Kindness is the Word of the Year
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 having a big debate about mega political donations.
Firefighters tackling Wildfires in the USA
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!
A Perfectly Round Chicken Egg!
Today we're talking about the snowy weather across the UK a perfectly round chicken egg and a star's hiccoughs!
Biggest stories of 2024
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.
WICKED singing and Strictly Come Dancing
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 having a big debate about whether it's okay to sing at the cinema.
Pre-loved Christmas presents and the International Children's Peace Prize
Rahul, Joe, and Bex digest the latest news. We talk about the winner of the International Children's Peace Prize, some award-winning artwork and dogs using their noses to help trees. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether it's okay to give people pre-loved presents.
Hamster flights and saving red squirrels
In this week's episode, we're going to be talking about a project to save red squirrels and a city made from gingerbread. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether school dinners should ditch desserts.
Angry Birds and British Sign Language
We're talking about a big birthday for Angry Birds, a charity that aims to get kids moving and an unusual banana artwork. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether British Sign Language should be taught in all schools.
National Tree Week and Children in Need
We're going to be talking about robots piece of art, this year's fundraising for Children in Need and National Tree Week. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether prisons should be nicer places.
Quest for dumplings
We're going to be talking about the winners of a very important environmental award, a quest for dumplings in China and a wooden satellite sent to space. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether it's okay to have a messy bedroom.