Squiz Kids

• Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

  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. Watch this week's Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: Why are heat waves so dangerous?

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• Gout Gout sprints into history, and Squiz-E’s bad news warning.

  Your daily kids news podcast. Gout Gout sprints into history; New York celebrates Rytoberfest; Squiz-E’s bad news warning; and a big weekend for women’s footy. Seventeen-year-old Aussie Gout Gout sprinted into the history books at the World Athletics Championships in Japan, It was a Ryan-a-palooza in NYC as hundreds (maybe thousands!) of people named Ryan gathered to break a world record! NRLW and NRL finals kick off this weekend with epic showdowns! The Knights, Titans, Sharks, Cowboys, Raiders, Bulldogs, and more all want a shot at glory. And in AFL land, Hawks, Lions, Cats, and Pies are roaring toward the Grand Final! After a major news event, sneaky fake stories often pop up online. But Squiz-E the Newshound is on the case! He’s reminding kids everywhere to stop, think, and check before believing what they see. Stay smart and sniff out the facts! For the full episode transcript, click here.

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• Australia’s climate risk revealed, and Jess Hull makes history.

  Your daily kids news podcast. Australia’s climate risk revealed; China’s viral loo-roll video; an airbag idea taking off; and Jess Hull makes history. Just like teachers prep before an excursion, Australia’s planning for climate change! With rising seas, heatwaves and floods on the radar, this new assessment helps everyone from governments to First Nations groups prepare for the future. A video from China has gone viral, apparently showing a wild new toilet paper dispenser — where you might need to watch an ad or pay for your paper! The World Athletics Championships are bringing the heat — literally! Athletes are smashing records and sweating buckets in Tokyo. Two clever students invented a way to make plane crashes safer using giant airbags! They’d pop out in under two seconds if something goes wrong. It’s just a prototype, but if it flies, it could save lives. Plus... Squiz the World goes to... Papua New Guinea. For the full episode transcript, click here.

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• Outlaws and Rebels... Your Shortcut

  This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Outlaws and Rebels. The podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. They’ve led uprisings, robbed banks, and refused to give up a seat on the bus. Some wore armour, some carried banners, and others just quietly changed the world. In this Shortcut, we take you into the world of outlaws and rebels — from Ned Kelly and the Eureka Stockade, to Rosa Parks, the suffragettes, and even the legendary duo Bonnie and Clyde. We'll explore who these rebels are, why we sometimes cheer for them, and what they can teach us. So grab your black cape and your eyepatch, and let’s get stuck in… For the full episode transcript, click here.

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• Democracy, debate and Charlie Kirk, and Demon Hunters dominate the charts.

  Your daily kids news podcast. Democracy, debate and Charlie Kirk; signs of life on Mars; Footy finals winners and losers; and Demon Hunters dominate the charts. Today’s all about democracy — yep, that fancy word that means we get a say! It also means learning to disagree nicely. After some sad and shocking news from the U.S., it’s a good reminder to talk things out, be kind, and give your brain a break when it needs one. The Mars rover, Perseverance, has found some pretty wild markings on red rocks — and scientists think teeny-tiny ancient aliens (microorganisms!) may have made them. Footy fans, unite! NRL and AFL finals are heating up with roaring Lions, soaring Hawks, and Panthers chasing history. Teams are battling for glory, and some have already been sent packing. K-Pop Demon Hunters is absolutely slaying it — five songs from the Netflix hit are dominating the charts, and “Golden” is still number one! For the full episode transcript, click here.

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