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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Many Americans are focused on the top of the ticket today, but we're taking a look at some smaller state ballot measures making a positive impact and one truly inspiring 2nd grade teacher. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Today we welcome artist, educator, and founder of Lost Art of Love Letters Sondra Weiss to talk about the value of putting pen to paper to express love and gratitude. Sondra is the creative mind behind our new collaborative Thankful Thursdays initiative. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

We're tackling election anxiety with a story about one New Jersey school district honoring snow days even during remote learning and how Chipotle is making it easier to eat sustainably. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!