16, 2020

November 16, 2020

November 16, 2020

Want to know more about The Optimist Daily and our hosts? You’re in luck. Today is part one of our two-day series diving deeper into the who, what, and why of The Optimist Daily. Today we hear from Summers McKay. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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November 13, 2020

November 13, 2020

November 13, 2020

Today we cover a sustainable dog food made from insect protein and new technology making internet access a ubiquitous resource. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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November 13, 2020

November 13, 2020

November 13, 2020

Today we cover a sustainable dog food made from insect protein and new technology making internet access a ubiquitous resource. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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November 12, 2020

November 12, 2020

November 12, 2020

Did you know 6,000 tons of air filters are thrown away each year in the US alone? Today we interview James Whitfield and Sean Sykes, the brains behind Briiv, a sustainable bioplastic air purifier with 100% biodegradable filters. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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November 12, 2020

November 12, 2020

November 12, 2020

Did you know 6,000 tons of air filters are thrown away each year in the US alone? Today we interview James Whitfield and Sean Sykes, the brains behind Briiv, a sustainable bioplastic air purifier with 100% biodegradable filters. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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November 11, 2020

November 11, 2020

November 11, 2020

We’re getting futuristic on the pod today with Virgin Hyperloop completing its first trials with human passengers and the UK set to build its first carbon neutral community. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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November 11, 2020

November 11, 2020

November 11, 2020

We’re getting futuristic on the pod today with Virgin Hyperloop completing its first trials with human passengers and the UK set to build its first carbon neutral community. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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November 10, 2020

November 10, 2020

November 10, 2020

Today we travel to Austin, TX, where the city voted to revolutionize their transit system and Manchester, UK where a power plant is using liquid air to store renewable energy. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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November 10, 2020

November 10, 2020

November 10, 2020

Today we travel to Austin, TX, where the city voted to revolutionize their transit system and Manchester, UK where a power plant is using liquid air to store renewable energy. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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November 9, 2020

November 09, 2020

November 9, 2020

Today, Kristy shares how bionic gloves restored a pianist’s ability to play and Summers has good news about shark conservation. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

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