NowThis Kids is an original podcast by NowThis that spotlights uplifting news and important issues for families. Each episode is dedicated to exploring the world around us and helping people quench their curiosity. Through positive news stories of courageous folks, we unpack the complex news cycle and give families the tools to talk with each other about the stories that matter most today. Look out for new episodes every Wednesday, hosted by activist Naomi Wadler and NowThis contributor Luri ...
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“Who Is?,” an original podcast from NowThis, explores the biographies of influential people in the United States and beyond. Now in a third season, “Who Is?” presents deep dives into the stories of political power players, the donor class, and more. The podcast is hosted by NowThis correspondent Sean Morrow.
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Life can be busy, sometimes it can pass us right by without us even realizing how fast it is really going! Sometimes our BEST memories are made from the moments where we take the BIGGEST risk & make the most of every day, live in the present & appreciate the HERE & NOW. Welcome to the Make it Count Podcast, I am your Host Stephanie Erhard, on this podcast we are to go on a journey to find ways EVERYDAY in life to make it count. We are going to learn through some incredible stories, meet peop ...
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27.(Interview) Navigating life day-by-day with Shay Miller
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I am SO excited to welcome one of my BEST friends on this weeks episode of Make It Count! Shay has become like an older sister to me! Shay is someone who truly really does Make It Count every single day! I am so excited to have Shay on the Make It Count podcast because over the last few years Shay has had to deal with alot of tumultuous moments in …
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26. (Interview) Finding your intuition+ Taking BIG risks with Morgan Cone
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AHHHHHH!!!! We have SUCH exciting news here at Make It Count! It's official! Here is our FIRST EVER Make It Count interview! I am SO excited to introduce EVERYONE to our first ever guests on Make It Count Morgan Cone! Morgan Cone is a 28-year-old woman who recently moved across the country from New Jersey to Denver, Colorado. Over four years ago, s…
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25. The TRUTH about faking it till you make it
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OOOOFFFF!!!! THIS episode is a REAL, unfiltered opinion I have had for a LONG time about social media & showing up on social media! We live in a culture & society where social media is a part of our daily life! We see it everywhere we go, we use it everyday & ALOT of people even make businesses out of it now-a-days! In this episode, we dive DEEP in…
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24. If I were single now...this is what I would do different
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Another spicy dating episode?! YOU betcha! On this episode, we have a bit of a girls chat! Grab your drink of choice & let's DIVE into another episode ALL about relationships & dating! I haven't been single in 6 and 1/2 years! BUT if I were....there are definitely things I would do different now! In this episode, I share with you what I would do di…
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23. I used to be the Pick me....Choose me....Love me girl.....
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Let's talk relationships....shall we?! It's time to get spicy here on the Make It Count Podcast! I have a confession to make....in my early 20s I used to be the Pick Me, Choose me, Love me girl & guess what?! I am HAPPY I went through that stage of my life! There is this HUGE trend right now, against girls who show signs of being a "Pick Me" girl. …
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22. Three Reasons to look at challenges in a POSITIVE way
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Want to know what one of the BIGGEST lessons I have learned lately has been!? How much I actually LOVE a good challenge! YES! You read that right! I LOVE challenging myself at this stage in life & learning new things! It took me a REALLY long time to get to this point of viewing challenging situations as a positive thing! I truly hope this episode …
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21. An update+ An inside look into dealing with grief
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Hi everyone! In this episode I give you a bit of an update on what has been going on in my life lately & how I have been navigating it! In this episode, it really is like a 2am raw unfiltered conversation with your bestfriend! We dive DEEP into what these last few weeks have been like for me, everything I have been navigating, what I have learned &…
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20. Try this exercise when you need a little inspiration
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Let's try something new shall we?! In this episode I chat about how I found a voice memo on my phone from a year ago with a recording that was SUPER inspirational & something I REALLY wanted to share with you all! On this recording I recorded an exercise, I completely forgot what I recorded but when I listened back to it, I KNEW how much it could i…
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You have probably heard about manifestation right?! The idea of making your dreams a reality? Okay.....so what is the REAL deal with manifestation!? There are So many people out there telling you how to do it, what is the RIGHT way to manifest?! I am NO expert by ANY means but in this episode I give you an inside look on my thoughts behind manifest…
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18. A pep talk for when you need to be reminded of YOUR power
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Want to know what one of my BIGGEST struggles have been in life.....? Figuring out what makes me....ME! Finding what makes me special, what I am GOOD at & what makes me feel like a badass! Sometimes we don't always recognize our superpowers off the bat, it takes time, it takes getting to know ourselves on a DEEP, personal level to REALLY uncover it…
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17. The FIVE things you can do when you aren't feeling like yourself
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In the last episode, I was feeling my feels & gave you some advice on what to do when you're in the same boat. In this episode, we are going to dive even DEEPER into that advice....! Here are FIVE things you can do when you aren't feeling like yourself, having one of THOSE days & feel like you are in a rut! These are things that have worked for me!…
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16. Listen to THIS when you are having an off day
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This episode is for one of those days where you NEED a pep-talk from your Bestie because you just DON'T feel like you! This is for one of those days where you need that boost of confidence, that boost of energy & maybe just a reminder that it's OKAY to have bad days. I hope this episode helps you Make It Count on one of those days where it just fee…
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15. Here are FIVE ways I am going to MAKE IT COUNT in 2024
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I am SO excited for 2024! I truly think THIS year is going to be absolutely EPIC! I feel like I ALREADY have SO many ideas for this podcast! There are SO many things I truly can't WAIT to bring you in on! In this episode I dive DEEP into the FIVE ways I am already planing of Making It COUNT in 2024! I really hope this episode helps YOU to start thi…
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14. How YOU can show yourself some SELF LOVE this V-Day
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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Today is a day all about L O V E! No matter what your status is today, this episode is a reminder that YOU should indulge a bit today in YOU! In this episode we go over the ten ways that you can show yourself some SELF love today! When we can prove to ourselves that we are worthy & deserving of that type of love, we level up …
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13. The FIVE things that will help you find your way through relationships & situationships
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BUCKLE UP....it's going to be one of THOSE episodes.....! In this episode of Make It Count....we are about to get REAL personal. I think this is one of THE MOST vulnerable podcast episodes I have put out EVER. I will not lie to you all....I was SCARED to put this one out into the world BUT I had this GUT feeling that is is MEANT to be out there in …
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12. My dry January turned into a damp January & I learned a BIG lesson
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I'm BACKKKKKKKK!!! Well Hello 2024! It's feeling like this is going to be one HECK of a year! Who is ready?! In this episode I dive DEEP into how I decided to do dry January & HOW it turned into a damp January. This was such a cool experience to really test myself, my limits & learn about how I was handeling my alcohol consumption! I hope you enjoy…
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11. Your CHALLENGES in life do NOT define you
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Well....well...well! THIS is a VERY personal, & VERY special episode! In episode 11 of the Make It Count Podcast, I dive DEEP into the CHALLENGES I faced in school & how they have SHAPED me as a person! I really dive into this episode how I didn't let those challenges define me. How I fought through them & learned WHY I had to face those challenges…
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10. It's been a minute....let's catch up!
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Alright....! It has BEEN a minute!!!! I know I have been MIA! In this episode of Make it Count, I catch up with you briefly about what I have been up to & WHY I went MIA for a bit! Something I have been learning lately is how REAL imposter syndrome is & I really dive in on this episode on HOW I have been showing up to really find the confidence to …
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A few years back, I found this quote that REALLY stuck out to me! It was all about the idea of the Three different types of love that exist in your lifetime & how they help to form you, shape you & guide you on your path! In this episode, I really break down this quote that made SUCH an impact on me! I kind of open up a bit about some real & raw mo…
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Disclaimer: In this episode we discuss panic & anxiety attacks. I am NOT a mental health professional. Everything stated in this podcast is PURELY things I have gone through myself & made for the SOLE intent to help other people who MAY be feeling similar. I AM NOT licensed in ANY sort of therapy. If you or a loved one might be dealing with somethi…
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A MASSIVE lesson I learned lately about being KIND
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It's story time! Ready to hear about something that happened to me recently that really helped me to shift my perspective?! In this episode, I bring you in on something that happened to me recently that reminded me the importance of being kind! I am SO excited to bring you all in on this story & to hear your perspective on it & what YOU think! I ha…
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Learning to MAKE IT COUNT while navigating a breakup
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On episode 6 of the Make It Count Podcast, I REALLY get REAL & vulnerable with you all! Breakup's are NEVER easy, it is SO easy for someone to tell you to just "get over it', or 'it's time to move on". In this episode, I really dive DEEP with you on my thoughts of when you KNOW you are ready for a breakup, maybe are considering it but are nervous, …
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Listening to those WHISPERS that will help you MAKE IT COUNT
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On this episode of Make It Count, we dive DEEP into taking moments to listen to that little voice inside your head telling you to stop the car, go to the beach & take a second for YOU! Over the course of the past month, I had been experiencing some anxiety, I brought you all in on episode 4 what that has been like for me, in this episode, I truly g…
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Let's push through those HARD days together and find LITTLE ways to MAKE IT COUNT
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In this episode of Make It Count I take you through the motions of the week I decided to start this podcast! This year has truly been one of the MOST eye opening, life changing, & beautiful years of my entire life! One the BIGGEST things I have really focused on over the past few years, is becoming more aware of how I feel everyday, what is coming …
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A few years ago I made one of the most daring decisions, at the time, of my life! I booked my first ever solo trip!!!! At the age of 21, I had BARELY EVER traveled! Had never even been on a commercial plane before IN MY LIFE! But I decided I wanted to take a risk & book my first ever vacation BY MYSELF out to Lost Angeles California! I had been wan…
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Lets MAKE IT COUNT with the people we LOVE
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DISCLAIMER: On this episode of Make It Count, the topics of sudden death, accidents & the loss of a loved one do come up. Please know that I will NOT be offended if this is an episode you have to pass over! We ALL are at different stages in life & it is important to acknowledge that. Please do NOT feel obligated to listen to something that may brin…
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Hi Everyone! Welcome to the FIRST OFFICIAL episode of the Make It Count Podcast! I'm your host, Stephanie! On today's episode we are going to be diving DEEP into my past & how it has brought me to where I am TODAY! I truly bring you in on my journey & how it has shaped me through the past few years. All to bring you in on HOW & WHY I have gotten to…
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Well Hello There! My name is Stephanie Erhard & I will be YOUR host of the Make It Count Podcast! In this Teaser Trailer, I give you an inside look as to what the Make It Count Podcast is all about & a smidge into why I decided to start it! I truly hope you enjoy! Come find me on social media @stepherhard @make.it.count.podcast I can't WAIT for us …
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From Teeth to Toe: How to practice good hygiene
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Does brushing your teeth feel like a chore? This week, we dive into why practicing good hygiene, like brushing your teeth, is key to protecting your body and staying healthy! We talk to Dr. Helen Mo, a pediatric dentist, who helps parents protect their children’s teeth and discuss how to build healthy oral hygiene habits. To learn more about how we…
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That Eureka Moment: What does innovation mean?
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Ever had an idea of something cool you wanted to invent but have been too scared to share it? Remember that your ideas matter! This week, we dive into what innovation means and how inventors of all ages have made an impact on our lives. We talk to Lino Marrero, who talks to us about his past inventions, what he’s working on now, and how he hopes to…
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A Happy and Healthy Planet: How to practice sustainability
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Ever wonder where all the garbage we create goes? This week, we explore how landfills amass over one hundred million pounds of waste each year and how harmful that can be for our planet. We talk to Ryan Hickman, who started his own company, Ryan’s Recycling Company, where he works with people in his hometown of Orange County, California to help col…
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If you work hard in the United States, there is no limit to the possibility of what you might achieve. That’s the American Dream. But the reality is that America today increasingly resembles aristocratic societies of the past, which were characterized by little social mobility and dramatic inequality perpetuated in part by the passage of enormous f…
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Rebekah Mercer may be the most powerful woman in conservative politics today, and she’s never held--and probably will never run for--elected office. Since 2004, Rebekah Mercer has been the director of the Mercer Family Foundation, which means for nearly twenty years she has been one of the key people who is in charge of how her father Robert Mercer…
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Fight Against Anti-Asian Bullying: How To Understand Communities Outside Our Own
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Since news first broke that COVID was detected in Wuhan, China, the world has seen a rise in attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. This is because there are many people looking to assign blame for the pandemic. This week, we dig into how harmful this false narrative can be for Asian Americans and how we all need to do our part to s…
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Mayor Pete is now Secretary Buttigieg, which means that the former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, is now a member of the Biden Administration. A surprisingly popular presidential candidate in 2020, Buttigieg has an unusual story, and in just a few years, he’s gone from planning bike lanes and roundabouts to overseeing the nation’s highways, airports…
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In 2020, Andrew Yang ran for president, and although he never really had a serious chance, he became a familiar name, and a familiar face. In 2021, he’s running for Mayor of New York City, and this time, he might win. If he does, Yang will face an enormous challenge: navigating one of the world’s most important cities through an uncertain recovery.…
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Unless you’re lucky enough to live on another planet, you’ve probably heard about the climate crisis. It’s a problem we must address if we want humanity--and the rest of the Earth’s animal and plant population--to continue to survive and thrive. But in order for that surviving and thriving to happen, we must immediately and definitively cut emissio…
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Americans aren’t in agreement about much these days, but there does appear to be one thing that they overwhelmingly support: legalizing the medical and recreational use of cannabis. Across the country, cannabis is winning at the ballot box and in the statehouse, and whether you partake or not, legalization has major implications for civil rights an…
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In 1851, then Secretary of the Interior Alexander H.H. Stuart wrote the following: “What is to become of the aboriginal race? … A temporary system can no longer be pursued. The policy of removal, except under peculiar circumstances, must necessarily be abandoned; and the only alternatives left are, to civilize or exterminate them.” In 2021, Congres…
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Does the nuclear command authority of the United States protect the world from an ill-considered strike by the Commander in Chief? Short answer: No. Before 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, many people may have thought that existential risk was the stuff of science fiction. Not anymore. Joan Rohlfing has been working on managing existential risk for …
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In 2012, hundreds of fast-food workers in New York City walked off the job to demand higher wages and the right to unionize, in what would mark the beginning of the “Fight for $15.” In 2021, raising the minimum wage to $15-an-hour nearly made it into the American Rescue Plan, the enormous COVID-19 relief package which President Biden signed in Marc…
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Take A Stand: What is activism and how can you get involved?
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At 11 years old, host Naomi Wadler organized a walk-out at her school to take a stand against gun violence. When someone takes a stand for fairness and justice it’s called activism. This week on NowThis Kids, we’re talking about what activism looks like and how we can get involved. Naomi introduces us to her family and talks to them about raising a…
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Do you eat food? If you answered yes, you are impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture, and the person who is currently in charge of it: former Governor of Iowa Tom Vilsack. And it’s not just food: from environmental justice, to economic justice, to racial justice, to climate justice, agriculture sits at the nexus of many of the crit…
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Seeds Of Hope: Urban farming and where your food comes from
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When you’re enjoying your breakfast, lunch or dinner, do you ever stop and wonder where does your food come from? How does it get around the world? This week on NowThis Kids, host Naomi Wadler is talking about farming and why it’s important that everyone has access to quality, nutritious food. We speak to Chander Payne who founded Urban Beet, which…
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Who Is The Partnership for America's Health Care Future?
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Politicians have been trying to “fix” health care in the United States for nearly a century, and they really never manage to do it. Why? It has everything to do with money, and the moneyed interests--from health insurers to hospitals to pharmaceuticals--which have basically built the system we have today, and which spend more on lobbying to keep it…
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Painting Your Feelings: Art therapy and how families can support each other during illness
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Art can help us fully grasp some of the more complex topics we've talked about on NowThis Kids – it can be a therapeutic way to process our feelings during tough times, like getting sick. That’s why this week, host Naomi Wadler is talking about the different ways people can support each other while facing illness in their family. We speak to Matt G…
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In 2020, Arizona and Georgia, two traditionally red states, turned blue. And while Stacey Abrams has received a lot of credit and media attention for the organizing that led to Georgia turning blue, what happened in Arizona? Is there a Stacey Abrams of Arizona? To find out, Sean Morrow spoke with some of the observers who saw it coming and one of t…
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Knowledge Is Power: Why Journalism is more important than ever
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The more we know about what’s going on in the world, the more we’re able to make it a better place. That’s why this week on NowThis Kids, host Naomi Wadler is talking about journalism and why it’s important to share our stories and listen to the stories of others. We speak to Jazlyn Guerra, a social media journalist who has interviewed the likes of…
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One of the defining characteristics of the modern nation state is that the state has a monopoly on the use of force. In the United States, police officers are a manifestation of this agreement, to which we are all parties--whether we like it or not--and that is perhaps one reason among many why the apparent lack of accountability that seemingly per…
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One Small Step: How to keep our planet clean and healthy
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When it comes to climate change, it turns out little things can have a huge impact when it comes to saving the future. That’s why this week on NowThis Kids, host Naomi Wadler is talking about maybe the biggest issue that faces us all: the environment and what we can do to keep it clean and healthy. We speak to environmental activist Lucy Biggers, w…
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