The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup

Did you know that 86% of plant species in the world rely on animal pollination? Today we welcome guest Kristen Klitgaard, a pollination biologist with Beeflow. Beeflow applies scientific knowledge and...

9 Sep 202128min

Summers, Kristy, and Amelia do a brief recap of their weekend challenge! Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

8 Sep 202110min

Kristy and Amelia chat about reusing 3D printed retainer waste in cars and four ways teachers can support their mental health as we head back to school. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summer...

7 Sep 202116min

Happy Labor Day listeners! From workers to parents to caregivers, we're wishing you all a happy Labor Day with a brief history of the holiday. We will be back will full-length episodes tomorrow. Liste...

6 Sep 20218min

it's fruity Friday and Summers is sharing how to put overripe fruit to good use while Amelia talks legal advocacy in medical clinics. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making...

3 Sep 202116min

Kristy is tackling clean water solutions today, while Summers explores a new test that can differentiate quickly between bacterial and viral infections. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summer...

2 Sep 202114min

It's pumpkin spice and back-to-school season, so we're talking kids' mental health and how movement helps us learn. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the New...

1 Sep 202119min

Summers talks cemeteries and biodiversity, while Kristy explores a new initiative capturing energy from nightclub dancers in Glasgow. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making...

31 Aug 202118min