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The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup

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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.

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Recent Guests

Lauren Woods
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Hosts

Karissa
Co-host of the Weekly Roundup, known for engaging discussions and delivering positive news stories.
Arielle
Co-host of the Weekly Roundup, celebrated for highlighting hopeful narratives and motivating community action.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Interesting but vocal fry is obnoxious

    The content is interesting but the needless commentary and vocal fry makes it hard to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Melsa73
    United States2 years ago
  • Puts a smile on

    Love listening these days and balancing with what isn’t going right. Thank you for this wonderful podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goranger22
    United States4 years ago
  • Challenging moderators

    I absolutely love the publication The Intelligent Optimist…. But podcast starts so slow- the personal stories of the moderators are quite lengthy. I do often fast forward to the ‘stories of the day.’

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    dtgddvih
    United States4 years ago
  • Wonderful Podcast!

    I like to start my mornings by listening to quick news update podcasts and have added The Optimist Daily Update to my rotation! It balances out the bad news all over the other platforms and gives me some hope and perspective to start my day. Summers and Kristy are both well-educated on the topics they speak on and you can definitely tell they enjoy working together and speaking about their work.

    Would give more than 5 stars if I could!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cautious_Optimist
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    Love this pod, a fascinating and uplifting way to start your day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kjgdss
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many listeners note that the podcast provides a valuable source of hope and motivation in addressing global challenges.
Listeners appreciate the uplifting and inspiring content, often citing it as a refreshing contrast to negative news cycles.
The hosts are praised for their engaging discussions and ability to deliver critical issues with a sense of optimism.
Some feedback points out that episode pacing can sometimes feel slow due to lengthy personal anecdotes from the hosts, though this is often balanced by insightful storytelling.

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Bringing Back Wind-Powered Cargo Ships and Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Q: So is there a reason why it starts mid-September?
September 15th is the Independence Day of five Central American countries.
Bringing Back Wind-Powered Cargo Ships and Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Q: So how can this going back to the old school ways help with our modern day expectations?
Animos is actually far from an old school sailing ship. It's actually inspired by racing sailboats.

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This podcast offers a refreshing perspective on current events, focusing on uplifting stories that highlight positive change and innovative solutions from around the globe. Episodes frequently feature discussions on health, sustainability, community engagement, and social justice, making it a go-to source for listeners who appreciate an optimistic outlook on various critical issues. The hosts not only cover inspiring news but also engage in thoughtful conversations about the implications of these stories, encouraging listeners to reflect on the power of community action and personal responsibility in bringing about change.

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