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Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids

Lily H
NASA
United States
Winter Olympics
New York City
El Niño
Canada
Iran
Australia
Taylor Swift
Inflation
China
Artificial Intelligence
Elon Musk
Thanksgiving
New York Knicks
Moon
Climate Change
Spacex
Tesla
Global Warming

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 Newsicl... more

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Recent Guests

Skylar Brandt
Principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
Episode: Interviewsicle: Ballerina Skylar Brandt
Megan McDonald
Children's author of Judy Moody series
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Episode: Interviewsicle: Author Megan McDonald
Barbara Carroll Roberts
Children's author; author of Nikki on the Line, A Rose Named Peace, The Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter
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Episode: Interviewsicle: Author Barbara Carroll Roberts
Kate DiCamillo
Award-winning children's book author
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Episode: Interviewsicle: Author Kate DiCamillo
N. West Moss
Award-winning writer whose works have appeared in the New York Times and other publications
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Episode: Interviewsicle: Author N. West Moss

Host

Lily H
Host of Newsicle; guides kid-friendly explanations of current events and science.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Sooo good

    it is so educational and helps you learn more about what is happening around the world keep it up Lilly. Girl power

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loving the game, Santa Tracker
    United Statesa month ago
  • Engaging and Informative!

    From the theme song to the host, my kids love it all. I love hearing them sharing the information they’ve learned with the people around them. It brings our kids past the news just in the US but what’s happening around the world. Happy birthday to the awesome Newsicle Host!! You are doing an amazing job and helping my kids enjoy hearing the news!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Talladas
    United Statesa month ago
  • Asiah Aaron

    I love you girl boy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @ Asiah Aaron 911
    United Statesa month ago
  • I’m never not tired🫩

    Hello umm sometimes when I’m bored I go around supporting random podcasts I don’t listen to I have a question to ask HOW CAN SOMEBODY UNDER SLEEP AND OVERSLEEP AT THE SAME TIME? I’M TOTALLY SLEEP DEPRIVED ALL THE TIME SO I TAKE A LITTLE NAP AND THEN I OVERSLEPT AND THEN I’M STILL TIRED.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ♤˚✧₊⁎Toast⁎⁺˳✧༚♤
    United States2 months ago
  • Hattie

    I really like it and fun to listen too. And five stars.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cgwillis
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Kids love the light, joke-filled closings and stay engaged throughout.
The host explains complex topics in an easy-to-understand way for kids and families.
Feels trustworthy and fun, with credible, kid-appropriate explanations.
Great companion to morning routines and car rides with reliable updates.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Interviewsicle: Ballerina Skylar Brandt
Q: How does she handle nerves before performances, especially in challenging roles like Swan Lake?
She works to stay present, views transformation into the role as a way to calm nerves, and focuses on step-by-step preparation rather than letting nerves overwhelm her.
Interviewsicle: Ballerina Skylar Brandt
Q: How did her parents support or constrain her early pursuit of ballet?
They were supportive but insisted she try other activities first, which she explored briefly before committing back to ballet, reinforcing her determination.
Interviewsicle: Ballerina Skylar Brandt
Q: What was it about ballet that grabbed your attention at such a young age?
Skylar describes a vivid childhood imagination, music exposure, and seeing ballet as a vivid, real-life version of the home fantasies she played out, which made the profession feel attainable and deeply appealing.
Interviewsicle: Author Megan McDonald
Q: You were a children's librarian before you were a writer. How did working in a library influence your stories?
Working in libraries fueled my love of books and storytelling, showing me what kids enjoy and how language and rhythm engage young readers, which directly shaped how I write and choose ideas.
Interviewsicle: Author Barbara Carroll Roberts
Q: What is the new book about, and why is Washington's choice to give up power significant?
The book covers the end of the American Revolution and Washington's decision not to crown himself king, illustrating an early and radical commitment to democracy that shaped the nation's governance.

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A kid-friendly daily briefing that translates current events, science, and culture into accessible explanations for curious listeners. Episodes span political and policy developments, energy trends, and scientific discoveries, paired with light humor and listener-submitted jokes to keep segments engaging. The show consistently foregrounds how big ideas affect everyday life, from Supreme Court decisions and energy policy to ocean census findings and wildlife stories, making complex topics approachable for families and young minds. Noteworthy is the blend of rigorous news with age-appropriate context, a strong emphasis on curiosity-driven learning, and a recurring light-hearted close that invites audience participation.

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2. Megan McDonald
3. Barbara Carroll Roberts
4. Kate DiCamillo
5. N. West Moss

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