Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Your daily kids news podcast.

Zombies march in Mexico City; Scooter bandits steal royal bling; a rare deal between leaders; and a holiday from hospital.

When Aussie PM Anthony Albanese met US President Donald Trump, they didn’t just shake hands — they made a mega-deal on rare metals for tech gadgets and confirmed a huge submarine project.

Four sneaky thieves in disguises broke into the Louvre and made off with priceless royal jewels — using power tools and scooters!

Thanks to one Aussie filmmaker, sick kids and adults can take a wild VR trip around the world — from hospital beds!

Halloween madness is here! In Mexico, spooky zombies took over the streets, while in the U.S., giant pumpkins became racing boats.

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Optional Evergreen Extras!

Think/Feel/Infer 3-2-1 Exercise (3 important details from the Lowdown; 2 other things I learned; 1 question I still have)Find the Main Idea and Details