Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings ..read more

Your daily kids news podcast. It may be cold where you are, but Earth's temperature just hit a new high! Scientists are worried about the planet's warming trend, but there's hope as more homes switch to solar power. The NRL Women's season is here! Tonight, the Knights take on the Roosters, marking the start of the biggest year yet for women's rugby league. With more teams and fans, it's a great time to be in the sport. In a fun twist, France has released stamps that smell like fresh baguettes to celebrate the upcoming Olympics. Imagine sending a letter that smells like a French bakery! It's li ..read more

Your daily, kids news podcast. Big news in US politics: President Joe Biden won't run for a second term, passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris, who’s eyeing the Democratic spot. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has his party's support. While the US battles a heatwave, animals at Florida’s Palm Beach Zoo are keeping cool with special ice treats. Black bears have ice piles, sea otters munch on fishy ice blocks, tigers enjoy frozen goat milk, and giant tortoises get refreshing hose sprays. Check out the fun video here! Scientists are using Minecraft to train AI to create maps ..read more

We'll take you through WHEN the Ancient Olympics happened; WHAT sports the athletes participated in and; WHO competed in these ancient games. For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: Squiz Kids Shortcut Classroom Resources. Pankration men's final video. Welcome to the Ancient Olympic Games ..read more

Your daily kids news podcast. A huge tech crash on Friday made supermarket checkouts freeze, airline check-ins stop, and even took TV stations off-air! But the tech wizards fixed it fast. Keep your eyes peeled, though—cyber scammers might be sneaky after this! It's been 55 years since Neil Armstrong first stepped on the Moon, calling it "one giant leap for mankind." Now, countries are planning to send astronauts back and even build a Moon base. Giant panda numbers have jumped to 1,900 from 1,100 in the 1980s. Thanks to zoo conservation programs, these cuddly creatures are making a comeback. Ch ..read more

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings ..read more

Your daily kids news podcast. Up in Western Australia, scientists are tackling a real-life cane toad invasion! These pesky toads are spreading, causing havoc for native wildlife. But there's hope! New York City had a sky-high surprise yesterday when a meteor zoomed across the Manhattan skyline! The State of Origin decider was a nail-biter! After 65 minutes without a try, NSW Blues finally broke through, scoring twice in quick succession to win 14-4 against Queensland. Squiz-E the Newshound is back with a warning! Following a fake assassination attempt on former President Trump, social media is ..read more

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we're off to France, the land of croissants, cheese, and the Eiffel Tower! This beautiful country, known for its rich culture and history, is the most visited in the world. Along the way, we'll learn some French language, explore its iconic landmarks, and discover the secrets of French cuisine. So buckle up and join us on the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetli ..read more

Your daily kids news podcast. Former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally. As investigations unfold, we remind listeners to trust only credible news sources. Social media can be misleading, so check your facts! Berlin is buzzing as England and Spain face off in the Euro 2024 final. With a crowd of 75,000 cheering and millions watching worldwide, all eyes are on 16-year-old Spanish star Lamine Yamal. Who will claim the trophy? The Olympics are just 11 days away! Athletes from around the world, including 460 Aussies, are heading to Paris. Along with them are ..read more

This is the first in a series of Squiz Kids podcasts made especially for adults. Conversations with people about issues important to parents and carers of kids. In today’s episode, Bryce chats with Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman-Grant about social media and kids - and the parliamentary inquiry currently looking at how to keep kids safe online. The Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society Squiz Kids ..read more