Catch Up Crew

This weekly podcast brings news and current events to kids in an understandable way. Join me each Friday and let’s “catch up” together.

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In the latest episode we talked to Luca, a transgender teen, about what pride means to him, his coming out story and how to support others. Tune in, wherever you find your podcasts 🌎🗞🎧

What does Pride mean to you? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

#pride #PrideMonth #Pride2022

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We’ll also hear from an expert on how to deal with the emotions you might be feeling this week.

Main sources: @theskimm , @cnn & @marchforourlives

#schoolshooting #talkwithyourkids #howtotalktokids #newsforkids #newsforteens #Lookforthehelpers #familypodcast #catchupcrew

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In today’s episode I’m going to talk with you about the very upsetting and tragic shooting that happened at an elementary school in Texas. We’ll explain what happened, why it could happen, how we can change things and how people responded.

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Your children, your students, everyone has probably heard about the shooting. But how do you make sure they hear the right things?
Listen to our episode coming up this Friday.
#lookforthehelpers #buildingbettercitizens #takepositiveaction
@CommonSenseOrg @childmindinst

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A shooting in a black community in New York, that leaves people feeling heartbroken and angry. Plus, Finland and Sweden applied to join an peace alliance. And, we’ll hear from some children and teens who joined the women’s march!
#buffaloshooting #natoalliance
@womensmarch

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Yesterday, European countries Finland and Sweden officially applied to join NATO. Tune in Friday to hear all about what that means and how it is connected to the war in Ukraine!
📸: @Shutterstock
#natoallies #finlandsweden #warinukraine #russianthreat #newsforkids #newsforteens

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A leak of a Supreme Court decision has many people in the US shaken up. Plus, Mother’s Day is almost here! And, we’ll soar on over to a one-of-its kind flight school in California!✈️
Main sources: @theskimm @CBSNews & @CNN
#SupremeCourt #BrittneyGriner m #MothersDay #NewsforKids

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Elon Musk bought Twitter this week! Listen to tomorrow’s episode to hear why and what this change in leadership could mean 🐦
📸: @MarketWatch @GettyImages
#newepisode #twitternews #freespeech #freespeechisnothatespeech #newsexplained #newsforkids #newsforteens #familypodcast

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A terrifying incident on a crowded subway leaves New Yorkers shaken. And, COVID Concerns Continue! Cases are once again rising around the world. Plus, we get advice from 15 year old Jayson, who’s helping animals in need! 🐶
#subwayshooting #covidconcerns #ukraineupdate #kidsnews

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Did your kids hear any of the news on tv, or the radio, and asked you about what they heard? I’ll explain it all on tomorrow’s episode in an understandable and manageable way.
📸: @TheStudyofWar
#ukrainewar #whatisgenocide #warcrimes #newsexplained #newsforkids #newsforteens

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How a celebration of the movies turned into a night full of turmoil. And what the take over of the Taliban means for people in Afghanistan. Plus, we meet @Cookies4Cures who ‘bakes’ a difference!🦓
#academyawards2022 #talibantakeover #newsforkids #familypodcast #PodcastFriday

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Biden had strong words regarding Russian President #vladimirputin. Then the @whitehouse came back with some clarifications. Hear the latest on the war in Ukraine on tomorrow’s episode.

📸: associated press

#warinukraine #newsfortheday #newsforkids #negotiations

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Could time changes be a thing of the past? Listen to our latest episode to learn about the Senate’s push for permanent daylight savings.

#DaylightSavings #USSenate #springforward #fallback

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Could time changes be a thing of the past? Listen to our latest episode to learn about the Senate’s push for permanent daylight savings.

#DaylightSavings #USSenate #springforward #fallback

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The ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill’. On the latest episode, I’ll tell you what the bill means, what opponents are saying and how this bill is part of atrend of legislation addressing LGBTQ+ issues at schools.
📸: @APNews
#lgbtqrights #parentsrights #dontsaygay #newsforteens #talktoyourkids

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What’s been happening with the war in Ukraine this week? Plus I’ll explain a controversial new rule for schools in Florida 🏳️‍🌈 And, we sit down
with two friends who write books that inspire kids fighting cancer❤️
#WarinUkraine #LGBTQ #BTS #Paralympics #MyFriendLinkin, #NewsforKids

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The war in Ukraine made about 1 million people decide to leave their country. More than half of them are children, like Victoria. Hear her story on today’s episode of #CatchUpCrew
🎙:@jeugdjournaal
#warinukraine #newsforteens #familypodcast #refugeechildren #StandWithUkraine️

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Disaster in Ukraine. I’ll bring you up to speed on the crisis and on how people are helping. And, hear from the first black woman nominated for the US Supreme Court. Plus, meet “Kid of the Year,” Orion Jean!
#warinukraine #ketanjibrownjackson #kidoftheyear #newsforkids #NewsBreak

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@npr_ed It’s why we started our podcast! We bring the news weekly to children, teens and their families in an understandable and manageable way 🌎🗞🎧

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Many kids will almost certainly hear something from classmates at school. Parents and teachers can help kids discern facts and debunk memes. Check-ins also give kids a safe space to reflect and share. @anya1anya @NPRCoryTurner @HKorbey
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