In this week's episode, we check in with folks in Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Ida. We remember those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks and honor the first responders who came to the rescue. Plus, we get an update on the end of the war in Afghanistan and learn why women in the country worry about their future.
Plenty happened over the summer, including the Olympics. We meet one of the youngest Olympians and talk about one of the newest sports: skateboarding! New laws were passed this summer, too - the naming of Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and in Louisville, the CROWN Act was signed to ban discrimination based on hairstyles.
Finally, heading back to school can be stressful, so we've got a Spot on Science all about recognizing healthy and toxic stress. Margaret learns a few tips from a local doctor on how to cope when you're feeling overwhelmed.
constitutional monarchy (noun) a government with a monarch that symbolically leads the country, but also has a government set up by a constitution
discriminate (verb) to treat someone unfairly because of a specific characteristic or trait
hurricane (noun) a violent storm with wind speeds of 74 miles per hour or higher
Juneteenth (noun) a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It recognizes June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached slaves in the southwestern United States
We learn about the oldest and youngest persons to fly to space this summer. Now we want to know: Who would you take to space with you? Why?
You can use the inbox form to submit your answers. We will share some of your best letters in the next episode.
For this week’s poll, we want to know: Which stress coping tip will you try? Talking to someone I trust, Taking care of my health, Deep breathing Click here to vote!
