The Week Junior Show

This week, Bex is joined by Joe and Eve from The Week Junior to unpack the biggest, silliest, and most heartwarming stories making headlines.  Get involved: 🎙️ Voice note:  funkidslive.com/theweekjunior 📧 Email: hello@theweekjunior.co.uk 📊 Vote: theweekjunior.co.uk/polls See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Bex, Joe, and Eve for a brand new The Week Junior Show In this episode: Massive power cuts in Spain and Portugal – what caused them, and how did people cope? Valerie the dachshund is found after 529 days in the wild Snail and garlic ice cream – real or rubbish? Should schools remove mirrors from bathrooms? Plus celebrate TWJ's 10th birthday with editor Vanessa and we hea...

We've got writers Eve and Kaye talking about people around the world paying their respects to the Pope, the secret to a perfect bowling score, and some girls fighting for a change to their school uniform. There's also going to be a big debate about whether Superman is the best superhero, and we'll be hearing from a winner of this year's series of Gladiators! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

This week we're talking all about AstroBot's big victory at the video game BAFTAS, a bronze age face and a giant easter egg! All this and many more Easter treats in this week's episode of The Week Junior Show!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going to be talking about Trump's tariffs, Saturn's moons and the 2035 Women's World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going to be talking about how the world has come together to help people in Myanmar after an earthquake, a solar eclipse that could be seen across the UK, and a very special cat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going to be talking about the brand new TV show, a sea survey that's revealed some new creatures and some brilliant victories at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. We'll also be having a big debate about eating lab-grown meat. Now, there's a story in the magazine this week about a new GCSE in natural history that's going to be launched. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

We're going to be talking about the Special Olympics World Winter Games, two astronauts who are back home after nine months in space, and an amazing victory for Newcastle United. We'll also be having a big debate about whether peaceful protesters should go to jail.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going to be talking about the world's biggest iceberg, finding out how a man's blood saved millions of lives, and having a big debate on whether poems are better than stories. We'll also be hearing an interview with 12-year-old Week Junior reader Lyra, who recently raised more than £1,700 for cat's protection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, we're going to be talking about the European leaders promising support to Ukraine, sharing some tips to help nesting birds, and having a big debate on whether councils should collect bins less often. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going to be talking about the discovery of an ancient pharaoh's tomb, how hens have been helping boost olive farms in Cyprus, and a forest that's been planted to remember Benjamin Zephaniah. We'll also be having a big debate about whether books should have happy endings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to ditch Valentine's Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.