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UCYWA News Recap

12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Every episode, two authors and journalists take you on a tour of three topics taking the world by storm.

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Ukraine was Invaded. Is World War III Imminent?

February 26, 2022 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

In the formal return of the UCYWA News Recap, Vasquez and Regas delve into three new topics.  They talk about the invasion of Ukraine and how the world is reacting to it, a new nominee to the Supreme Court, and new COVID-19 restriction status.  They also talk about their young adult book club book of the week, The Accidental Hero by Matt Myklush.

Omicron Variant Sheds More Light on Vaccine Inequality

January 01, 2022 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.33 MB

Vasquez and Regas introduce three new topics:  vaccine inequality, the Boulder Fire, Trump's Supporters, and, lastly, the brand new UCYWA Book Club!

Quad-State Tornado Tears Through Midwest

December 12, 2021 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MB

In the 10th episode of the first season, Vasquez and Regas delve into a devastating tragedy, the tension between Ukraine and Russia, ongoing January 6 debacles, and finally, some new statistics on the Omicron Variant.

Michigan Shooting: A Horrific Incident

December 05, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MB

Vasquez and Regas are joined by a special guest to talk about four new topics:  A tragedy in Michigan, an Omicron update, and two new politics leads.

The Coronavirus Refuses to be Subdued: Omicron Variant Looms

November 28, 2021 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.34 MB

In the 8th episode, Vasquez and Regas discuss three new topics.  These include a new extremely dangerous variant, a gargantuan spending bill, and a tragedy in Waukesha.

A Baffling Turn for the Republican Party

November 21, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MB

Vasquez and Regas touch on four new topics, including new COVID-19 information, a baffling turn for the Republican Party, the tension in the Black Sea, in addition to the Amazon deforestation crisis.

LA County Tightens their Grip on Vaccine Mandates

November 14, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MB

Vasquez and Regas talk about three new topics including the LA Vaccine Mandate, The COP26 Summit, and the China/Taiwan dispute.

Election Results are in: They are Shocking

November 07, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Vasquez and Regas delve into 3 new riveting topics, ranging from the elections to vaccines all the way to a new technological era.

Special Edition: 2021 Year in Review

October 26, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Vasquez and Regas delve into 8 events that took the world by storm so far in 2021.  Listen to the special edition to remember all that has happened in this hectic year.

Brian Laundrie's Remains were located- but are they really his?

October 24, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.64 MB

Brian Laundrie, an accused murderer was recently found dead.  Experts debate whether or not this is part of an even larger scandal.

Which Booster Vaccine Should I Get- and Should I Get One Yet?

October 24, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MB

Vasquez and Regas delve into vaccines, Beirut, and Donald Trump's new criminal vulnerability.

Gov. Greg Abbot Bans Vaccine Mandates

October 24, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MB

In the first episode, Vasquez and Regas capture various topics, one being that of Greg Abbot, and his mission to ban vaccine mandates.