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Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids

Lily H 138 Episodes Oct 14, 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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Newsicle: October 14, 2026 (Episode #214) Oct 14, 2026 00:06:01 Hackers cause chaos in French supermarkets, Singapore cracks down on bus misbehavior, and three wild dogs break travel record!

Newsicle: October 13, 2026 (Episode #213) Oct 12, 2026 00:08:24 Middle East conflict spreads, Nigerian man dances into record books, and adventurer nears home after 28-year journey!

Interviewsicle: Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker & Author Oct 10, 2026 00:19:05 Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️🎓 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable stories and the questions kids are most curious about.This episode features Alan Barillaro, an Academy Award-winning filmmaker, former Pixar animator and children’s book author who spent 25 years working on beloved movies including Toy Story films, Finding Nemo, Th

Newsicle: October 9, 2026 (Episode #212) Oct 9, 2026 00:07:25 New report reveals wildlife declines, world's most connected airport is crowned, and mysterious object found in ancient shipwreck!

Newsicle: October 8, 2026 (Episode #211) Oct 8, 2026 00:06:02 Police crack down on environmental crimes, Starbucks faces lawsuit over sugar-free drinks, and scientists explore tortoise's longevity mystery!

Newsicle: October 7, 2026 (Episode #210) Oct 7, 2026 00:06:13 Thousands protest Spain’s housing crisis, sea turtles make history on California beaches, and melting Alpine ice reveals ancient mysteries!

Newsicle: October 6, 2026 (Episode #209) Oct 6, 2026 00:05:50 Brazil presidential race heads to runoff, new study reveals loudest bird’s secrets, and scientists spot strange new Saturn mystery!

Newsicle: October 5, 2026 (Episode #208) Oct 5, 2026 00:07:10 Kelvin wave pushes California seas higher, eleven-year-old chess star makes history, and X-Rays could reveal ancient Roman secrets!

Interviewsicle: 13-Year-Old Prodigy Joe Petraro Oct 2, 2026 00:10:20 Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️🎓 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable stories and the questions kids are most curious about.This episode features Joe Petraro, a 13-year-old college student who is making global headlines as he prepares to finish college and begin a master’s program at New York University. Joe tells Lily what it’s real

Newsicle: October 2, 2026 (Episode #207) Oct 2, 2026 00:07:19 Student protests spread across France, NASA tests robots for Moon missions, and 13-year-old prodigy heads to graduate school!

Newsicle: October 1, 2026 (Episode #206) Oct 1, 2026 00:06:38 U.S. military completes withdrawal from Iraq, raccoons surprise scientists by making toys, and Moon may have formed within hours!

Newsicle: September 30, 2026 (Episode #205) Sep 30, 2026 00:06:42 U.S. Senate passes major college sports bill, Japan protects its famous luxury fruits, and Moon city dream faces water problem!

Newsicle: September 29, 2026 (Episode #204) Sep 29, 2026 00:06:24 Americans cut back on fun spending, catios are becoming a feline craze, and scientists investigate Venus’ missing moon!

Newsicle: September 28, 2026 (Episode #203) Sep 28, 2026 00:06:21 Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules, China panda diplomacy lands in Atlanta, and massive new crater discovered on moon!

Interviewsicle: Fossil Hunter Kent Hups Sep 25, 2026 00:14:22 Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️🦖 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable discoveries and the questions kids are most curious about.This episode features Kent Hups, a high school science teacher and fossil hunter who is making global headlines this week after discovering the world’s first known T. rex trackway. Kent tells Lily how he spo

Newsicle: September 25, 2026 (Episode #202) Sep 25, 2026 00:05:21 Trump and Xi meet as disagreements continue, Google prepares to send data centers to space, and Wyoming fossil offers new T. Rex clues!

Newsicle: September 24, 2026 (Episode #201) Sep 24, 2026 00:05:50 MIT leads new American college rankings, six-year-old girl breaks Rubik’s Cube record, and ancient dinosaur poop hints how birds survived!

Newsicle: September 23, 2026 (Episode #200) Sep 23, 2026 00:05:35 World leaders gather at United Nations, Amazon delivery drones spark noise complaints, and fossil teeth reveal T. Rex’s temperature!

Newsicle: September 22, 2026 (Episode #199) Sep 22, 2026 00:05:35 News organizations challenge White House ban, scientists decode ancient Roman board game, and teacher discovers first-ever T.Rex trackway!

Newsicle: September 21, 2026 (Episode #198) Sep 21, 2026 00:05:50 U.S. and Denmark announce Greenland deal, Toys “R” Us plans comeback, and Indian mother races for daughters’ education!

Newsicle: September 18, 2026 (Episode #197) Sep 18, 2026 00:06:24 Kennedy Center faces uncertain future, Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words, and scientists identify first new wild cat species in a century!

Newsicle: September 17, 2026 (Episode #196) Sep 17, 2026 00:05:21 Earth’s ice sheets accelerate their melting, millions of birds begin journey south, and scientists crack Wordle with clever strategy!

Newsicle: September 16, 2026 (Episode #195) Sep 16, 2026 00:06:41 High fuel costs spark worldwide protests, Japan’s aging population hits historic milestone, and Route 66 celebrates its 100th birthday!

Newsicle: September 15, 2026 (Episode #194) Sep 15, 2026 00:05:24 Cyclospora outbreak officially declared over, hundreds of endangered frogs return home, and lost stuffed animal gets five-star treatment!

Newsicle: September 14, 2026 (Episode #193) Sep 14, 2026 00:04:54 AI insiders warn technology moving too fast, Apple unveils first foldable iPhone, and U.S. Open crowns new champions!

Newsicle: September 11, 2026 (Episode #192) Sep 11, 2026 00:06:06 Data centers spark water worries, El Niño pushes California seas higher, and ancient tapestry makes historic British return!

Newsicle: September 10, 2026 (Episode #191) Sep 10, 2026 00:06:34 Teen reading scores fall across America, worker strike closes Eiffel Tower, and ancient Egyptian tomb discovered after millennia!

Newsicle: September 9, 2026 (Episode #190) Sep 9, 2026 00:06:30 Iran conflict intensifies, Renoir paintings stolen in museum heist, and world’s most popular emoji revealed!

Newsicle: September 8, 2026 (Episode #189) Sep 8, 2026 00:06:04 African nations push for more accurate world maps, California bears move closer to humans, and unique pug wins unusual dog contest!

Newsicle: September 4, 2026 (Episode #188) Sep 3, 2026 00:05:07 Two spacecraft close in on Mercury, scientists find DNA links to personality, and study finds backyard birds bring joy!

Newsicle: September 3, 2026 (Episode #187) Sep 2, 2026 00:05:38 White House ballroom construction moves forward, Navy crew ends eight-month sea stretch, and climbers create unusual problem on Mount Everest!

Newsicle: September 2, 2026 (Episode #186) Sep 1, 2026 00:04:43 Amazon faces lawsuit over advertising charges, Greece protects ancient sites from wildfires, and Messi retires from Argentina national team!

Newsicle: September 1, 2026 (Episode #185) Aug 31, 2026 00:04:52 Powerful floods sweep through Grand Canyon, U.S. Open begins with stunning upset, and perfectionism rises sharply among young people!

Newsicle: August 31, 2026 (Episode #184) Aug 30, 2026 00:05:48 Nepal glacier collapse triggers major flooding, NASA launches powerful new telescope, and father and son discover prehistoric object on beach!

Newsicle: August 28, 2026 (Episode #183) Aug 27, 2026 00:05:10 Meta settles child safety lawsuit, NASA calls off space telescope rescue, and Universal coaster screams rattle neighbors!

Newsicle: August 27, 2026 (Episode #182) Aug 26, 2026 00:05:06 U.S. targets Iran with new sanctions, sleeping Tesla drivers raise safety concerns, and humpbacks surprisingly protest animals from orcas!

Newsicle: August 26, 2026 (Episode #181) Aug 26, 2026 00:05:08 China deploys record number of factory robots, study finds NFL players risk brain disease, and scientists discover how early birds took flight!

Newsicle: August 25, 2026 (Episode #180) Aug 25, 2026 00:05:00 Singapore pays families to have babies, Pluto’s planet status still sparks debate, and famous Maradona soccer ball sells for millions!

Newsicle: August 24, 2026 (Episode #179) Aug 24, 2026 00:05:19 U.S. and Canada escalate trade war, data centers become surprise election issue, and Spider-Man swings past box office rivals!

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!

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