NewzKidz - global news and current affairs reported by kids, for kids

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Welcome to NewzKidz! A new weekly podcast covering global news stories and current affairs, presented by Rose (age 8) and Zara (age 9), supported by a network of NewzKidz correspondents. Tune in to hear us talk about what's important in our world today, what's making the news headlines, and why kids should care. You can discuss our stories with your friends, parents and teachers, and let us know what you think.

NewzKidz S4 E14: Platinum Jubilee, Cristiano Ronaldo, Children's Mental Health Week, Canadian Trucker Protests

February 10, 2022

This week, the NewzKidz talk about the Queen’s Jubilee, the footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, Children’s mental health week, and why truckers in Canada ar...

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NewzKidz S4 E13: Sue Grey Report, Chinese New Year, Russia & Ukraine, Wordle

February 4, 2022

This week the NewzKidz talk about Sue Grey's report on parties at 10 Downing Street during Lockdown, Chinese New Year, what's going on betwe...

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NewzKidz S4 E12: Burns Night, Holocaust Memorial Day, Pig's Heart Transplant, Flying Car

January 27, 2022

This week, the NewzKidz talk about Burns Night, Holocaust Memorial Day, the first transplant of a pig’s heart into a human being, and a new flying car...

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NewzKidz S4 E11: Novak Djokovic, Omicron latest, Covid Sniffer Dogs, Tonga Tsunami

January 20, 2022

Happy New Year! The NewzKidz are back after their winter break. This week they are talking about Tennis star Novak Djokovic being deported from Austra...

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NewzKidz S4 E10: Indonesian Volcano; Tiny Exoplanet; Christmas Traditions; Book Review: Animal Farm

December 8, 2021

This week we’re talking about the recent volcanic eruption in Indonesia; the discovery of a tiny exoplanet; Christmas traditions, and Zara reviews the...

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NewzKidz S4 E9: Covid Variant, Migrant Tragedy, World's Newest Republic, Thanksgiving

December 1, 2021

This week we’re talking about the discovery of a new Covid variant, the tragedy of a migrant boat which sank in the English Channel, the world’s newes...

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NewzKidz S4 E8: Jessica Watkins; Royal Family; Single-Use Cutlery Ban; Amazon Deforestation

November 24, 2021

This week we’re talking about the first black female astronaut to go to the International Space Station; an update on the Royal Family; a ban on singl...

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NewzKidz S4 E7: Delhi Pollution; Covid-19 update; YouTube; Anti-Bullying Week

November 17, 2021

This week the NewzKidz report on stories including the closure of schools in Delhi due to air pollution, an update on the Coronavirus pandemic, Youtub...

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NewzKidz S4 E6: Bonfire Night; Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Day; Plastic Particle Pollution; Book Review: The Lion Above The Door

November 10, 2021

This week the NewzKidz talk about plastic particle pollution, the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Day, Bonfire Night, and Rose reviews the book The Lion ...

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NewzKidz S4 E5: COP26, HM The Queen, Roblox Outage

November 4, 2021

This week the NewzKidz cover the events at COP26, report on The Queen's speech to world leaders and her recent health updates, and cover last wee...

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