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NewsDepth 2020-2021 | Episode 15


In this week's episode, we learn about the historic second impeachment of President Donald Trump and hear you would choose to be in your presidential cabinet.

Vaccine distribution is moving forward and companies are taking note. Dollar General offers a bonus to workers who get the vaccine and a Nevada tech company invents a way to use people's vaccine status to let them into large gatherings again.

Plus, let it snow! Margaret has the scoop on what causes lake effect snow in this week's  Spot on Science. We've got tips to stay safe while sledding and learn about the dangers of avalanches.

Finally, meet a children's author who uses her own immigration story as inspiration for her new book in this week's  Sketchbook. We want to know about your own favorite books, too!


avalanche (noun) a large amount of snow, ice, and rocks falling down a hill

eager (adjective) wanting to do or have something a lot

folk tale (noun) a story passed down from one generation to the next, usually by word of mouth

incentive (noun) something that motivates a person to act


This week we meet children's author Thrity Umrigar. Now we want you to tell us about your favorite book! Be sure to include the book's title and author in your answer!

You can use the inbox form to submit your answers. Rick will share some of your best letters in the next episode.


For this week’s poll, we want to know:  Should people be paid to take the vaccine?​ "Yes," or "No."   Click here to vote!


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