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Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids

Lily H 138 Episodes Aug 22, 2026

Newsicle is a daily podcast designed for kids, covering important news topics in a clear and fun way. Hosted by Lily H, each episode explains the latest in news, science, culture, and everyday life. The show aims to keep young listeners informed and inspired, encouraging them to think critically. Smart news for curious kids.

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Interviewsicle: Ballerina Skylar Brandt Aug 22, 2026 00:14:42 Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️🩰 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about.This episode features Skylar Brandt, a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and one of the world’s leading ballerinas. Skylar joins Lily to talk about discovering her love of ballet as a child, the sac

Newsicle: August 21, 2026 (Episode #178) Aug 21, 2026 00:05:14 U.S. national debt tops $40 trillion, Harry and Meghan plan UK return, and hero goose helps save farm from fire!

Newsicle: August 20, 2026 (Episode #177) Aug 20, 2026 00:06:30 Lake Powell’s water hits record low, Amazon expands drone deliveries across America, and clever dolphins use shells to hunt!

Newsicle: August 19, 2026 (Episode #176) Aug 19, 2026 00:06:08 States take Meta back to court, Liechtenstein opens royal throne to women, and young grizzly escapes from Canadian zoo!

Newsicle: August 18, 2026 (Episode #175) Aug 18, 2026 00:05:05 Webb Telescope finds ancient black hole, priceless paintings stolen from Sicilian museum, and Ferrari’s electric car smashes auction record!

Newsicle: August 17, 2026 (Episode #174) Aug 17, 2026 00:05:28 Car tracking company responds to controversy, drought uncovers Rome’s hidden ancient bridge, and survey ranks best countries for expats!

Interviewsicle: Author Megan McDonald Aug 16, 2026 00:16:16 Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️📚 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about.This episode features Megan McDonald, best-selling author of the Judy Moody books, as well as Bunny and Clyde and The Fairy Door Diaries. Megan joins Lily to talk about how she became a writer, how growing up w

Newsicle: August 14, 2026 (Episode #173) Aug 14, 2026 00:05:03 Ticks spread farther south across America, U.S. cracks down on robot vacuums, and study shows dogs understand human expressions!

Newsicle: August 13, 2026 (Episode #172) Aug 13, 2026 00:05:06 UN urges Afghan schools to reopen for girls, Bali works to bring back fireflies, and father’s stroller mile breaks world record!

Newsicle: August 12, 2026 (Episode #171) Aug 12, 2026 00:04:43 Summer’s biggest meteor shower to peak tonight, powerful earthquake shakes Colombia, and France bans telemarketing calls!

Newsicle: August 11, 2026 (Episode #170) Aug 11, 2026 00:04:59 Divers discover ancient Roman shipwreck, space mirror satellite plan sparks controversy, and capybaras crash government meeting in Brazil!

Newsicle: August 10, 2026 (Episode #169) Aug 10, 2026 00:05:28 Total solar eclipse to arrive over parts of Europe, Pentagon releases mysterious new UFO videos, and world’s oldest cat turns 31!

Interviewsicle: Author Barbara Carroll Roberts Aug 8, 2026 00:12:31 Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️📚 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about.This episode features Barbara Carroll Roberts, an author of children’s books including Nikki on the Line, A Rose Named Peace, and The Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter. She joins Lily to talk about her new illustra

Newsicle: August 7, 2026 (Episode #168) Aug 7, 2026 00:06:01 Court orders Meta to pay millions over child safety, Puerto Rico faces severe water shortage, and prodigy becomes youngest male professor ever!

Newsicle: August 6, 2026 (Episode #167) Aug 6, 2026 00:05:50 SpaceX rocket crashes into moon, El Niño could make 2026 hottest year ever, and hidden carnivorous plant stuns scientists!

Newsicle: August 5, 2026 (Episode #166) Aug 5, 2026 00:05:00 U.S. stock market hits record high, scientists discover massive ancient Amazon shapes, and small country Nauru officially changes its name!

Newsicle: August 4, 2026 (Episode #165) Aug 4, 2026 00:04:58 Europe’s Danube River hits record-low water levels, peanut butter exhibit honors famous artist, and FIFA cancels controversial World Cup plan!

Newsicle: August 3, 2026 (Episode #164) Aug 3, 2026 00:04:14 Spain’s border faces migrant surge, study reveals America’s happiest places to live, and Spider-Man proves superheroes still pack theaters!

Interviewsicle: Author Kate DiCamillo Jul 31, 2026 00:18:08 Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️📚 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about.This episode features Kate DiCamillo, one of the world’s most celebrated and influential children’s authors. The two-time Newbery Medal winner has introduced millions of readers to unforgettable characters in b

Newsicle: July 31, 2026 (Episode #163) Jul 31, 2026 00:05:39 Airline plans world’s longest nonstop flight, ancient fossil captures incredible food chain, and possible Home Alone reboot creates buzz!

Newsicle: July 30, 2026 (Episode #162) Jul 30, 2026 00:05:06 College grads face toughest job market, FIFA faces revolt over World Cup plan, and runner reaches personal best with one shoe!

Newsicle: July 29, 2026 (Episode #161) Jul 29, 2026 00:04:46 Powerful earthquake shakes southern Japan, 30 beluga whales begin international rescue, and online video leads to wildlife discovery!

Newsicle: July 28, 2026 (Episode #160) Jul 28, 2026 00:05:33 Wildfires spread across France and Spain, student protest movement in India sparks change, and popcorn buckets become movie theater gold!

Newsicle: July 27, 2026 (Episode #159) Jul 27, 2026 00:05:11 Brazil reports drop in Amazon forest fires, study finds apes use affection to keep the peace, and Punch the Monkey turns 1!

Interviewsicle: Author N. West Moss Jul 24, 2026 00:15:28 Welcome to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s new interview series! Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, exciting careers, and the questions kids are most curious about. Our first guest is award-winning author N. West Moss, talking about her beautiful book Birdy and the power of journaling!

Newsicle: July 24, 2026 (Episode #158) Jul 24, 2026 00:04:53 U.S. to impose tariffs on dozens of nations, Japan heat reaches new extremes, and Jimothy the raccoon gains global fame!

Newsicle: July 23, 2026 (Episode #157) Jul 23, 2026 00:04:43 Ukraine chooses new general for war, world’s best passports are ranked, and scientists use sewage to study diets!

Newsicle: July 22, 2026 (Episode #156) Jul 22, 2026 00:05:36 France bans social media for children, UN warns billions cannot afford healthy food, and Louvre reopens gallery following jewerly heist!

Newsicle: July 21, 2026 (Episode #155) Jul 21, 2026 00:04:43 Britain welcomes another new prime minister, Spain tackles overtourism in Barcelona, and hiker spots giant crater on Google Maps!

Newsicle: July 20, 2026 (Episode #154) Jul 20, 2026 00:05:45 Spain wins World Cup, Germany rethinks Sunday shopping rules, and scientists find promising planet for life!

Newsicle: July 17, 2026 (Episode #153) Jul 17, 2026 00:05:55 Wildfire smoke reaches major U.S. cities, big movie company deal faces challenge, and scientists discover new monkey species!

Newsicle: July 16, 2026 (Episode #152) Jul 16, 2026 00:04:55 Massive star gobbles up nearby planet, plastic problems spark a shift in Japan, and scientists create bird-like robot!

Newsicle: July 15, 2026 (Episode #151) Jul 15, 2026 00:05:00 U.S. House backs permanent daylight saving time, inflation slows as gas prices fall, and scientists discover sugar floating across space!

Newsicle: July 14, 2026 (Episode #150) Jul 14, 2026 00:05:35 European Union weighs social media crackdown, world’s biggest basket seeks new owner, and Argentina launches solar-powered train!

Newsicle: July 13, 2026 (Episode #149) Jul 13, 2026 00:06:22 Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI, NASA seeks volunteers for mock Moon mission, and T. rex fossil could sell for $30 million!

Newsicle: July 10, 2026 (Episode #148) Jul 10, 2026 00:06:09 Grocery stores cut prices to compete, scientists witness new ocean floor forming, and snow rooms become luxury home trend!

Newsicle: July 9, 2026 (Episode #147) Jul 9, 2026 00:04:44 Middle East ceasefire collapses, world’s most livable cities ranked, and Wimbledon and World Cup updates!

Newsicle: July 8, 2026 (Episode #146) Jul 8, 2026 00:05:47 NATO leaders gather for summit, Canada and Turkey begin trade talks, and China advances important asteroid mission!

Newsicle: July 7, 2026 (Episode #145) Jul 7, 2026 00:06:45 World Cup red card sparks controversy, AI companies race to stop copying, and Earth reaches its farthest point from the sun!

Newsicle: July 6, 2026 (Episode #144) Jul 6, 2026 00:04:53 Australia toughens social media ban, NASA launches mission to save telescope, and Taylor Swift gets married!

Newsicle: July 2, 2026 (Episode #143) Jul 2, 2026 00:05:09 Ocean temperatures reach record high, researchers discover medieval pain relief secrets, and America turns 250!

Newsicle: July 1, 2026 (Episode #142) Jul 1, 2026 00:05:42 U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, extreme heat marches across America, and Paraguay’s World Cup win sparks national celebration!

Newsicle: June 30, 2026 (Episode #141) Jun 30, 2026 00:06:11 U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on mail-in voting, solar energy makes history in the U.S., and scientists discover 1,000+ new sea species!

Newsicle: June 29, 2026 (Episode #140) Jun 29, 2026 00:05:21 Middle East conflict tensions rise again, Europeans facing heat rethink air conditioning, and an update on Gracie the giraffe!

Newsicle: June 26, 2026 (Episode #139) Jun 26, 2026 00:07:21 U.S. Supreme Court delivers important rulings, X-rays reveal secrets inside ancient letters, and Australian man named world’s loudest person!

Newsicle: June 25, 2026 (Episode #138) Jun 25, 2026 00:05:36 Reflecting Pool renovation sparks national debate, giant ice tower helps Indian villages survive, and search continues for escaped giraffe in Texas!

Newsicle: June 24, 2026 (Episode #137) Jun 24, 2026 00:05:47 Europe swelters under record-breaking heat, the UK marks 10 years since Brexit, and scientists discover a spring-powered spider!

Newsicle: June 23, 2026 (Episode #136) Jun 23, 2026 00:04:45 UK Prime Minister steps down, world’s most sensitive radio telescope to be built, and Lionel Messi sets World Cup record!

Newsicle: June 22, 2026 (Episode #135) Jun 22, 2026 00:04:44 Movie theaters see biggest crowds in years, Princess Catherine warns about screen time, and ancient Paris bridge turns into artwork!

Newsicle: June 19, 2026 (Episode #134) Jun 19, 2026 00:06:38 New York celebrates Knicks’ victory, scientists measure quadrillions of miles of fungi, and delivery robots face backlash!

Newsicle: June 18, 2026 (Episode #133) Jun 18, 2026 00:05:10 G7 world leaders meet in France, researchers discover volcanic ash surprise, and Obama Presidential Center opens!

Newsicle: June 17, 2026 (Episode #132) Jun 17, 2026 00:05:01 Scientists discover corals reefs with hope, Pizza Hut is sold to new owners, and the world’s biggest bike ride returns!

Newsicle: June 16, 2026 (Episode #131) Jun 16, 2026 00:05:31 World Cup matches begin, storm devastates world’s rarest ape, and TV giant buys Roku for billions!

Newsicle: June 15, 2026 (Episode #130) Jun 15, 2026 00:05:17 Ceasefire announced in Middle East conflict, Knicks win the NBA finals, and father-son team breaks cycling world record!

Newsicle: June 12, 2026 (Episode #129) Jun 12, 2026 00:04:43 World Cup kicks off, Serena Williams’ return hits a detour, and ice cream recall sparks allergy warning!

Newsicle: June 11, 2026 (Episode #128) Jun 11, 2026 00:04:11 Everyday prices hit a painful milestone, deep-sea discovery reveals lost whale world, and kids are reading less for fun!

Newsicle: June 10, 2026 (Episode #127) Jun 10, 2026 00:06:20 NASA announces Artemis III crew, study links city lights to worse allergies, and Serena Williams returns to tennis!

Newsicle: June 9, 2026 (Episode #126) Jun 9, 2026 00:05:51 The NBA Finals reach a turning point, visitors to Spain hit a record high, and tourists turn shark sightings into science!

Newsicle: June 8, 2026 (Episode #125) Jun 8, 2026 00:05:08 Study reveals challenge for urban birds, Zverev finally wins Grand Slam tennis title, and scientists discover East Asia’s tallest tree!

Newsicle: June 5, 2026 (Episode #124) Jun 5, 2026 00:05:16 Canada bets big on artificial intelligence, Malaysia bans social media for kids, and a smuggled animal returns home safely!

Newsicle: June 4, 2026 (Episode #123) Jun 4, 2026 00:05:15 Elon Musk nears trillionaire status, Google seeks to release millions of mosquitoes, and extinct birds return to the wild!

Newsicle: June 3, 2026 (Episode #122) Jun 3, 2026 00:05:04 Fish help build oceans from within, tiny turtles make giant comeback splash, and Girl Scouts turn cookies into life-changing gift!

Newsicle: June 2, 2026 (Episode #121) Jun 2, 2026 00:04:54 AI company Anthropic announces big news, meteor explodes off Massachusetts coast, and Taylor Swift releases Toy Story 5 song!

Newsicle: June 1, 2026 (Episode #120) Jun 1, 2026 00:04:25 French fry town faces growing trouble, America has a new spelling champion, and Paris Saint-Germain wins Champions League!

Newsicle: May 29, 2026 (Episode #119) May 29, 2026 00:05:24 Teens face brutal summer job crunch, American Ninja Warrior heads to the Olympics, and fish secretly nap just like humans!

Newsicle: May 28, 2026 (Episode #118) May 28, 2026 00:05:38 Ferrari unveils electric supercar, NASA reveals giant moon base plans, and Toy Story to return this summer!

Newsicle: May 27, 2026 (Episode #117) May 27, 2026 00:05:44 Pope Leo sounds alarm over AI, study reveals human impact on wildlife, and Japan tests robots for airport jobs!

Newsicle: May 26, 2026 (Episode #116) May 26, 2026 00:05:25 U.S. and Iran edge toward peace deal, Mount Everest crowds break major record, and hurricane forecast brings good news!

Newsicle: May 22, 2026 (Episode #115) May 22, 2026 00:05:13 Graduates boo AI’s uncertain future, National Weather Service redesigns storm maps, and Harvard cracks down on grade inflation!

Newsicle: May 21, 2026 (Episode #114) May 21, 2026 00:06:26 Tiny daily workouts with huge health benefits, tourists arrested for Punch the Monkey stunt, and a new Swatch model causes pandemonium!

Newsicle: May 20, 2026 (Episode #113) May 20, 2026 00:05:10 Jury rejects Elon Musk lawsuit, asteroid flies close past Earth, and Southwest Airlines bans humanoid robots!

Newsicle: May 19, 2026 (Episode #112) May 19, 2026 00:05:39 Waymo cars go wild in Atlanta, Dua Lipa sues Samsung over photos, and cheap World Cup tickets finally released!

Newsicle: May 18, 2026 (Episode #111) May 18, 2026 00:05:36 Russia-China talks follow Trump’s Beijing visit, company wants to dim sunlight globally, and Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest!

Newsicle: May 15, 2026 (Episode #110) May 15, 2026 00:05:21 U.S. and China hold high-stakes talks, test scores keep slipping in U.S., and Middle East war disrupts faraway whale habitats!

Newsicle: May 14, 2026 (Episode #109) May 14, 2026 00:05:24 Scientists discover hedgehogs’ superpower, French police catch church robbers, and the Met Gala faces backlash!

Newsicle: May 13, 2026 (Episode #108) May 13, 2026 00:04:41 Artists go on strike at famous art festival, Ethiopian woman gives birth to quintuplets, and tennis players demand more prize money!

Newsicle: May 12, 2026 (Episode #107) May 12, 2026 00:05:24 Legal fight erupts over TV show “The View,” the Pentagon releases hundreds of UFO files, and Colombia named world’s earliest-rising country!

Newsicle: May 11, 2026 (Episode #106) May 11, 2026 00:06:23 Hackers cause chaos at thousands of schools, why America’s classrooms are growing emptier, and Fiji farmers predict cyclones without technology!

Newsicle: May 8, 2026 (Episode #105) May 7, 2026 00:06:39 New York City congestion pricing sparks new concerns, whistling groups take Brazil by storm, and nature legend David Attenborough turns 100!

Newsicle: May 7, 2026 (Episode #104) May 6, 2026 00:05:54 Scientists spot 27 possible two-sun planets, computer outage disrupts student exams, and copycat cockatoos stay safe by watching friends!

Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids

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