Squiz Kids Today Premium

Oct 31 2024 400 ep. 9 mins 26
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This is the ad-free version of the Squiz Kids weekday news podcast. Published each weekday morning, it's a 10-minute burst of age-appropriate news - delivered with positivity and humour. It's part of our Squiz Kids for Schools offer that brings news and current affairs to the primary school classroom - giving you the tools to teach kids about the world around them while being critical consumers of media.

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Oct 31 2024 8 mins  
Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

Squiz-E And The Ghostly Glow

Oct 30 2024 9 mins  
Get ready for a ghostly adventure with Squiz-E! 🎃 It's Halloween night, and Squiz-E’s just about to settle in after trick-or-treating when… KNOCK! KNOCK! Something’s at the door. But who could it be so late? Follow Squiz-E into the dark, shadowy night as he faces his fears, braves creepy corners, and discovers a glowing secret that’s got everyone spooked. Will he solve t

China shoots for the Moon; Scaring off witches in England; Disney’s fake hurricane news; and the best Halloween movies.

Oct 30 2024 10 mins  
Your daily kids news podcast. In an out-of-this-world mission, three astronauts have rocketed off to China’s Tiangong space station to work on building blocks for a future Moon base! They’re testing "lunar bricks" made from Moon-like dirt, and China hopes to have humans living on the Moon by 2035. In a 500-year-old English manor, eerie “witch marks” have been found on walls

Magic veggies on the menu; The Matildas topple Germany; Wonkas take New York; and Florida’s very hungry python.

Oct 29 2024 10 mins  
Your daily kids news podcast. Did you know tossing out food is like throwing away money? Australians toss out tonnes of perfectly good food each year just because it doesn’t look "perfect." But charities like FareShare turn leftovers into meals for those in need, making a huge difference! Burmese pythons have taken over Florida! These massive snakes swallow prey like alligators a

Halloween... Your Shortcut

Oct 28 2024 9 mins  
We'll take you through WHERE Halloween comes from, WHY people dress up, and WHAT the traditions of pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, and haunted houses are all about. For the full episode transcript, click here. Click here to check out some spook-tacular classroom resources!

Sunshine State picks new premier; Kids banned from playgrounds in Pakistan; WA’s big cricket fail; and a bat beauty contest.

Oct 27 2024 9 mins  
Your daily kids news podcast. Queensland has a new premier after a big election! While voters were busy deciding, Brisbane’s Story Bridge saw an unexpected sight—thousands of people posing with nothing on! Famous photographer Spencer Tunick captured the daring shot, leaving locals with a lot to talk about and probably a need for sunscreen! In Lahore, Pakistan’s mega-city, kid

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Oct 24 2024 9 mins  
Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

Queensland goes to the polls; LeBron makes history; Mt Everest meteorite; and Squiz-E sniffs a fake Swiftie.

Oct 23 2024 10 mins  
Your daily kids news podcast. This weekend, Queenslanders are off to vote, turning schools into polling stations. Steven Miles (Labor) faces off against David Crisafulli (Liberal National Party) for the role of Premier. Will they stick with Labor after nine years, or go for a change? Basketball magic happened as LeBron James and his son Bronny played together for the LA Lakers, mar

A Samoan summit is underway; dogs break a world record; Ray-Gun shoots out Halloween; and Trump mans the Maccas drive-thru.

Oct 22 2024 10 mins  
Your daily kids news podcast. King Charles and Queen Camilla are off to Samoa for a big meeting with world leaders, where they will discuss important topics like climate change. Donald Trump traded suits for aprons, scooping fries at McDonald’s in Pennsylvania! He’s hoping it gets him votes in the election that's just around the corner. A Canadian man walked 38 dogs at once in

The United Nations... Your Shortcut

Oct 21 2024 13 mins  
Your Shortcut to... The United Nations We'll take you through what the United Nations is, how it works, and why it matters—even to kids like you listening right now. For the full episode transcript, click here. Click here to check out some world-class classroom resources! LINKS: The United Nations - Britannica Kids History of the United Nations - Behind the News The United Nati