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Squiz Kids

Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 10 minutes of age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom. There"s also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much

kids & family daily news

All Episodes

17:18

A big political break-up, and the mega-quake...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/05/21

Stay listening after today's podcast as Bryce chats with Stephen Gniel, head of Australia's national curriculum authority, about why media literacy is now part of the curriculum.A big political break-up; Massachusetts’ Magna Carta millions; octopus or pancake?; and the mega-quake misinformation. Even political besties can have a bust-up! After decades as a team, Australia’s Liberal and National Parties have split over energy plans. Now they’re sitting separately in Parliament. Will they patch

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9:16

Floods and drought cause chaos, and a record breaking...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/05/20

Your daily kids news podcast.Floods and drought cause chaos; Origin debutants step up; record-breaking run across Australia; and could the Pope visit Australia? Australia’s doing weather the wild way! While wild rain floods homes in NSW and closes 40 schools, farmers in SA are battling the worst drought in years. Umbrellas in the east, water trucks in the west! Pope Leo just addressed 200,000 people at his very first mass in Rome as pope! There were kings, queens, and even our PM in the

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10:54

Ancient Egypt... Your Shortcut

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2025/05/19

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Ancient Egypt—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. We'll take you through WHAT some of those main myths about Ancient Egypt are; WHY Egyptian men and women wore makeup; and HOW to make a mummy at home. Grab your sandals and your camel and let's go! For the full episode transcript, click here. Link: How to mummify a chicken

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10:17

Fake news in school lesson shake-up, and Austria wins...

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2025/05/18

Your daily kids news podcast.Fake news in school lesson shake-up; Tornados tear through US mid-west; Crystal Palace win FA Cup final; and Austria wins Eurovision. Australia’s adding media smarts to the school curriculum! From kindy to high school, kids will now learn how to sniff out fake news like pro Newshounds. Tornado season is spinning wild in the U.S., tossing trees and tearing up homes. Over 5,000 houses damaged! These whirling winds don’t mess around — but locals are taking shelter

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7:29

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

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2025/05/15

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here.

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9:56

Underwater volcano ready to blow, and Bulldogs v...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/05/14

Your daily kids news podcast. Underwater volcano ready to blow; Switzerland’s speeding duck; Bulldogs v Broncos in fan battle; and Mr Beast and the gorilla fake. A giant underwater volcano called Axial Seamount might explode off the U.S. coast! It's hiding deep under the sea but could create one of the biggest underwater blasts this year. A speedy Swiss duck broke the law—kind of! A mallard was caught flying at 52 km/h in a 30 zone. The speed camera snapped it mid-flight, but no number plate =

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9:03

The Libs' First Lady, and a sky show stuns the West.

Squiz Kids ·

2025/05/13

Your daily kids news podcast. The Libs' First Lady; Yorkshire’s puffins pop-up, a Capybara’s great escape; and a sky show stuns the West. Sussan Ley has just made history, becoming the first woman to lead the federal Liberal Party! From punk-rock rebel to Parliament powerhouse. The puffins have landed! Thousands of these colourful seabirds are back on Yorkshire’s cliffs, raising their cute baby pufflings under the moonlight. Doubao the capybara is still dodging zookeepers after 40+ days on the

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9:44

Tension flares in India, and 50 year-old spaceship...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/05/11

Your daily kids news podcast. Tension flares in India; Pope Leo is in the house; 50 year-old spaceship crashes to Earth; and here comes the Milkshake Man! Aussie cricket stars had to pack their bags and zoom out of India as things heated up between India and Pakistan. With fighting near the border, the world is watching. Say hello to Pope Leo the 14th—formerly known as Robert from Chicago! The Catholic Church has a brand-new leader, and he’s already getting to work! A spaceship from 1972

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8:23

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

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2025/05/08

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.For the full episode transcript, click here.

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9:56

A Dum-Dum delivery disaster, and Attenborough’s Ocean...

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2025/05/07

Your daily kids news podcast.New Zealand’s Cybersafety Plan; a Dum Dum delivery disaster; Young Archies’ big talent; and Attenborough’s Ocean action. New Zealand's Prime Minister wants to keep kids safe online by banning under-16s from joining social media. An 8-year-old from Kentucky accidentally ordered 70,000 lollipops while planning a party, costing his mum nearly $4,000! Luckily, Amazon gave a refund. Lesson learned: always check with grown-ups before shopping online The Young Archies

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9:58

A new heavy metal star, and a wee-ly important...

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2025/05/06

Your daily kids news podcast. The Conclave begins; Sweden’s massive moose migration; a new heavy metal star; and a wee-ly important wee-source. The world is watching a chimney in the world’s tiniest country — Vatican City! When white smoke rises, it means a new pope has been chosen. And guess what? This time, most voters are from outside Europe for the first time ever! Your Shortcut to... The Making of a Pope Millions tuned in to watch the Great Moose Migration in Sweden — a live stream of

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9:39

The Making of a Pope... Your Shortcut

Squiz Kids ·

2025/05/05

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Making of a Pope—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. We'll take you through WHAT the Papacy actually is, WHERE the Pope lives and works, and HOW a new Pope is chosen. So grab your Popemobile keys and your feathered Swiss Guard helmet and let’s roll! For the full episode transcript, click here.

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9:24

Landslide in Aussie election, and 100 men versus a...

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2025/05/04

Your daily kids news podcast.Landslide in Aussie election; Thailand’s long-haired school kids; its’ meteor shower time; and 100 men versus a gorilla. Anthony Albanese crushed it in the Aussie election! Voters grabbed their democracy sausages and picked Team Albo big time. Poor Peter Dutton. He’s outta there! With Labor scoring loads of seats, Albo’s staying in charge. After decades of strict school rules, Thai kids can finally grow their hair however they like. Bobs, buzzes, and braids—bring

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8:10

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

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2025/05/01

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here. Put democracy into action and send a letter to our leaders. Sign the petition and send a message to politicians ... Our kids need digital literacy education now! What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!

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9:20

A cricket kid hits big; and Pikachu’s big problem.

Squiz Kids ·

2025/04/30

Your daily kids news podcast.A busy week for ballot boxes; Germany’s finger fighting champs; A cricket kid hits big; and Pikachu’s big problem. Canada just had an election, and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s party won for the fourth time in a row! Meanwhile, their rival lost a seat he’d held for 20 years—double ouch! Over in Germany, folks gathered to battle with… fingers! Fingerhakeln is a wild sport where competitors yank each other across a table using only one finger. At just 14, Vaibhav

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10:05

Lego turns a turtle turbo, and an eye-popping...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/04/29

Your daily kids news podcast.It’s lights out in Spain; a very expensive splash; Lego turns a turtle turbo; and an eye-popping achievement. A US Navy jet took an unexpected dive off an aircraft carrier into the Red Sea — oops! Luckily, everyone is okay (except the jet, now a very expensive submarine). Root the turtle might be missing a foot, but he’s rolling in style! Thanks to a Lego skateboard and a speedy spirit, he’s zipping around a Canadian museum — and winning hearts everywhere

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9:46

Farewell Pope Francis, and Valerie the adventurous...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/04/27

Your daily kids news podcast. Thousands gathered in Rome to say a heartfelt goodbye to Pope Francis, who passed away at 88. From kings to regular folks, the world united to honour him. Valerie the daring dachshund spent nearly a year and a half adventuring solo on Kangaroo Island! After 529 wild days, she's finally home. Someone get this pup a movie deal! In England, strong folk raced with sacks of coal to celebrate history, while underwater turbines showed off the future by making clean energy

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12:20

ANZAC Day - Bumper Holiday S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2025/04/24

A quiz that's all about ANZAC Day and Australia at War.Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip. For the full episode transcript, click here. Complete our NEWSHOUNDS DIGITAL MEDIA LITERACY SURVEY. Put democracy into action and send a letter to our leaders. Sign the petition and send a message to politicians ... Our kids need digital literacy education now! What is Newshounds - video

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11:09

Easter - Bumper Holiday S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2025/04/17

A quiz that's all about Easter!Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip. For the full episode transcript, click here. Complete our NEWSHOUNDS DIGITAL MEDIA LITERACY SURVEY. Put democracy into action and send a letter to our leaders. Sign the petition and send a message to politicians ... Our kids need digital literacy education now! What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out

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11:58

Classic - Easter... Your Shortcut

Squiz Kids ·

2025/04/15

Complete our NEWSHOUNDS DIGITAL MEDIA LITERACY SURVEY.This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to the Easter! Let's get ready to dive into the chocolate fountain to unwrap WHY people celebrate Easter, to discover WHERE all those Easter symbols like eggs and bunnies originated, and to explore HOW different cultures put their own unique twist on this egg-citing holiday. So adjust your Easter bonnets, because here we go! Classroom Resources For the full episode transcript, click here. Put democracy into

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