Monday, November 2, 2026

Your daily kids news podcast.

The great pen and paper classroom comeback; Donald Trump’s big test; it’s Melbourne Cup day; and the man who walked around the world.

Dust off those pencils! Schools are rethinking their love affair with screens, with NSW pushing for handwritten NAPLAN tests and a Sydney school cracking down on smartphones.

It’s election time in America, and voters are preparing to have their say on who’s running the country. The midterms will help decide who gets a seat in Congress and could make life easier or harder for President Trump.

The race that stops the nation is almost here, with 24 thoroughbreds preparing to thunder around Flemington for a shot at Melbourne Cup glory.

Talk about taking the scenic route! English adventurer Karl Bushby is nearing the end of an extraordinary 28-year walk around the world.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.