Squiz Kids Shortcuts

Each week we take a deep dive into a high-interest news or current affairs topic, answering kids' burning questions about everything from the Olympics to Islam. A new episode is released every Monday morning.

 

Looking for curriculum-aligned comprehension activities for each shortcut? We've got you covered. And check the episode notes for more resources to dig deeper.

LATEST SHORTCUT

Your Shortcut to… Sharks

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Sharks—the podcast where we dig into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.

Squiz Kids Shortcuts dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.

PREVIOUS SHORTCUTS

Your Shortcut to… The Food That Changed The World

March 4, 2025

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Food That Changed The World—the podcast where we dig into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.

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Your Shortcut to… Designer Pets

February 18, 2025

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Designer Pets—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.

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Your Shortcut to… Learning Disabilities

February 4, 2025

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Learning Disabilities—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.

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Your Shortcut to… The Science of Santa

December 16, 2024

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Science of Santa — the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.

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Your Shortcut to… Toys Around the World

December 10, 2024

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Toys Around the World—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.

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Your Shortcut to… Bluey

November 26, 2024

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Bluey!—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.

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Your Shortcut to… Australia at War

November 12, 2024

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Australia at War—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.

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Your Shortcut to… Halloween

October 29, 2024

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Halloween—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.

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Your Shortcut to… The United Nations

October 22, 2024

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The United Nations—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.

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Your Shortcut to… The Space Race

October 8, 2024

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Space Race—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.

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