© 2024 Ideastream Public Media

1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
(216) 916-6100 | (877) 399-3307

WKSU is a public media service licensed to Kent State University and operated by Ideastream Public Media.
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

NewsDepth 2018-2019 | Episode 1

We're coming in hot from summer break - literally - and we're headed around the globe to see how heatwaves are impacting the nations of Japan, Australia and the U.S. Plus we recap some big summer stories including the Thai boys cave rescue, the royal wedding, California wildfires, and the lift of the women's driving ban in Saudi Arabia.

Watch this week's episode in full above. Below you'll find special segments from the episode.

Download this episode |  Download transcript of this episode

 

drought (noun) a long period without rain that impacts the environment.

fluctuate (verb) to rise and fall.

monsoon (noun) a wind that blows from cold to warm regions, bringing a change in seasons.

 

This week we learn about the Great American Read.  Write to us about your favorite summer book! Be sure to explain why it's your favorite!

 

*** Submit your ideas for our NewsDepth A+ segment to  newsdepth@ideastream.org for consideration.