Since today is my OWN birthday, I have a special episode for you today, including the whole interview I did with 14-year-old climate activist Catarina Lorenzo last week 🌎

I’ll also quickly catch you up on the biggest news stories of the week, including the situation in Kabul, Afghanistan, and the latest COVID updates 💉

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Let’s kick off season 2! In today’s episode I’ll catch you up on the fall of a nation. I’ll break down what led up to the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan 🇦🇫 And, booster power! When YOU can expect to get a THIRD dose of the Covid-19 vaccine! 💉 Plus, you’ll hear from a 14-year-old on a mission to save the world… literally! 🌎

Main sources: BBC, Las Vegas Review Journal & Fox2Now

#taliban #afghanistan #boostershots #haiti #substituteteacher #backflipping #mariaandrejczyk #childrenvsclimatecrisis

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It’s the 50th episode of Catch Up Crew! I’ll update you on the bad grade on a super important report this week. Why so many people are sweating over the results of a new study on climate change 🌎 Plus, COVID is causing a health problem for many children… even if they never had the virus 🦠 And I’ll introduce you to a teen making it fashionable to help foster children! 🧢

Main sources: AP news, CBS news & Jeugdjournaal

#climatechange #governorcuomo #eyeproblems #youtuberules #beachbot #bearnews #klothes4kids #newsforyou #catchupcrew @klothes4kidslv

To mask, or not to mask?! That is the question as students head back to the classroom! On today’s episode I’ll tell you what schools around the country are doing. Plus, one year after a massive and deadly explosion in Lebanon, hear from local kids who are still recovering from the blast. And meet a gardener @garden_for_hunger who’s using his growing powers for good!

Main sources: CBC news, CNN & Jeugdjournaal 

#catchupcrew #backtoschool #beirutexplosion #olympicupdate #orangutansofinstagram #fortniteconcert #endhunger #newsforyou #podcastrecommendation

On today’s #catchupcrew I’m catching you up on this week’s news 🗞 Deja... Vaccinated?! With the Delta variant of the COVID virus on the rise, people in power all over the world are telling everyone to get their shots! 💉Plus... Why our favorite Greatest of all time gymnast is stepping out in the race for gold 🥇And our young reporter Ellie will introduce you to a children’s book author! 📚

Main sources: CNN, CBS News & Jeugdjournaal

#deltavariant #insurrection #simonebiles #ingenuity #frenchfries #littleallies #childrensbookauthor #newsforyouth #familypodcast @thelittleallies

Let the games begin! The Tokyo Summer Olympics officially begin today! Hear some highlights from the opening ceremonies 🔥 And...up, up, and away! Another historic rocket launch sends the richest man in the world...out of this world! Why some people AREN’T over the moon about it 🌖 Plus... Another history-making flight... this time, by a teen pilot! ✈️

Main sources: @apnews & @cnn

@travisludlow_aroundtheworld #olympics2020 #rocketlaunch #flashflood #freeschoolmeals #netflixnews #winner #aroundtheworldsolo #newsforyouth #podcastforyouth

In today’s episode I’m going to talk to you about the massive protests in the island nation of Cuba! Why people there are SO angry and demanding change! 🇨🇺 Plus, instead of taking it home, they took it to Rome. I’ll tell you all about the European Soccer Cup final and the fall-out afterwards ⚽️🏆 And you’ll meet a teen who’s doing her part to keep our oceans clean! 🐠

Main sources: CBS, CNN & Reuters 

#cuba🇨🇺 #floods #eurocup #masihalinejad #recall #oliviarodrigo #spacenews #fishnews #beachcleanup @saveafishie_sa

This week I’ll catch you up on a lot of big stories in the news. We’ll start off with the US withdrawal out of Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Also, I’ll tell you all about some Olympic bans. Plus, our young reporter Thamara will introduce you to Larissa Leon, a finalist for the Stuck on Prom competition 💃🏽

#afghanistanwar #olympics #jovenelmoise #surfside #nationalyouthpoetlaureate #ringoffire #sandcastle #ducktape #kidsnews

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Main sources: @cbsnews, @cnn & @nytimes

On today’s episode I’ll update you on what happened since the building collapsed in Florida last week. Plus; is Trump being sued? Hear what his company is being accused of. And, meet almost-12-year-old recycling fanatic @ryans_recycling, who will tell you all about his business and how to get started with recycling yourself! ♻️

#newsforkids #surfside #trumpnews #heatwave #covidupdate #flyingcar #birdtattoo #kpop #recycling

Main sources: @apnews, @cnn & @nosjeugdjournaal

It’s Friday, which means I’m here to catch you up on the news, the rest is up to you! In today’s episode: a condo-collapse in Florida! The latest on the urgent search for survivors. Plus... getting paid to play! Why a supreme court decision means athletes in college could soon make money playing sports! And, meet a family that’s building tree houses ánd building memories! 🏡

Main sources: @CBSnews, NBCnews & @fireflyforts

#condocollapse #sunriseflorida #studentathlete #deltavariant #carlnassib #skateboarding #tunasub #treehouse #podcastsforkids