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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 more).

Want a birthday shoutout? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, or visit the Squiz Kids website.

PS. We do news for big people (aka adults) over on The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast. Search for Squiz Today in your podcasting app, or check out The Squiz Today newsletter here.

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    • Kids & Family

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 more).

Want a birthday shoutout? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, or visit the Squiz Kids website.

PS. We do news for big people (aka adults) over on The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast. Search for Squiz Today in your podcasting app, or check out The Squiz Today newsletter here.

    Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    Who's smarter, kids or adults?
    For the full episode transcript, click here.

    • 8 min
    Panda diplomacy in Adelaide; Mars’ snowy mountains; Elephants have names; and the fake Tassie Tiger.

    Panda diplomacy in Adelaide; Mars’ snowy mountains; Elephants have names; and the fake Tassie Tiger.

    Your daily kids news podcast.
    Adelaide's buzzing as China’s Premier visits, ready to decide if pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni will stay! It's a huge deal since it's the first top Chinese leader visit in seven years. The whole city is tidying up for this special occasion.
    In Kenya, elephants have been found calling each other by name! Scientists used AI to decode their sounds, revealing a whole new level of elephant intelligence. Turns out, elephants are even more like us than we thought, even shouting their kids' names!
    Mars has volcanoes three times taller than Mt. Everest, and they’re covered in frost! This discovery hints at water on Mars, making the idea of humans living there more possible. Imagine skiing down a massive Martian volcano!
    Squiz-E the Newshound sniffed out fake photos of the supposedly extinct Tasmanian Tiger. Experts debunked these fuzzy images as fake, likely staged with a dummy dog. Remember, always stop, think, and check online info! Thanks, Squiz-E!
    For the full episode notes, click here.

    • 9 min
    Celebs take and icy plunge; asparagus predicts an English win; a prehistoric platypus find; and grown-ups go gaga for toys.

    Celebs take and icy plunge; asparagus predicts an English win; a prehistoric platypus find; and grown-ups go gaga for toys.

    Your daily kids news podcast.
    Get ready for a cool story! At the Demons vs Collingwood footy match, over 88,000 fans rocked blue beanies for Neale Daniher’s ‘Big Freeze at the G’. Celebrities slid into icy baths dressed as rock stars, raising a whopping $3 million for Motor Neuron Disease. Talk about a chilly way to help!
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    Hold onto your asparagus! Jemima Packington, the world’s only asparamancer, predicts England will win the UEFA Euro 2024 by tossing asparagus spears. Her veggie predictions have been spot-on before, so England’s soccer fans are hoping for a magical win!
    Travel back in time! Scientists in Lightning Ridge, Australia, unearthed six ancient monotreme fossils, including three never-before-seen species. Imagine a mix of a platypus and echidna ruling the prehistoric world. All hail the mighty monotreme!
    Guess what? Adults in the USA spent a whopping $2.7 billion on toys this year! From rare Bluey coins to vintage comics, grown-ups are rediscovering the magic of playtime. Who says toys are just for kids?
    For the full episode notes, click here.

    • 11 min
    Your Shortcut to...Vanquished Viruses and Banished Bacteria

    Your Shortcut to...Vanquished Viruses and Banished Bacteria

    We'll take you through WHAT illnesses people used to worry about, HOW they treated them, and WHY we don't have to fear them as much today. So let's plunge into the Petrie dish of pestilence and find out.
    For the full episode transcript, click here.
    Link to Classroom Resources

    • 13 min
    Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    Who's Smarter, Kids or Adults?
    For the full episode transcript, click here.

    • 8 min
    Kings and soldiers celebrate D-Day; Rocket collects moon rocks; State of Origin blockbuster; and Squiz-E sniffs a deepfake.

    Kings and soldiers celebrate D-Day; Rocket collects moon rocks; State of Origin blockbuster; and Squiz-E sniffs a deepfake.

    Your daily kids news podcast.
    Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings! Kings, presidents, and prime ministers are gathering in France to remember the brave soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandie. The real stars of the show? The heroic veterans who were there 80 years ago, fighting for freedom!
    A Chinese spaceship has collected rocks from the far side of the Moon for the first time ever! This cool mission is part of an exciting space race to get humans back on the Moon and maybe even build a base there. Science rocks, literally!
    State against state and mate against mate. The New South Wales Blues took to the field against the Queensland Maroons for an epic Rugby League battle.
    As the UK gears up for elections, fake news is spreading like wildfire on TikTok! Deep fake videos and misleading memes are everywhere, but we know better than to believe everything we see online. Remember: Stop. Think. Check. Be a smart Newshound!
    For the full episode transcript, click here.

    • 11 min

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