

KidNuz: News for Kids
Starglow Media
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.
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Oct 23, 2026 • 10min
10.23.2026
World Series ticket holders face a surprising seating snafu, while tiny snakes escape predators by cartwheeling. Celebrate Mole Day with a mind-boggling particle count, hear about a heartfelt cafeteria birthday surprise, and learn why Airbnb is banning major checkout chores. Plus, discover creepy new Halloween candies and the farmyard history of candy corn.

Oct 22, 2026 • 10min
10.22.2026
A swimmer conquers 900 miles of California coastline in a record-setting feat. Scientists test lab-grown sunflower sea stars to revive struggling kelp forests. Jay-Z could select himself for the Super Bowl halftime show, while holiday airfare hits a decade high. Plus, the year’s top baby names and a teenager’s hilarious double victory in pumpkin pie-eating contests.

Oct 21, 2026 • 9min
10.21.2026
Big tech promises possible stock shares for kids, while baseball history unfolds with a first-time-champion World Series matchup. Scientists are retiring leap seconds, and Britain is testing a giant robotic claw to capture space junk. Plus, the hottest Halloween costume ideas, a headline quiz, and Kevin Bacon’s long-lost package finally arrives.

Oct 20, 2026 • 10min
10.20.2026
Amelia Earhart’s mystery takes another turn as researchers investigate a remote Pacific island. France faces protests and curfews, while Japan plans a daring mission to Mars’s moon, Phobos. Scientists discover playful pygmy raccoons sharing homemade toys. Plus, an ultra-fancy Hamptons Target, a pastry-loving bear, and a birthday celebration.

Oct 19, 2026 • 10min
10.19.2026
The Brewers head toward a decisive World Series showdown, complete with a sausage mascot race. Protests erupt across France, while e-bike injuries surge among young riders. Archaeologists uncover a watery Bronze Age time capsule, and Tesla unveils a rocket-assisted flying roadster. Plus, a Spider-Man-costumed kicker scores a $3 million field goal.

Oct 16, 2026 • 9min
10.16.2026
A young scientist takes on ocean acidification with an algae-powered idea. Banana prices face a squeeze from rising costs and a dangerous fungus. Thailand’s queen flies a fighter jet solo, while museum scans reveal a new meat-eating dinosaur. Plus, the Valkyries head to the WNBA Finals and giant pumpkins become racing boats.

Oct 15, 2026 • 9min
10.15.2026
New York may retire its horse-drawn carriages, while a wild weather swing brings storms and sudden cold. A cyberattack overheats supermarket refrigerators in France. The NBA tests a chip-enabled smart basketball, and a teen explores careers by shadowing workers. Plus, Halloween candy spending sparks some sweet surprises.

Oct 14, 2026 • 9min
10.14.2026
Nine Six Flags roller coasters are paused after a frightening accident and a wave of lawsuits. Gas prices close in on an unwelcome record, while Pope Leo recovers from lung surgery. A SpaceX launch creates a glowing “space jellyfish,” a giant pumpkin wins another title, and two adopted sisters reunite at a softball tournament.

Oct 13, 2026 • 10min
10.13.2026
The White House marks a major milestone as Stanford professors celebrate Nobel wins. An AI system sends Philadelphia police a false crime tip, while one man’s 28-year trek home spans oceans and sea ice. Dolly Parton’s life heads to Broadway, and an Arizona teen’s quiet kindness sparks a $20,000 community response.

Oct 12, 2026 • 9min
10.12.2026
Giant coconut crabs complicate the search for Amelia Earhart’s plane, while three storms unleash dangerous weather across coastal regions. Pope Leo faces lung surgery, baseball’s final four battle for a championship, and a 194-year-old tortoise may hold clues to longevity. Plus, a record-breaking pumpkin weighs more than 3,000 pounds!


