Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Your daily kids news podcast.

A hopeful step towards peace; El Niño’s on the way; 500-year-old potatoes unearthed; and the White House hosts a cage fight.

After more than 100 days of fighting, Iran and the United States appear to be moving closer to a peace agreement.

Scientists are watching a giant patch of warm ocean water as El Niño begins to develop. The natural climate pattern could bring hotter, drier weather to Australia.

Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered freeze-dried potatoes that are around 500 years old.

The White House swapped speeches for sport this week, hosting a mixed martial arts event on its famous lawn.

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The story of Andrew Jackson and the giant cheese.

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina