Squiz Kids

Your daily kids news podcast.  Los Angeles in turmoil; Syria’s lost tomb; A tiny violin that’s no joke; and a giant meatball you don’t want to eat! Los Angeles is buzzing with protests, and some rallies turned rowdy, leading the government to send in the National Guard. A construction worker in Syria made a jaw-dropping discovery—an ancient tomb complex full of treasures dating back 1,500 years! S...

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re zipping across the globe to Hong Kong—a bustling city where East meets West in a dazzling skyline of glass and steel. It’s a place where dumplings steam in bamb...

Your daily kids news podcast.  A prince’s plan to save the oceans; meet the Donald Trump pumpkin; NBA playoffs get to pointy end; and the elephant who went grocery shopping. The UN Oceans Conference is happening in Nice, France, where world leaders (plus Prince William and Sir David Attenborough!) are talking about how to save our oceans. A London veggie-carving contest turned pumpkins, cucumbers,...

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.

Your daily kids news podcast. Plastics battle for World Environment Day; pilgrims head to Mecca for the Haj; Squiz-E sniffs a pollie porky; and sloths the size of elephants.     It’s World Environment Day, and the UN wants us all thinking about plastic! While plastic helps our lives, it’s hurting oceans and animals too. Let’s learn how to use less plastic and recycle more—so our planet can breathe...

Your daily kids news podcast. Etna’s big eruption; Korea’s parkour robot; a teen checkmates a chess king; and VR for your vision. Mount Etna, Europe’s largest and most active volcano, erupted in Sicily! A dazzling lava fountain and a huge ash cloud put on a show. A four-legged robot in South Korea is taking parkour to the next level! With advanced AI, it can run up walls, jump gaps, and race over...

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Eddie Mabo and Native Title—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. We'll take you through  WHO Eddie Mabo was, WHY this fight mattered, and HOW the Mabo decision shapes Australia today. For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: Eddie Koiki Mabo Native title, rights and interests The significance of...

Your daily kids news podcast. The importance of Mabo Day; wildfires in Canada; truck crash causes bee chaos; and the Governor General joins Squiz Kids.    Eddie Mabo, a determined gardener from a small island, changed Aussie history by proving First Nations people owned the land before Europeans arrived. His fight led to the Native Title Act! One small voice CAN change everything. Huge wildfires i...

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.

Your daily kids news podcast. Youngest Aussie pollie ever; NSW win State of Origin; Squiz E vs the snakes; and meet the new Harry Potter. One minute Charlotte Walker was blowing out 21 candles, and the next she was voted into Parliament! She’s now Australia’s youngest ever federal politician. Squiz Kids Civics Series Grab your broomsticks — a brand-new Harry Potter TV show is in the works! Three l...

Your daily kids news podcast. A daring ocean voyage; a three-eyed predator of the sea; battle of the breakfasts; and a cheese rolling champ is crowned! Oliver and his cat Phoenix ditched boring jobs for salty seas, sailing 3,000km to Hawaii! After learning to sail on YouTube, they battled broken boat bits and saw dolphins galore.@Sailing_with_Phoenix https://www.instagram.com/sailing_with_phoenix/...

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join your captain, Amanda Bower, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re flying across the Pacific to Jamaica—a Caribbean island bursting with rhythm, sunshine, and good vibes. It’s the birthplace of reggae music, where jerk chicken sizzl...

Your daily kids news podcast. NSW’s big flood cleanup; Norway’s big boat wakeup call; Aussies kicking goals; and the scoop on penguin poop. Floods hit NSW hard, but locals are finally drying out and starting a big cleanup. Imagine opening your front door and finding a 135-metre cargo ship! That’s what happened to Johan in Norway. The ship missed his house by just metres. Green and gold are shining...

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.

Stay listening after today's podcast as Bryce chats with Stephen Gniel, head of Australia's national curriculum authority, about why media literacy is now part of the curriculum. A big political break-up; Massachusetts’ Magna Carta millions; octopus or pancake?; and the mega-quake misinformation. Even political besties can have a bust-up! After decades as a team, Australia’s Liberal and National P...

Your daily kids news podcast. Floods and drought cause chaos; Origin debutants step up; record-breaking run across Australia; and could the Pope visit Australia? Australia’s doing weather the wild way! While wild rain floods homes in NSW and closes 40 schools, farmers in SA are battling the worst drought in years. Umbrellas in the east, water trucks in the west! Pope Leo just addressed 200,000 peo...

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Ancient Egypt—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. We'll take you through WHAT some of those main myths about Ancient Egypt are; WHY Egyptian men and women wore makeup; and HOW to make a mummy at home. Grab your sandals and your camel and let's go! For the full episode transcript, click here. Link: How to m...

Your daily kids news podcast. Fake news in school lesson shake-up; Tornados tear through US mid-west; Crystal Palace win FA Cup final; and Austria wins Eurovision.   Australia’s adding media smarts to the school curriculum! From kindy to high school, kids will now learn how to sniff out fake news like pro Newshounds. Tornado season is spinning wild in the U.S., tossing trees and tearing up homes....

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.

Your daily kids news podcast. Underwater volcano ready to blow; Switzerland’s speeding duck; Bulldogs v Broncos in fan battle; and Mr Beast and the gorilla fake. A giant underwater volcano called Axial Seamount might explode off the U.S. coast! It's hiding deep under the sea but could create one of the biggest underwater blasts this year. A speedy Swiss duck broke the law—kind of! A mallard was ca...

Your daily kids news podcast. The Libs' First Lady; Yorkshire’s puffins pop-up, a Capybara’s great escape; and a sky show stuns the West. Sussan Ley has just made history, becoming the first woman to lead the federal Liberal Party! From punk-rock rebel to Parliament powerhouse. The puffins have landed! Thousands of these colourful seabirds are back on Yorkshire’s cliffs, raising their cute baby pu...

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join your captain, Amanda Bower, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re flying north-west to Morocco—a country of colourful markets, desert dunes, and ancient cities that feel like stepping back in time. From camel rides in the Sahara to...

Your daily kids news podcast. Tension flares in India; Pope Leo is in the house; 50 year-old spaceship crashes to Earth; and here comes the Milkshake Man! Aussie cricket stars had to pack their bags and zoom out of India as things heated up between India and Pakistan. With fighting near the border, the world is watching. Say hello to Pope Leo the 14th—formerly known as Robert from Chicago! The Cat...

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.

Your daily kids news podcast. New Zealand’s Cybersafety Plan; a Dum Dum delivery disaster; Young Archies’ big talent; and Attenborough’s Ocean action. New Zealand's Prime Minister wants to keep kids safe online by banning under-16s from joining social media. An 8-year-old from Kentucky accidentally ordered 70,000 lollipops while planning a party, costing his mum nearly $4,000! Luckily, Amazon gave...