BTN Classroom Episode 19, 2024 - Behind the News

US Politics Interview 🇺🇸 Some huge stories have been coming out from the US ahead of the upcoming election. To find out what’s been going on and how Americans are feeling about it we speak to 16-year-old political journalist Quinn Michell. Paris Olympics 🏅 Next Friday the Olympic games will begin in Paris. Jack gives us a guide to the Games - where they come from, what’s happening in France and what the future could bring. Garden Weeds 🪴 The Invasive Species council is calling for tougher and clearer laws about what plants can be sold and grown in gardens after some big nurseries, including Bunnings, were found to be selling plants listed as invasive weeds. Matthew Flinders 🐈‍⬛ The famous explorer who’s credited with mapping and naming Australia, was reburied recently in his hometown of Donington. We find out more about the life and work of Matthew Flinders... and his cat Trim. Lexie Running Free 🏃🏾‍♀️ We meet Lexie for Laverton, WA, who tells us why running is an important part of her life.
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For the past 55 years, Behind the News has been helping to break down current issues and events for young people all around the world. The program is a high-energy, fun way for people to learn about the stories we see in the news while providing background information that isn’t usually given by other news bulletins.
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