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Understanding Racism - Your Shortcut... Aug 03, 2026

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Why do humans sort people into groups? What happens when those groups become “us” and “them”? And how can fear, stereotypes and repeated messages make unfair ideas seem true?

With jellybeans, tigers, and magpies, this episode helps kids understand that racism isn’t only found in history books, and it doesn’t always arrive shouting. Sometimes it can show up in everyday assumptions, jokes, exclusions or stereotypes.

We’ll look at Australia’s history, including racism towards First Nations people and migrant communities, and consider how the people once labelled “too different” have helped shape the diverse, multicultural Australia we know today.

Most importantly, we’ll explore what kids can do: pause before making assumptions, question stereotypes, speak up safely and make the echo wobble.

Listen carefully. There’s a Squiz at the end!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

This episode was hosted by Bryce Corbett and Christie Kijurina

Research by Christie Kijurina

Curtain closes on Commonwealth Games, and how polar bears keep cool in zoos. Aug 02, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Curtain closes on Commonwealth Games; Our shortcut to racism; Astronauts float back to Earth; and how polar bears keep cool in zoos.

Australia has wrapped up a spectacular Commonwealth Games campaign, finishing miles ahead on the medal tally.

After eight months aboard the International Space Station, three astronauts are back on Earth!

With Europe sweltering through summer, zoo keepers in Prague gave their polar bears tonnes of ice to roll, slide and play in.

A catchy song about eastern rosellas, written by a seven-year-old Aussie, has become an internet sensation. Scientists even say it's the perfect "earworm"... the kind of tune that gets happily stuck in your head!

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe... Your Shortcut - From the Vault Aug 01, 2026

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How are Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Panther, Thor and the Guardians of the Galaxy all connected?

They’re part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, a gigantic collection of movies and TV shows whose characters and storylines exist in one connected world. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day arriving in cinemas, we’re swinging into the Squiz Kids Vault for a Shortcut first released in August 2021.

Find out how the MCU began, who helped create its best-known superheroes and what goes into making a Marvel movie. Just remember: this episode is a snapshot of the MCU in 2021, and a lot has happened in the MCU since this Shortcut was recorded, but every superhero needs an origin story!

A Special Saturday Plea from Bryce Aug 01, 2026

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Will humans ever stop breaking world records? Science Short Jul 31, 2026

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Faster. Higher. Stronger. From Australian sprint stars Lachlan Kennedy and Torrie Lewis to record-breaking swimmers and sports stars, athletes keep pushing beyond what once seemed humanly possible.

But surely we can’t keep getting faster, higher and stronger forever… can we?

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie investigates why world records keep tumbling, how training and technology help athletes improve, and whether our brains sometimes apply the brakes before our bodies have truly reached their limit. Plus, could you become a world-record holder simply by pulling enough socks onto one foot?

Will humans eventually reach the finish line of human ability? Let’s find out!

Email squizkids@thesquiz.com.au if you'd like Christie to investigate your science question.

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Jul 30, 2026

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A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

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Japan rocked by earthquake, and Lachie Kennedy: Australia’s new fastest man Jul 29, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Japan rocked by earthquake; Australia’s new fastest man; Knights and Demons in fake news scam; and a bee road train to the rescue.

A powerful earthquake has struck southern Japan, damaging buildings, bridges and rail lines.

Australia's sprinters were flying at the Commonwealth Games, with Lachie Kennedy smashing a 23-year-old national record and Torrie Lewis becoming the first Aussie woman to run 100 metres in under 11 seconds.

Thousands of healthy beehives are travelling across Australia to help pollinate fruit trees after deadly varroa mites devastated bee populations.

Squiz-E has sniffed out another wave of fake sports stories spreading online.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Tectonic plates map: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/how-many-tectonic-plates-does-earth-have

Squiz Kids Shortcut to Earthquakes and Volcanoes:

https://www.squizkids.com.au/podcast/your-shortcut-to-earthquakes-and-volcanoes/

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Spidey swings into action, and Toy Story’s billion-dollar buzz Jul 28, 2026

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Spidey swings into action; Toy Story’s billion-dollar buzz; a Dino-era dinner surprise; and a rescue hero rules the waves.

Scientists have uncovered an incredible fossil showing one prehistoric predator eating another… before becoming lunch itself!

Still dressed as Spider-Man after a kids' event, Christopher Hellenthal spotted a man in a wheelchair struggling to cross a busy road—and jumped in to help.

Woody, Buzz and the Toy Story gang have blasted past one billion dollars at the global box office.

Charlie Verco smashed a world paddleboard record in Hawaii—and just weeks earlier, used those same skills to help rescue a shark attack victim off Sydney.

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Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

Spain - Squiz the World goes to... Jul 27, 2026

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Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.

Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure to Spain. A country of world-champion footballers, ancient empires, late-night dinners and wonderfully unusual Christmas traditions. We’ll discover how Spanish spread around the world, meet a wooden log that poos presents and find out why the crispy rice stuck to the bottom of a paella pan is the most prized part. Strap yourselves into the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we take a squiz at Spain!

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Links:

A map of Spain
A timeline of events in Spain's history
Catalonia's poopy Christmas traditions
Traditional paella recipe

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina.

Aussie gold rush at Games, and China’s yak cloning program Jul 26, 2026

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Aussie gold rush at Games; Mobile phone alert day; tracking vulnerable koalas; and China’s yak cloning program.

Australia has exploded out of the blocks at the Commonwealth Games, piling on the gold medals in the pool and in gymnastics.

Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee as huge wildfires rage across Spain and France.

Scientists are cloning yaks in Tibet, hoping to create tougher animals that can survive freezing mountain winters.

Brisbane researchers are fitting koalas with solar-powered tracking collars, making it much easier to find and protect them in the wild.