News Report with Aidan

Episode 12: “Millions of Kids Are Getting $250 from the Dell Family!” Release Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains a historic act of generosity from Michael and Susan Dell. The Dell family is donating $6.25 billion to help 25 million kids across the United States start saving for their futures. Each child will receive $250, placed into a spe...

Episode 11: “Why People in Iran Are Protesting — And Why We Know So Little” Release Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains the protests happening in Iran and why the world has very limited information about what’s going on. The episode focuses on helping kids understand what a protest is, why people sometimes gather to ask for change, and how...

Episode 10: “Why Thousands of Nurses Are on Strike in New York City” Release Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains the historic nurses’ strike happening across New York City. Nearly 15,000 nurses have walked out of their hospitals to call attention to staffing shortages, safety concerns, and the need for fair pay. This episode helps young list...

Episode 9: “Record Flu Activity But Not the Peak Yet!” Release Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains the record‑breaking flu activity happening across the United States and why health experts say the season may not have reached its peak yet. Kids learn what the flu is, why so many people are getting sick at the same time, and how the CDC tracks...

Episode 8: “What’s New in the Dietary Guidelines?” Release Date: Friday, January 9, 2026 In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains the newly updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans — the science‑based advice that helps families, schools, and communities make healthy food choices. Updated every five years, these guidelines highlight the importance of eating more whole foods, cho...

News Report with Aidan Episode 7: “New Special Quarters for America’s 250th Birthday!” Release Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explores the brand‑new limited‑edition quarters being released by the U.S. Mint to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. These special coins highlight important themes from American history, including the Declaration of Ind...

Episode 6: “LEGO’s New SMART Play Bricks!” Release Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explores an exciting new invention from LEGO: SMART Play bricks. These special pieces can sense movement, react to touch, and even create motion all without screens. Kids can build anything they imagine and watch their creations come to life in real time. This epi...

Episode 5: “Why Netflix Wants to Buy Warner Bros!” Release Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan breaks down a big entertainment story in a simple, kid‑friendly way: why two major companies — Netflix and Paramount — both want to buy Warner Bros., one of the most famous movie studios in the world. Instead of diving into complicated business details, Aida...

Episode 4: “What’s Happening in Venezuela? How Countries Change Leaders” Release Date:  Monday, January 5, 2026 In today’s episode of  News Report with Aidan , Aidan explains a big leadership change happening in Venezuela — in a calm, safe, kid‑friendly way. Instead of focusing on confusing or grown‑up details, this episode teaches young listeners  how countries choose leaders ,  why rules matter...

Episode 3: “A Big Winter Storm Is On the Move!” Release Date: Friday, January 2, 2026 In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan breaks down a major winter storm moving across the United States right now. Meteorologists are tracking a large system bringing snow, ice, strong winds, and freezing temperatures to many states as the first weekend of 2026 begins. Aidan explains how winter storm...

Episode 2: A New Year Light Show in the Sky! Release Date:  Thursday, January 1, 2026 Welcome to the first episode of the new year on  News Report with Aidan , the kid‑friendly news show that explains real events in a way young listeners can understand. Hosted by Aidan M. Pham, each episode helps kids explore science, space, technology, weather, and major headlines without confusing words or scary...

Episode 1: Space Junk is a Real Problem Release Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Welcome to the very first episode of News Report with Aidan, the kid‑friendly news show that explains what’s happening in the world — clearly, calmly, and without confusing grown‑up words. Hosted by Aidan M. Pham, this show helps curious kids understand real news and ask smart questions about science, space, technol...

Episode Title: Google Buys a Power Company Podcast: Aidan’s Afternoon Announcement New Name Starting: News Report with Aidan (December 31) Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Episode Summary: In this episode, Aidan explains Google’s recent announcement that its parent company plans to buy a power company. Listeners learn why tech companies need so much electricity, how data centers work, and why ener...

Episode Title: Big Earthquake this Weekend in Taiwan Podcast: Aidan’s Afternoon Announcement New Name Starting: News Report with Aidan (December 31) Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Episode Summary: In this episode, Aidan explains the recent magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck off the northeastern coast of Taiwan on December 27. Listeners learn what happened, how people were affected, why Taiwan g...

Topic: Boxing Day sales in the United Kingdom Date: December 26 Spending: £3–4 billion (≈ $4–5 billion USD) Comparison: Similar to last year, with more online shopping Big idea: Traditions can evolve while still staying meaningful 🎧 Podcast Update: Aidan’s Afternoon Announcement becomes News Report with Aidan on December 31st.

In today’s episode, Aidan shares a fun but real holiday story about the NORAD Santa Tracker, a Christmas Eve tradition that uses real technology like satellites and radar to track Santa’s journey around the world. Listeners learn: -What NORAD is and what it normally does How a phone call mistake in 1955 started a global tradition -How real science and teamwork are used in a creative way -Why this...

Episode Title: New Rules for Airline Refunds Podcast: Aidan’s Afternoon Announcement Coming Soon: News Report with Aidan (starting January 1st) Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Episode Summary: In this episode, Aidan explains new airline refund rules that help passengers get their money back more easily when flights are canceled or delayed. The episode also includes an announcement about the podca...

Episode Title: Busy Holiday Travel Week Podcast: Aidan’s Afternoon Announcement Date: Monday, December 22, 2025 Episode Summary: In this episode, Aidan explains why airports and highways are so busy during the winter holidays. Listeners learn why many people travel at the same time, how weather can affect trips, and why patience is important during holiday travel. Key Topics Covered: Holiday trave...

Episode Title: U.S. Navy and the Caribbean Oil Blockade Episode Summary: In this episode, Aidan reports on recent news that the U.S. Navy seized an oil tanker near Venezuela. Listeners learn why the U.S. took this action, what oil tankers are, and why such international events can matter to people around the world. Key Topics Covered: U.S. Navy action in the Caribbean Reasons for seizing an oil ta...

Episode Title: Big Floods in the Pacific Northwest Podcast: Aidan’s Afternoon Announcement Episode Summary: In this episode, Aidan explains the recent severe flooding in the Pacific Northwest caused by heavy rain and atmospheric river weather patterns. Listeners learn what caused the floods, how people are being affected, and why it matters to stay aware of weather events. Key Topics Covered: Seve...

Episode Title: Falcon 9 Takes Off Podcast: Aidan’s Afternoon Announcement Episode Summary: In this episode, Aidan talks about a recent SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch. Listeners learn what Falcon 9 is, why it’s special, and how space launches help people on Earth and inspire future scientists. Key Topics Covered: Recent SpaceX Falcon 9 launch What makes Falcon 9 reusable Why satellites matter How sp...

Episode Title: Trump’s Presidential Library Podcast: Aidan’s Afternoon Announcement Episode Summary: In this episode, Aidan explains what a presidential library is and shares recent news about President Donald Trump’s plans for his presidential library. Listeners learn how presidential libraries work, why people are talking about Trump’s library now, and why these libraries are important for learn...

Title: Big Changes at the White House Podcast: Aidan’s Afternoon Announcement Summary: In this episode, Aidan explains recent news about the White House renovation led by President Trump. The White House is adding a very large new ballroom, and part of the building’s East Wing is being taken down to make room. Some groups are supporting the change, while others have sued to stop or review the cons...

Australia just announced a new rule that affects kids and teens online. The government wants to make the internet safer, so they’re planning to ban online accounts owned by anyone under 16 years old unless a parent gives permission. This means apps and websites will have to check ages more carefully. Leaders say the rule is meant to protect kids from unsafe content and strangers online. Some peopl...

Leaders from around the world are meeting again to talk about peace in Ukraine. Even though there are still fights happening in some areas, these meetings are important because they help countries work together to stop the war. The goal is to protect families, bring safety back to towns, and find a plan everyone can agree on. While there’s still a long way to go, these talks show that many people...