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NewsDepth 2020-2021 | Episode 22


In this week's episode, we learn about states rolling back pandemic restrictions and ask if you're ready for it or not.

Plus, all hail Her Royal Meow-jesty Queen NewsCat! Nick's got the details on monarchies in this week's  Politics on Point

The Ohio River is flooding our state, Kentucky and West Virginia. We learn what's causing the water to rise and see how residents are coping.

Finally, female pilots take to the sky. We meet the first female African American to fly the U-2 spy plane and learn about some Ohio students already training for a career in aviation.


capacity (noun) the full amount that something can contain

crest (verb) to reach the highest point

nocturnal (adjective) active at night

pioneer (noun) someone who is the first to explore a new area, or do something

tributary (noun) a stream or river that flows into a larger river


This week we meet the first African American woman to fly the U-2 spy plane. Now we want to know:  What kind of pioneer do you want to be?

You can use the inbox form to submit your answers. We will share some of your best letters in the next episode.


Take a look out your window. For this week’s poll, we want to know: Are you comfortable with restrictions being rolled back? Yes. No.    Click here to vote!


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