Today we are both happy and sad to share that this will be the season finale and the start of an indefinite hiatus of the show.  It has been a privilege to bring you solutions news every day. We have a vast library of daily updates and special guest interviews to keep you … [Read more...] about New Chapters for The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy

Today we're welcoming guest Paul Relis to the show! Paul is a pioneer of environmental solutions after being called to action from the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill - a transformative event in US history that launched many environmental protection programs, and Paul's career. With … [Read more...] about Paul Relis and His Time on The Environmental Frontier

Today's innovative design news: Arielle and Kristy dive into the design world with two inspiring stories. They begin by talking about hydrofoils and how they can be used to electrify ferries and ships, one of the only modes of transport that is yet to be successfully … [Read more...] about Fantastical Flying Ships and a Beautiful Eco-School Project

Today's out-of-this-world news: Arielle and Kristy journey into space with today's solutions. First, Arielle talks about NASA's newly assembled team committed to investigating UFOs. Then, Kristy discusses how kombucha, the talented tea, is helping us better understand … [Read more...] about NASA Investigates UFOs and Understanding Extraterrestrial Life through Kombucha

Today's wildly positive news: Summers highlights how Australian whale watchers are being treated to an earlier-than-usual whale watching season thanks to successful conservation! Then, Kristy talks about a new study that details how animal adaptations could inform better women’s … [Read more...] about Early Whale Watching and How Animal Research Advances Women’s Health