Looking for the best news podcasts for kids?
Seriously- I don’t even want to turn on the news anymore, with or without kids. However, I want my kids to be aware of current events. Because we already have enough screen time, podcasts for kids focusing on the latest news are perfect for us. Curious about which kids news podcasts might be right for your family?
Don’t forget- accessing podcasts is easy and completely free, so you have nothing to lose by trying each of the shows below.
Top News Podcasts for Kids and Teens
The Kidsnuz Podcast
Produced daily Monday-Friday, this podcast is short (less than 10 minutes) and full of fun news from the day before. It’s a wonderful way to start the day- or if you are like us, sometimes catch up later in the day. Short news blurbs are covered, including some feel good stories and unique news pieces that kids will get a kick out of. One unique aspect of this podcast is the Kidsnuz Quiz of the Day- a few questions will be asked about the content of the podcast to assess just how well your kids (and you) paid attention.
Ten News Podcast
Published each Tuesday and Thursday, the Tens News Podcast is exactly what you would expect- ten minutes of news-for kids. A wide variety of topics are covered on each show in an entertaining style. Kids can even get involved by asking questions for future episodes (#askanexpert) or by joining the virtual club.
ABC KIDS News Podcast
Released once each week, this podcast is perfect for the youngest listeners- even preschoolers. Each episode lasts about 12 minutes and features fun news stories about kids, animals, special events, and more. Produced by the Australian Broadcast Network, this show can be enjoyed by little ones across the globe.
The Week Junior Show
Geared at listeners ages 8-14, this podcast is an audio version of the magazine from Fun Kids. Each episode is less than 30 minutes and typically features a hot debate over a newsworthy topic. Kids will love guessing during the “Real or Rubbish” part of the show- an easy way to get them started identifying fake news at a young age.
The Squiz Kids Podcast
Created in Australia and aimed at kids ages 8-14, this daily (weekdays) podcast provides a safe update on current affairs. No opinions- just factual reviews of what’s going on in the world. Kids will love hearing the Q&A episodes with real questions from kids just like them.
Don’t be surprised if you start preferring one of these shows to the nightly news you used to watch. Podcasts with news for kids are refreshing, educational, and just fun to listen to! Try one during breakfast and see what kind of questions and ideas your children have about the world we live in.
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