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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

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9:54

Bumper Holiday S'Quiz - Easter

Squiz Kids ·

2026/04/02

It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults Holiday S’Quiz, and this one’s all about Easter! 🐣From hot cross buns and chocolate eggs to bilbies, bunnies and big Easter traditions from around the world, kids take on ten egg-cellent questions before the adults step up for their turn. There’s a mix of fun, food, faith and a few tricky surprises in this one… so sharpen your brain, grab a pen, and keep score. Who knows Easter best — kids or adults? 🐰 Let’s find out. For the full episode transcript,

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10:59

New privacy rules for YouTube and Roblox, and the...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/04/01

Your daily kids news podcast.New privacy rules for YouTube and Roblox; Moon mission countdown; fake climate news; and a cute set of capybara triplets. By age 13, kids could have 72 MILLION bits of data collected about them. That’s like a giant digital puzzle of your life! New rules might soon make apps ask both kids AND parents before collecting info. Four astronauts might be heading to the Moon to orbit it for a week. It’s all practice for future Moon landings—and maybe even a Moon base! Three

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8:44

PM for a Day... Our PM meets The PM

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2026/04/01

What happens when a 12-year-old from regional Queensland steps into the shoes of Australia’s Prime Minister… and then sits down with the real one?In this special episode, we head to Parliament House to follow Jett Jarvis, our PM for a Day winner, as he lives a day most adults will never experience.After almost 500 incredible entries from kids right across Australia, Jett’s idea stood out: tackling food waste by helping Australians understand that wonky fruit and veg still taste just as good.You’ll

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9:34

Our PM meets the real PM, and lucky socks avoid the wash

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/31

Your daily kids news podcast.Our PM meets the real PM; a traditional Mexican bird parade; electric planes take flight; and lucky socks avoid the wash. 12-year-old Jett swapped the paddock for Parliament and met the Prime Minister! He shared a clever idea about saving “wonky” veggies from the bin—and even got a shoutout in Parliament. Imagine walking through streets full of singing birds stacked in sky-high cages! 🐦🎶 In Mexico City, this colourful tradition is still alive—but it’s slowly fading

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15:15

PM for a Day... and the winner is...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/30

Drumroll, please… 🥁 After sifting through almost 500 incredible entries from kids right across Australia, the moment has finally arrived — we’re announcing the winner of Prime Minister for a Day! In this special episode, you’ll hear some of the brilliant, bold, and downright creative ideas Aussie kids came up with to make the country a better place, from big, world-changing plans to clever, kid-powered solutions (and a few that might just make you smile). We also reveal our standout runners-up

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11:18

Counting down to a moon mission, and making music...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/29

Your daily kids news podcast.Counting down to a moon mission; Maryland’s stinky sock festival; a Little Athletics legend; and making music with mayonnaise. NASA hit pause after some pesky rocket problems—but now Artemis 2 is ready to roar! Four astronauts will zoom around the Moon for the first time in 50 years. In Maryland, people celebrate spring by tossing their stinky winter socks into a giant bonfire! Rylan Wooster isn’t your average 11-year-old—he’s breaking records left, right, and

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11:54

The Deep Sea - From the Vault

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/28

We’re cracking open the Squiz Kids vault this week to bring you back one of our most mind-bending episodes — the Shortcut to the Deep Sea. It’s a place where sunlight never reaches, creatures glow in the dark, and survival means adapting to some of the toughest conditions on Earth. In this episode, we explore what lives deep beneath the ocean’s surface, how these animals survive, and why scientists are still uncovering new discoveries down there. Strange, surprising, and still full of mystery —

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3:28

Why are humans the only animals with a chin? Science...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/27

Why do humans have chins… and no other animals do? It’s one of the strangest little features on your face — and scientists still aren’t entirely sure why it’s there. In this episode, we explore what a chin actually is (hint: it’s more complicated than you think), why it’s unique to humans, and what new research suggests about its origin. It’s a short, curious look at one of the most human things about being human… and a reminder that evolution doesn’t always follow a plan.

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8:47

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/26

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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11:12

Ebike ban for under 16s, and creatures from the deep...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/25

Your daily kids news podcast.Ebike ban for under 16s; creatures from the deep in the Caribbean; Squiz-E on the propaganda trail; and the world’s tallest baller. Some kids might have to park their speedy e-bikes. New rules are saying “not so fast!” to under-16 riders. Scientists peeked into the dark ocean and found super strange creatures! Think glowing, wiggly, and totally weird. This basketball star is HUGE—like, really HUGE! With sky-high height, they’re dunking like it’s easy peasy

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9:28

A global squeeze on oil, and droids deliver fast food

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/24

Your daily kids news podcast.A global squeeze on oil; droids deliver fast food; Aussie athletic excellence; and a do-it-yourself quantum computer. Leaders are in a tense “do this or else” standoff over a super important oil route! The good news? There’s still hope they’ll talk it out instead of escalating. In Shanghai, robots dressed like McDonald’s staff are flipping the script on fast food! Jessica Hull ran like the wind to make history, smashing the four-minute mark! Meanwhile, Aussie

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11:59

Propaganda... Your Shortcut

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/23

It's been used in wars, shaped big moments in history, and today… it is popping up in your social media feed. But what exactly is propaganda — and how can you spot it? In this episode of Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce unpack what propaganda is, when and where it’s been used throughout history, and why it works so well on our brains. And most importantly, they share simple ways to help you think critically, ask smart questions, and spot propaganda in the wild. 🎧 Perfect for curious kids

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10:38

Cyclone Narelle packs a punch, and Tillies take a tumble

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/22

Your daily kids news podcast. Cyclone Narelle packs a punch; Historic win in SA; Tillies take a tumble; and Punch has a brand new friend. Cyclone Narelle sounded sweet—but acted super stormy! It smashed trees, cut power, and soaked everything across northern Australia. Seoul went bonkers as BTS made their epic comeback! No army uniforms—just dancing, singing, and screaming fans everywhere. So close! The Matildas gave it everything but lost 1–0 in a nail-biting final. One amazing goal made the

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11:14

Refugees - From the Vault

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/21

What does it mean to leave your home and start again somewhere new?In this From the Vault episode, we revisit our Squiz Kids Shortcut to Refugees — exploring who refugees are, why people are forced to flee their countries, and where many of the world’s refugees come from today. Released during Harmony Week, this episode is a reminder of the importance of kindness, inclusion, and understanding — and the strength people carry with them when they begin a new chapter in a new place.

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4:01

Will humans ever evolve into something else? Science...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/20

What will humans look like in the future… and could we ever evolve into something completely different? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore how evolution works, how humans are still changing today, and why something as simple as drinking milk can tell a surprising story about our past. It’s a fascinating mix of science, history, and big questions… including whether the future of humans will be shaped by nature, technology — or us.

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9:59

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/19

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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10:51

Cyclone chaos up north, and is that a...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/18

Your daily kids news podcast.Cyclone chaos up north; California’s super sticky traffic jam; a planet made of lava; and is that a mountain-climbing lion? A mega cyclone is heading for northern Australia—and it might cross the country THREE times! With super-strong winds and heaps of rain, flooding could follow. A truck spilt tonnes of syrup all over a California highway—turning it into a gooey mess! Scientists found a wild planet where the ground is basically melted rock—everywhere! With

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9:49

Basketball madness in the US, and Demon Hunters...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/17

Your daily kids news podcast.Basketball madness in the US; Demon Hunters conquer the Oscars; the croc that hunted our ancestors; and the search for future Olympians Australia is hunting for future Olympic heroes! You don’t need medals yet—just speed, strength, or quick reactions. In the US, college basketball goes wild with “March Madness”! Millions of years ago, a massive crocodile may have hunted early humans like Lucy! A K-pop movie dazzled the Oscars, winning big and making history for

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23:39

Dr Karl - Squiz Kids Q+A

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/16

Science legend Dr Karl Kruszelnicki joins Squiz Kids for a very special Q+A — answering questions sent in by curious kids from around Australia. From the size of the universe and whether aliens might exist, to why fish can’t breathe air, how dogs stay cool, and the mystery of where Dr Karl gets his bright shirts from… nothing is off limits. Tune in to hear Dr Karl tackle big science questions, share his love of curiosity, and help Squiz Kids listeners understand how the world works. For the full

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10:56

Petrol pump politics, and Oscar time in LA

Squiz Kids ·

2026/03/15

Your daily kids news podcast. Petrol pump politics; Matildas through to semis; Oscar time in LA; and whale-munching micro fish. Ever noticed mum or dad groaning at the petrol pump? A lot of the oil used to make petrol comes from the Middle East. When conflict makes it risky for ships to move oil through places like the Strait of Hormuz, less oil gets through—so petrol prices go up! The Oscars have rolled out the red carpet in Los Angeles, and an Adelaide visual effects team is right in the

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