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Squiz Kids Today

The Squiz Kids Today podcast is your shortcut to the world around you. A quick news podcast for curious kids, it’s your weekday news fix that’s fun, fresh, and agenda-free. Banish boredom and listen to this kids news podcast each weekday.

 

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LATEST SQUIZ KIDS TODAY

Friday, May 17, 2024

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

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Squiz the World goes to … Brazil

Today we’re visiting the biggest country in South America… a powerhouse soccer nation… and a place known for its huge celebrations of Carneval.

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Tuesday, 13 December, 2022

Space mission a success as Orion splashes down; Arkansas’ 18yo mayor; new app to fight bluebottle stings; English football’s new cat mascot.

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Monday, December 12

Meet the chart topping frogs; Heartbreak and joy in World Cup finals; catching a puma; and how to own a unicorn.

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Your Shortcut to… Hanukkah

It’s a religious celebration with candles, games, yummy food and sometimes presents… and no, we’re not talking about Christmas.

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Friday, 9 December, 2022

Contagious courage in Ukraine; TikTok in big trouble; World Cup quarter finals kick off; and it’s time for the Squizzie Awards!

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Squizzie Awards 2022 – The Funniest, Smelliest, Weirdest, Grossest News Stories Of The Year

The Squizzies are a look back on the stories that caught our eye across the year for very specific reasons – we’re talking about the funniest, the quirkiest, the stinkiest, and the ones that give us the warm and fuzzies.

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Thursday, 8 December, 2022

Not-So-Little Prince uncovered in Queensland; a pricey old guitar; a crazy kids vs adults challenge; and the ultimate esports flex

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Keeping Kids Safe Online – Conversation with eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman-Grant

A conversation between Squiz Kids’ Bryce Corbett and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman-Grant about the importance of teaching kids to be media literate.

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Wednesday, 7 December, 2022

Moon capsule heads for home; New York needs a rat czar; beware catfish online; and channeling our inner goblin.

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Tuesday, 6 December, 2022

Tassie Tiger found in a cupboard; Volcanoes and lava in Hawaii and Java; shutting down a TikTok challenge; and phoning outer space.

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