The news is not all bad. Seriously, lots of great things are happening in the world and we can’t wait to share it with you. Join Darian and Aicila as they explore positive news articles that will uplift and give you hope for our world.

Darian shares two stories about the James Webb Telescope and how lab grown blood could be the future of blood transfusion. Aicila shares how long it takes to become friends with someone, climate reparations and how libraries are combating loneliness.

Links from the episode:

James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Chemical Secrets of Distant World

The World’s First Trial of Lab Grown Blood Could Revolutionize Transfusion

Climate Reparations

Libraries

America Has Drinking Problem

This Is Exactly How Many Hours It Takes To Create A Lasting Friendship

Lex Fridman Podcast Climate Debate

Producers and Audio Contributors: 

Aicila Wyles 

https://www.bicurean.com/

https://solo.to/aicila

Darian Parker

https://doctordarianparker.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darianparker/

https://www.youtube.com/@DrDsSocialNetwork

Intro Music and Sound Credits:

Scott Holmes – Good Times (freemusicarchive.org)

Channel Changing Sounds (https://www.freesfx.co.uk/sfx/changing-channels)

Creative Commons Credit:

Title: “Fake News, It Can’t Be Stopped”

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License: CC

Title: “How Billionaires Got So Powerful w/@ Good Morning, Bad News”

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License: CC

Title: “Corruption is Legal in America”

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Source: ATTN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tu32CCA_Ig&t=107s

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Darian Parker Dr. D's Social Network

Dr. Darian Parker earned his Ph.D in Sports Education Leadership with an emphasis in Behavior Modification from UNLV. He earned his Master and Bachelor degrees from James Madison University in Kinesiology. Dr. Parker is the Co-Owner of Epic Leisure Management LLC., the Owner of Parker Personal Training LLC and the Host of Dr. D's Social Network Podcast. Dr. Parker is a certified personal trainer through the NSCA. During Dr. Parker's career he has served several roles in the fitness and wellness industry. He has worked extensively in both the academic and private club sector as a Director of Education for a Career College, General Manager of a high end luxury residential fitness club and National Director of Fitness for a global leisure management company.