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The Optimist Project with Yara Shahidi

Welcome to the Optimist Project with Yara Shahidi, a show that asks: what gives you hope? You’ll hear from some of the best thought leaders of our era — artists, comedians, scientists, musicians and more. Together, we’ll unpack how to access resilience and joy in our everyday lives. 

Meet us back here November 20th for your weekly optimism drop!

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