Episode Details

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world.  A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

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LINKS

Today’s Quick Links: 

There’s no failure in sport - Giannis Antetokounmpo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mXGSjnUvSM

Wests Tigers pull of upset of the season: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-29/nrl-live-raiders-dolphins-sea-eagles-titans-panthers-tigers/102275576

Video calls can spark joy - that’s true for parrots, too, study finds: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/04/27/pet-parrots-study-video-calling/

Neil The Seal’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/neiltheseal22/

Stay clear of Neil the Seal - Media Release: https://tasmaniantimes.com/2023/04/stay-clear-of-neil-the-seal/

Cyborg goldfish: https://twitter.com/Sciencetecn/status/1650930218071212032

When did Australia first celebrate Labour Day?: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/arabic/en/article/when-did-australia-first-celebrate-labour-day/sxviu1a5o

Dig Deeper:

Anthropomorphism- how much humans and animals share is still contested: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/jan/15/anthropomorphism-danger-humans-animals-science

14 Fun Facts about Parrots: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/14-fun-facts-about-parrots-180957714/

Tool use in parrots: https://avianenrichment.com/learn/emotional-needs/mental-stimulation/tool-use-in-parrots

Eight-hour day - the history of Labour Day: https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/eight-hour-day

Kids + Media Survey Results: https://www.squizkids.com.au/aussie-kids-media-results/

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/april-2023/

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