16 Best News Podcasts for Kids to Listen to (2026)

Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! Presented by Bryce Corbett and Christie Kijurina, it's a 10 minutes of age-appropriate news , delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom. There's also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much more). Want a birthday shoutout? Email us at ****@thesquiz.com.au, or visit the Squiz Kids website. PS. We do news for big people (aka adults) over on The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast. Search for Squiz Today in your podcasting app, or check out The Squiz Today newsletter here. more

KidNuz: Kids deserve a daily newscast all their own. Kickstart their morning with 7 minutes of timely, unbiased, and age-appropriate stories from politics, entertainment, science, health, and sports. Professionally written, professionally delivered by 4 Emmy-winning journalists who also happen to be moms. Listen in five days a week, starting at 7 am. more

Interested in what's going on around you? 🤔 The Ten News podcast is a bite-sized podcast for kids and their adults that explains what's going on in the world. 🌎 Each episode explores topics kids care about most including events, sports, science, gaming, pop culture, entertainment, and more! 🗞️ The Ten News also features some pretty awesome guests; LEGO Masters Judge Amy Corbett, America's top doctor Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sarah Natochenny, the voice of Ash Ketchum for Pokemon fans, and many more. 🤩 It's a great way for you and your family to stay connected with what's going on in the world. 😊 The Ten News is also a Common Sense Media Selection as a great podcast for kids! more

The Week Junior Show takes you behind the scenes of the award-winning magazine for 8 to 14-year-olds. Each week, Bex from Fun Kids is joined by members of The Week Junior team to discuss their favourite stories, debate the week's hot topic and discover whether the 'Real or Rubbish?' report is fake news or the real deal. more

News For Kids brings you easy stories in English, with Chinese translations to help students and second language learners here in Taiwan!Stories are written and recorded by ICRT correspondents, and uploaded every weekday morning. more

From amazing animals to sensational sport, interesting insects to dino discoveries, mars missions and beyond. Join Emily Anderson every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to count down the weird and wonderful. News Time is perfect for 4-9 year olds who want to know more about the world around them. more

Newsy Pooloozi is a weekly, world news podcast for smart kids and curious adults, covering science, animals, space, tech, culture, entertainment, sports… and even politics! The family friendly podcast is presented by a British-Indian-American mother-and-daughter duo, covering the world in a fun and engaging way. Newsy Pooloozi also has kid correspondents from all over the world — Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. The New York Times calls us a 'news variety show.' We're also on the NYT's Top 30 Podcast For Kids list (under our former name, Newsy Jacuzzi)! We are a proud Kids Listen member too. @newsypooloozi www.newsypooloozi.com more

Welcome to Newsicle, a kid-friendly, daily podcast covering the most important daily news topics. Each episode brings kids the latest and greatest in news, science, culture, and everyday life—explained clearly, fairly, and in a way that's fun to listen to. Hosted by Lily H, Newsicle keeps young minds informed, inspired, and ready to think for themselves. Smart news for curious kids—only on Newsicle! more

Explaining global news to a global audience: This is the mission of CNN 10, a 10-minute educational news show that appears as a daily digital video and audio podcast. CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom. more

The GOAT sports podcast is a kid powered sports podcast for kids by kids. It is all sports all the time here. Bringing you bite sized kid friendly sports news, content, interviews, and quizzes from around the world every week. Expect amazing news content from NFL Football, NBA Basketball, Soccer, Cricket every week in your podcast feed. Follow us https://linktr.ee/thegoatsportspodcast more

This is a kids podcast about current events. In each episode, the host Sangeetha chats with a child about a news story and engages with them on their ideas of what the world looks like, to them. Topics include recent science discoveries, emerging tech, sports events, countries fighting wars, books they like to read and more. more

Welcome to The Global Wrap, the weekly educational news podcast designed for kids, produced by a kid. Join host Declan as he breaks down the top three stories in global affairs, economics, and geopolitics in under 10 minutes—making current events easy to understand.Declan cuts through the jargon to explain the 'why' behind the headlines. Perfect for curious students and parents looking to spark discussion, this is your weekly briefing in less time than a drive to school. Keywords: Kids news, educational podcast, world affairs, geopolitics for kids, economics for beginners, news summary. more

KidsNewsFlash is your daily dose of current events, specially curated and created just for curious kids! Each fun-sized episode delivers the day's top stories explained clearly and engagingly, alongside amazing facts and jokes guaranteed to brighten your day. Stay informed, entertained, and connected with the world around you—tune in every day to KidsNewsFlash!🎧 Explore More Podcasts Built for Young Minds🧪 Science KidsNewsFlashThe top science and technology stories made fun and simple for curious kids.👉 sciencekidsnewsflash.com🤖 AI KidsNewsFlashExplore the world of artificial intelligence — bite-sized, exciting, and built for young minds.👉 aikidsnewsflash.com🦁 Animal Battle RoyaleWhat happens when wild animals go head-to-head? Find out in this action-packed and educational showdown!👉 animalbattleroyale.com more

Created by a dad for his son, who always wants the sports scores and news, The Rookie Rundown: Sports News for Kids is the ultimate sports update for young fans. We cover the latest scores and highlights from across the leagues - MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, and more - explained in a way that's fun, clear, and age-appropriate for elementary-age listeners. Whether you're on the way to school or winding down at night, we break down the action so you don't have to look it up. Your 3x/week, family-friendly, year-round connection to sports starts here. more

Little News Ears is a podcast for parents, teachers, and anybody who wants to learn about the news in a simple and different way. With 10 different shows and counting, it is made for kids to improve their critical thinking skills and ultimately increase their understanding of democracy. Kids are free to make any type of news as long as it is based on the truth!  more

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