October 20, 2023

Goodbye Discriminatory Electoral Map and The Mental Health Benefits of Horror

This week's good news:

Karissa is happy to share how a federal judge decided to overturn Galveston’s discriminatory electoral map in a voting rights victory. Then, Arielle reveals the surprising mental health benefits of watching horror films.

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 PLAY   19:35 min

October 06, 2023

The Power of Hobbies and Disco Balls for Science

This week's positive news:

Karissa highlights a lifestyle article about the power of hobbies in preventing depression as you age. Then, Arielle talks about why disco balls and science, specifically astronomy, go surprisingly well together.

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 PLAY   17:01 min

September 29, 2023

The American Climate Corps and Indigenous Land Rights

This week's uplifting news:

Karissa speaks about the American Climate Corps, a breakthrough program that will transform the climate action landscape in the US. Then, Arielle discusses the historic decision made by Brazil's Supreme Court to uphold Indigenous land rights and why this is cause for celebration, both nationally and globally.

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 PLAY   17:06 min

September 22, 2023

Star Safaris and Baby Beavers

This week's positive news: We’re back!

Arielle and Karissa present the new iteration of The Optimist Daily's podcast and update you on what's been going on during our hiatus.

Then they dive straight into their favorite stories of the week. Arielle speaks about astronomer Susan Murabana and her mission to bring the wonders of the Cosmos to disadvantaged youth in Kenya. Karissa follows with the exciting news of a baby beaver sighting in California, and what a rebound in beaver populations could mean for the environment.

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 PLAY   14:59 min

June 17, 2022

New Chapters for The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy

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 inspired, so please keep coming back to your favorite episodes when you need a lift!

Keep connected with The Optimist Daily. We'll continue to be a resource for solutions as we transition into the next chapter of our organization... Updates to come on optimistdaily.com. 

Thanks for listening to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy and being part of the solutions-oriented consciousness to change our world for the better. 

 PLAY   04:55 min

June 16, 2022

Paul Relis and His Time on The Environmental Frontier

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 his leadership in forming the Community Environmental Council, starting recycling programs with the California Environmental Protection Agency, taking executive roles in the bioenergy sector, and engaging in many more impressive positions, Paul has a lot to share with us about taking environmental action. 

You can read more about Paul's work in his book, Out of The Wasteland: Stories from The Environmental Frontier. More of his work is also detailed on paulrelis.com. 

 PLAY   54:00 min

June 15, 2022

Fantastical Flying Ships and a Beautiful Eco-School Project

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 decarbonized. Then, they discuss a beautifully designed eco-school located in the Thar desert in India.

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 PLAY   16:52 min

June 14, 2022

NASA Investigates UFOs and Understanding Extraterrestrial Life through Kombucha

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 extraterrestrial life.

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 PLAY   09:04 min

June 13, 2022

Early Whale Watching and How Animal Research Advances Women's Health

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 health.

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 PLAY   15:09 min

June 10, 2022

Smart Pillows and Uber's Aid in Ukraine

Today's optimistic news: A new smart pillow can track the sleep of a user and provide essential data, and Uber is aiding Ukrainians by parterning with the UN World Food Programme. That and more on The Optimist Daily today! 

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 PLAY   12:02 min