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Amazing cave rescue in Laos, and the world’s best spellers
2026/05/31 | 9 mins.
Your daily kids news podcast.

Amazing cave rescue in Laos; a rare blue micromoon; big weekend for soccer fans; and the world’s best spellers.

Five men trapped underground in a flooded cave in Laos were rescued after a week of tense efforts.

Shrey Parikh, 14, raced through 32 tricky words in 90 seconds to win the world’s biggest spelling bee.

Australia’s Socceroos kicked off World Cup prep with a 1–0 loss to Mexico in front of 78,000 fans, while PSG snatched Champions League glory from Arsenal after a tense penalty shootout.

Last night, a Blue Moon appeared—the second full moon of the month—and it was also a micromoon, looking smaller than usual because it’s at the far end of its orbit.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Written and hosted by Bryce Corbett
Eddie Mabo and Native Title - From the Vault
2026/05/30 | 9 mins.
Who was Eddie Mabo… and how did one man help change Australian law forever?

In this special From The Vault episode for Reconciliation Week, we revisit the remarkable story of Eddie Koiki Mabo, a Torres Strait Islander man whose fight for fairness led to one of the most important legal decisions in Australian history.

Discover what terra nullius really meant, why land is so deeply connected to culture and identity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and how the landmark Mabo decision changed the way Australia understands land rights.

It’s a story of courage, truth, fairness… and proof that one determined person really can change history.

Researched by Christie Kijurina

Hosted by Christie Kijurina and Bryce Corbett
Could scientists really bring animals back from extinction… and should they? Science Short
2026/05/29 | 3 mins.
What if a woolly mammoth wandered past your school oval… or a Tasmanian tiger trotted through the playground?

In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore the surprising science of de-extinction... the real-life effort to bring vanished animals back using ancient DNA, gene editing and even giant artificial eggs.

Could scientists really recreate creatures like mammoths, moa birds or the thylacine? And if science can do it… should it?

Listen carefully — there’s no test, but plenty to think about!

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina
Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
2026/05/28 | 9 mins.
A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Written and hosted by Christie Kijurina
We’re off to the Moon! and Blues win first Origin
2026/05/27 | 10 mins.
Your daily kids news podcasts.

We’re off to the Moon!; Blues win first Origin; Squiz-E sniffs a fake; and Britain’s cheese rolling championships

NASA wants humans living on the Moon by 2032!

In England, brave and slightly bonkers racers chased a rolling cheese wheel down a steep hill.

NSW pulled off a huge State of Origin comeback, beating Queensland 22–20 with a last-minute try.

Squiz-E is warning kids about false claims spreading online about diphtheria.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.

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About Squiz Kids

Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! Presented by Bryce Corbett and Christie Kijurina, it's a 10 minutes of age-appropriate news , delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom. There's also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much more). Want a birthday shoutout? Email us at [email protected], or visit the Squiz Kids website. PS. We do news for big people (aka adults) over on The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast. Search for Squiz Today in your podcasting app, or check out The Squiz Today newsletter here.

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