NewzKidz - global news and current affairs reported by kids, for kids

Apr 10 2024 131 ep. 12 mins 2
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Welcome to NewzKidz! A new weekly podcast covering global news stories and current affairs, presented by Rose, Zara, Aiza and Laurie - kids aged 8-11 years. Tune in to hear us talk about what's important in our world today, what's making the news headlines, and why kids should care. You can discuss our stories with your friends, parents and teachers, and let us know what you think.

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NewzKidz S7 E1: TikTok, Ramadan and Easter, Royal Family News, Film Reviews: Mean Girls 2024 and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Apr 10 2024 12 mins  
In this new format episode, Zara and Aiza chat about whether TikTok is a danger to the west and discuss the meaning of Ramadan and Easter; Rose and Laurie talk about the recent health updates from King Charles III and the Princess of Wales, and review the newly released movies Mean Girls 2024 and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

NewzKidz S6 E3: Gaza, COP28, Royal Family, Film Review: Wonka

Dec 30 2023 10 mins  
In this episode the NewzKidz share the latest news on the Israel/Hamas conflict in Gaza, report on developments at the COP28 climate talks, give the latest news on the British Royal Family, and review the new hit movie, Wonka.

NewzKidz S6 E2: Israel / Hamas Situation, Girls & PE, World Mental Health Day, Film Review: Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour Film

Oct 26 2023 9 mins  
This episode the NewzKidz report on the Israel - Hamas situation, if it's true that girls don't like PE, World Mental Health Day, and review the film Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour.

NewzKidz S6 E1: Morocco Earthquake, Roald Dahl Day, Book Review: Wonder, Film Review: Barbie

Sep 26 2023 10 mins  
In this episode the NewzKidz team review the recent earthquake in Morocco, tell us about Roald Dahl Day, and review the book Wonder and the film Barbie.

NewzKidz S5 E16: Boris Johnson and Partygate, Titan Submersible, World Refugee Day, Book Review: Lottie Brooks Series

Jun 29 2023 9 mins  
In this episode, we are talking about Boris Johnson’s resignation as a Member of Parliament and the Partygate report; the tragic events on the Titan Submersible; World Refugee Day and the recent devastating sinking of a boat carrying refugees in the Mediterranean; and Aiza reviews the Lottie Brooks Series of books by Katie Kirby.

NewzKidz S5 E15: Coronation of King Charles III, Eurovision 2023, Wind Power, SATS exams

May 26 2023 9 mins  
In this episode the NewzKidz discuss the recent Coronation of King Charles III, the Eurovision Song Competition Final, how Wind Power is overtaking gas in the UK as a source of electricity, and why there has been a fuss recently about Year 6 SATS exams.

NewzKidz S5 E14: Coronation Preparation, Good Friday Agreement Anniversary, Vaping, Doctors' Strikes

Apr 20 2023 11 mins  
In this episode the NewzKidz report on plans for the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III, the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and Joe Biden's visit to Northern Ireland, all about Vaping and why we should be concerned, and why Doctors and Nurses are on strike in the UK.

NewzKidz S5 E13: Turkey & Syria Earthquakes, Ukraine War Anniversary, Chat GPT, Film Review: Matilda The Musical

Mar 06 2023 9 mins  
This episode the NewzKidz report on the terrible earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the one year anniversary of war in Ukraine, why there is so much fuss about ChatGPT, and Rose reviews the film Matilda The Musical.

NewzKidz S5 E12: Early Years Campaign, Green Comet, Recession, Book Review: I am Malala

Feb 02 2023 8 mins  
This episode, the NewzKidz cover the Princess of Wales's new Early Years Campaign, the sighting of a rarely visible 'green comet', what it means when we talk about Recession, and Zara reviews the book I am Malala by Malala Yousefzai.

NewzKidz S5 E11: Prince Harry's Book, Teacher Strikes, China's Population, Book Review: You Don't Know What War Is

Jan 20 2023 10 mins  
The NewzKidz return from the winter holidays and in this episode report on Prince Harry's book, 'Spare', why teachers are going on strike in the UK, why China's population is shrinking, and Rose reviews the book 'You Don't Know What War Is' written by 12 year old Ieva Skalietska about her experiences of life in Ukraine whilst at war with Russia.