KidNuz: News for Kids

It’s Friday the 13th and World Kindness Day! SpaceX attempts a daring double rocket catch, while NVIDIA faces a leadership shake-up amid investigations. Baseball celebrates two unanimous Cy Young winners, and a robot dog takes a real pup for a walk. Plus, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade unveils a record 100 inflatables and the Kid News Quiz tests listeners’ smarts.

A famous ocean liner takes on a new life as the world’s largest artificial reef. A surprise cold snap may bring early snow, while Fernando Mendoza gets his chance to lead the Raiders. Sardinian restaurants ditch screens for conversation, an indoor security drone takes flight, and Chicagoans discover the Bean is not going anywhere.

Learn why November 11 honors all U.S. military veterans, how the holiday evolved from Armistice Day, and why it differs from Memorial Day. The episode also explores the curious reason “Veterans Day” has no apostrophe and offers thoughtful ways kids can thank veterans in their families and communities.

NASA searches for future moon explorers as Democrats look toward the 2028 race. The FAA retires floppy disks, while authorities uncover thousands of tarantulas hidden in luggage. Godzilla takes over the box office, and Disney tests cheerful AI parking robots inspired by Cars and WALL-E. Plus, listeners can test their knowledge with a news quiz.

Artemis II leaves giant holes in the ionosphere, raising questions about GPS accuracy. Newly elected lawmakers begin Washington orientation, while Pope Leo travels through South America. Tesla prepares to end Cybertruck production and shift its factory to autonomous vehicles. Plus, a Boston accent wins airport announcements, and drones deliver food and blankets to flood-isolated chimps.

AI fears spark a historic stock sell-off as giant pandas make their public debut in Atlanta. Follow monarch butterflies on a 3,000-mile migration with tiny solar trackers, meet basketball’s towering new star, and learn about a record-breaking rubber band ball. Plus, The Cat in the Hat heads to theaters and the New York Stock Exchange’s surprising origin story gets a quiz-worthy twist.

Election Aftermath, NASA Names, Ski Season Surprise, Zelda Re-boot, Million Dollar Fish & Candy Keeping! 

Democrats make major gains in Congress, while NASA tracks a satellite’s earlier-than-expected reentry. The Golden State Valkyries celebrate a championship with a colorful parade. Scientists find possible evidence of dinosaur blood, Disneyland plans electric Autopia cars, and a startup seeks people to walk robot dogs, glitches included.

Election Day 2026, Mars Experiment Ends, No AI Bullies, Snake Shank & The Rock’s Doppelgänger! 

A NASA telescope is headed for a fiery fall, while the Valkyries celebrate a championship win. A rose-colored meteorite may reveal clues about ancient Mars, and penguin poop is fueling algae in Antarctica. Plus, America’s first pope casts a historic vote, and the McRib’s meaty marketing lands in court.