Growing food in Space?

Growing food in Space?

Author: Fun Kids June 14, 2024 Duration: 24:13

This week we are hearing about the Week Junior Book Awards and debating whether children should be told what to read. Plus we hear about a survey where we young people tell us their thoughts on politics

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Ever wondered what happens when the curious minds behind a brilliant children's magazine get together for a chat? That's exactly the feeling you get with The Week Junior Show, a lively podcast from Fun Kids. It’s like being invited into the editorial room where the week's most interesting stories for young people are brought to life. Each episode, Bex is joined by different members of The Week Junior team, offering a genuine glimpse into how they choose and think about the news. They don't just report the facts; they dive into friendly debates on the big questions, share their personal favourite articles from the latest issue, and tackle that all-important segment, 'Real or Rubbish?', where they investigate whether a surprising report is credible or just a myth. This isn't a lecture; it's a conversation designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking in its audience. The tone is engaging and respectful, treating young listeners as the intelligent, capable thinkers they are. Tuning into this podcast is a fantastic way for families to connect over current events, or for any curious kid (or adult!) to understand the stories shaping their world in a fun, digestible format. It turns the week's headlines into a shared adventure.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

The Week Junior Show
Podcast Episodes
Super sewers and expanding Heathrow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:30
We're going to be talking about London's new super sewer, the secrets of polar bear grease, and a disabled astronaut making history. We'll also be having a big debate about whether Heathrow Airport should be expanded.See…
India's tiger population and ditching Valentine's Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:38
We're going to be talking about India's tiger population, a rebuilding project in Iraq and why poo is taking centre stage at the Jorvik Viking Festival next week. We'll also be having a big debate about whether it's time…
Van Gogh paintings and disco scallops [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:29
We're going to be talking about the musicians who won awards at the Grammys, a hidden Van Gogh painting and disco scallops. We'll also be having a big debate about where the children should be allowed to use AI.See omnys…
Holocaust Memorial Day and Children's Mental Health Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:50
We're going to be talking about Holocaust Memorial Day, chimps who like weeing together, and author GM Linton's tips for capturing special memories. We'll also be having a big debate about whether rugby is better than fo…
Kindness is the Word of the Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:52
We're going to be talking about kindness, which is the Oxford Children's Word of the Year for 2024. We'll also be finding out about the 2025 City of Culture and a woman who made a big donation to charity, plus we'll be h…
Firefighters tackling Wildfires in the USA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:47
This week, we learn all about the firefighters tackling wildfires in the USA, how technology is helping Emperor Penguins and a brand new theatre company in Wales!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Perfectly Round Chicken Egg! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:27
Today we're talking about the snowy weather across the UK a perfectly round chicken egg and a star's hiccoughs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Biggest stories of 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:57
It's the final podcast of the year and we're going to be doing a roundup of our favourite stories from 2024. We've also got a few messages from readers as you share your favourite stories from the year as well. See omnys…
WICKED singing and Strictly Come Dancing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:30
We're going to be talking about the winner of the Week Junior's Christmas cover competition, the Strictly Come Dancing final, and we're going over the upcoming Wallace and Gromit film as well. We're also going to be havi…