This is the 40th episode of Catch Up Crew! And to celebrate this awesome milestone, we've selected YOUR favorite interviews of this year so far. Join us on our trip back in time to hear again from our space specialist Jerry, who updated us on some big news from space in February 🚀 Also included in this episode is our interview with the Be Kind Sisters, who have a beautiful message to share 🐝 And last but not least, we couldn't make a Best-Of episode, without including YOU! In March, in honor of Women's History Month, you told us about the women that inspire you 💪

Catch Up Crew

Jun 4 2021 - Best Of Special 🚀🐝💪

Today on a brand new episode of #catchupcrew : 
Supply chain problems; what does it mean and will it affect your Holiday shopping?! And... Vaccine news! Again? Yes! A new vaccine could change the world...and it has nothing to do with COVID. Plus, we meet a high school football player kicking out cancer!

Main sources: The Washington Post, FoxBusiness & WTTV

Oct 15 2021 - Supply Chain Problems, Malaria Vaccine & Caleb King Kicks Cancer

Get ready for a new episode and… to mix-and-match! Health officials in the US make a big change when it comes to what kind of COVID boosters people can get. And a scary situation in Haiti! A group of Christian missionaries has been captured and held for ransom. What the kidnappers are demanding for their release... Plus, hear from a young frog fanatic, who’s working to keep the amphibious animals from going extinct! 🐸

Main sources: AP news, NPR & CNN

Justin: www.fortheloveoffrogs.com

Oct 22 2021 - Vaccine Updates, Hostages in Haiti & For the Love of Frogs 🐸

In today’s episode of #catchupcrew:
Heartbreak for Hollywood. Tragedy strikes when a gun that was supposed to be a prop is fired.... killing a crew member. And, political problems in Sudan 🇸🇩 How the military took over in the North Eastern African country. Plus, are you ready for a spooky weekend? Hear from other kids about how they’re celebrating Halloween this year 👻

Main sources: NY times, CNN & ABC news

Oct 29 2021 - Hollywood Tragedy, Sudanese Coup & Halloween 2021 🎃

At last, the vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 is approved. On this week’s episode you’ll hear from some kids who already got the shot!💉 And, world leaders are in the middle of a big climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland. Find out what is being discussed in an effort to stop climate change 🌎Plus, meet a 12-year-old girl who is bringing buddies together! 💞

Main sources: CBS, CNN & Jeugdjournaal

Nov 5 2021 - Vaccine for 5-11y/o, Climate Summit & Sammie’s Buddy Bench Project 💞

In today’s episode I’m going to talk to you about concert chaos! A tragic end to rapper Travis Scott’s Texas music festival. I’ll update you on the investigation into what happened during his performance. And, an argument between European nations is causing a refugee crisis. Learn why there’s bad blood between Belarus and its neighbors 🇪🇺 Plus, hear from other kids about what it was like when they go their COVID vaccines! 💉

Main sources: CNN, ABCnews & Jeugdjournaal

Nov 12 2021 - Astroworld, Infrastructure Bill & Troy and Ares about getting the shot! 🦠

A big surge in COVID cases in Europe. On this week's episode of #CatchUpCrew I’ll catch you up on the numbers, and what’s driving the spread. Plus, a scary situation in space! Astronauts hunker down as dangerous pieces of 'space junk' come hurtling their way! 🚀 And, 7-year-old Ahkeem Mims is cheering up young cancer patients, all while going through the very same treatments himself! 🏥

Main sources: CNN, Britannica & NYT

Nov 19 2021 - COVID in Europe, Space Debris & Ahkeem Strong 💪

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 🎄

Nov 26 2021 - Thanksgiving Special 🍁

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

Dec 3 2021 - Omicron, Spotify Wrapped & Sign Up Captions

Happy New Year! 🎇
In today’s New Year’s Special we’ll share your resolutions for 2021, some memorable moments from 2020 and hopes for the year to come. 
Special thanks to all our listeners and our very own Catch Up Crew members that shared their thoughts with us for this episode!

Jan 1 2021 - New Year's Special

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