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Squiz Kids

Squiz Kids

By: Squiz Media
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 Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 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 squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, 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.Squiz Media Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Gout Gout sprints into history, and Squiz-E’s bad news warning.

    Gout Gout sprints into history, and Squiz-E’s bad news warning.
    Sep 17 2025
    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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    11 mins
  • Australia’s climate risk revealed, and Jess Hull makes history.

    Australia’s climate risk revealed, and Jess Hull makes history.
    Sep 16 2025
    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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    9 mins
  • Outlaws and Rebels... Your Shortcut

    Outlaws and Rebels... Your Shortcut
    Sep 15 2025
    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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    10 mins
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