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KidNuz: News for Kids

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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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Recent Guests

Josh Davis
PhD, author of The Difference that Makes a Difference and Two Awesome Hours
Author and educator
Episode: 10.03.2026
Jim Taylor
Friend who lost his brother on 9/11
Episode: 09.05.2026
Alex Dominguez
Father in the Dominguez family participating in the discussion
Episode: 09.05.2026
Jessica Dominguez
Mother in the Dominguez family participating in the discussion
Episode: 09.05.2026
Jenny Anderson
Award-winning journalist and co-author of The Disengaged Teen
Author, The Disengaged Teen
Episode: 08.15.2026
Dr. Marnie Ginsburg
Literacy expert and former teacher
Reading Simplified / University of North Carolina
Episode: 07.11.2026
Johanna Cart
Together Explorers World School Founder
Together Explorers World School
Episode: 06.20.2026
Callie Chapman
16-year-old author of Glitter the Unicorn book series and creator of Glitter for a Cause Kindness Kits
Glitter the Unicorn book series; Glitter for a Cause
Episode: 05.30.2026
Edith Skoronic
Long-time KidNuz listener who loves violin and creative performance
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Episode: 05.27.2026

Hosts

Taylor Rivera
Primary host and longtime presenter across KidNuz formats, focusing on delivering concise, educational news for kids.
Kimberly Chen
Co-host and lead facilitator, known for explaining current events with age-appropriate context and strengths in science and literacy segments.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
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Many appreciate the quick, seven-minute format suited for car rides and classrooms.
Some reviews note a desire for longer episodes or more pop culture coverage.
Parents and teachers often mention actionable classroom tips and resource recommendations.
Listeners praise the show for balance and kid-appropriate delivery of news.

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#47
United States/Kids & Family
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#111
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#196
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
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#170
France/Kids & Family
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#175
Italy/Kids & Family
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#208
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

07.11.2026
Q: And could you explain to kids or maybe some adults listening the difference between phonics and whole language?
Dr. Ginsburg explains that phonics focuses on decoding sounds and their relationships with written symbols, while whole language emphasizes recognizing whole words and meaning; she notes the science increasingly supports decoding and phonemic awareness as foundational, with explicit instruction helping many learners.
06.20.2026
Q: Johanna, for the parents who are traveling, do they work remotely or are they retired? How does that work?
Many work remotely or run their own businesses, some take a gap year, and others have one parent traveling with the kids while the other handles home life.
06.20.2026
Q: Where are you going to go?
We'll start in Valencia and then decide the rest later on.
06.20.2026
Q: Are you going to continue next year or are you going back home to Charlotte?
For the summer we're going back home, and next year we plan to do Together Explorers again.
06.20.2026
Q: What is it like having your brother with school with you?
Sometimes it's really fun and I learn a lot about him, but it can also be tiring and we sometimes need a break from each other.

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Kid-focused daily news briefs run about seven minutes and tailored for families, delivering timely, age-appropriate stories across politics, science, health, entertainment, and sports. Episodes mix quick headlines with kid-friendly explanations, classroom shout-outs, and sponsor-supported educational tools, making it useful for parents, teachers, and guardians who want reliable, balanced news training for kids. The vibe is upbeat, accessible, and deliberately nonpartisan, with recurring segments that reinforce media literacy and practical learning resources for ongoing education beyond the episode. Noteworthy traits include a steady daily cadence, strong emphasis on age-appropriate context, and integrated partnerships that support classroom... more

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3. Alex Dominguez
4. Jessica Dominguez
5. Jenny Anderson
6. Dr. Marnie Ginsburg
7. Johanna Cart
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