Catch Up Crew

A happy ending to a terrifying hostage standoff at a Texas church last week. Hear first-hand about the dramatic escape. Plus, 5G and flight delays... How are they related? I’ll tell you about the big 5G roll out to connect our country, but also disconnected people by delaying flights! And, our new crew member Sookie makes her debut. She interviewed her classmates about going to school in COVID times, especially during the latest Omicron surge 😷

Main sources: NPR, CNN & Jeugdjournaal

The right to vote! And the laws that impact it. On today’s episode I’ll tell you why President Biden is fighting hard in the voting rights battle. Plus, how the pandemic is changing the game when it comes to some of the biggest sporting events and the most famous athletes in the world!🎾 And we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior.

Main sources: Washington Post, USA Today & NPR

Super surge! COVID cases explode around the world, just as schools start up again. Plus, a somber anniversary. The US marks one year since an angry mob stormed into the capitol building to try to change the results of an election. And, did you watch the iconic Rose Parade on New Year’s Day? Holden actually was there with his marching band 🎺

Main sources: NPR, CNN & TheSkimm

Happy New Year! 🎆 

In today’s episode we’re looking back at the past year and ahead to the year to come with our crew, our listeners and interviewees! What were their most memorable news items of 2021, what are they looking forward to in the new year and do they have any new year’s resolutions?

Happy Holidays! 🌟
This week, we’re taking a break from the news to share YOUR favorite interviews of the past couple of months! Many of you answered our call to fill out our poll and today we’ll take you back to the episodes that received the most votes!
Enjoy again our interviews with Catarina Lorenzo, Ryan’s Recycling & Mariella (Sign Up Captions) 👏

On today’s episode: tornado terror in the US. 🌪 Six states are slammed with powerful tornadoes, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Plus, we hear from 12-year-old Bana, who fled a war and now is speaking up for other children 📣 And… a little Christmas magic in this episode! We have some happy holiday stories you’ll want to hear! 🎄

Main sources: CNN, ABC7 & Good News Movement

This week on #CatchUpCrew: has the Olympic spirit soured!? The US and other nations make a big decision about the winter games, just months before they kick off in China!🏅 Plus, new rules for Instagram! The social media giant says it's cracking down to keep children and teens safe. And, two sisters in Utah sit down with the Catch Up Crew to tell us why they’re playing Santa for a family in need! 🎁

Main sources: CNN, NBC & US News

In this week’s #CatchUpCrew: more COVID concerns, as a new variant spreads around the world! And, the latest on the most recent school shooting in the US. Plus.... Ever wondered about how children who are deaf or hard of hearing watch a movie? We’ll meet Mariella, who found a solution! 👌

Main sources: CNN, ABCnews & Jeugdjournaal 

In this Thanksgiving Special the Catch Up Crew team wants to thank some of the teens that were on our show during the last couple of months that make it their mission to help others. Listen back to our interviews with Nigel (Klothes for Kids 🧢), Ian (Ian’s Giving Garden ), Hollis (Juggling for Jude ⚽️) & Sammie (Sammie’s Buddy Bench Project 🛋)!

Thanks to my amazing crew, who make this podcast possible! Also… THANK YOU! For listening, participating and asking your questions 🌎🗞🎧 

Let us know what YOUR favorite interviews are to include in our upcoming Christmas Special 🎄