Explore every episode of the podcast Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️🎓 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable stories and the questions kids are most curious about.

This episode features Joe Petraro, a 13-year-old college student who is making global headlines as he prepares to finish college and begin a master’s program at New York University. Joe tells Lily what it’s really like to attend college at such a young age and how he went from being placed in special education classes as a young child to discovering that he was academically advanced.

Joe also talks about overcoming major challenges, including leukemia, Tourette syndrome and bullying, and how those experiences inspired him to help others through projects focused on kindness, older adults, access to sports and clean water.

He also shares advice for kids about overcoming obstacles, believing in themselves and pursuing big goals.

Student protests spread across France, NASA tests robots for Moon missions, and 13-year-old prodigy heads to graduate school!

U.S. military completes withdrawal from Iraq, raccoons surprise scientists by making toys, and Moon may have formed within hours!

U.S. Senate passes major college sports bill, Japan protects its famous luxury fruits, and Moon city dream faces water problem!

Americans cut back on fun spending, catios are becoming a feline craze, and scientists investigate Venus’ missing moon!

Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules, China panda diplomacy lands in Atlanta, and massive new crater discovered on moon!

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️🦖 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable discoveries and the questions kids are most curious about.

This episode features Kent Hups, a high school science teacher and fossil hunter who is making global headlines this week after discovering the world’s first known T. rex trackway. Kent tells Lily how he spotted the first footprint, how the team confirmed the discovery, and what the 23-foot trackway reveals about how T. rex moved. 

He also explains why dinosaur tracks can tell scientists things bones cannot and shares advice for kids who hope to make discoveries of their own. 

Trump and Xi meet as disagreements continue, Google prepares to send data centers to space, and Wyoming fossil offers new T. Rex clues!

MIT leads new American college rankings, six-year-old girl breaks Rubik’s Cube record, and ancient dinosaur poop hints how birds survived!

World leaders gather at United Nations, Amazon delivery drones spark noise complaints, and fossil teeth reveal T. Rex’s temperature!

News organizations challenge White House ban, scientists decode ancient Roman board game, and teacher discovers first-ever T.Rex trackway!

U.S. and Denmark announce Greenland deal, Toys “R” Us plans comeback, and Indian mother races for daughters’ education!

Kennedy Center faces uncertain future, Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words, and scientists identify first new wild cat species in a century!

Earth’s ice sheets accelerate their melting, millions of birds begin journey south, and scientists crack Wordle with clever strategy!

High fuel costs spark worldwide protests, Japan’s aging population hits historic milestone, and Route 66 celebrates its 100th birthday!

Cyclospora outbreak officially declared over, hundreds of endangered frogs return home, and lost stuffed animal gets five-star treatment!

AI insiders warn technology moving too fast, Apple unveils first foldable iPhone, and U.S. Open crowns new champions!

Data centers spark water worries, El Niño pushes California seas higher, and ancient tapestry makes historic British return!

Teen reading scores fall across America, worker strike closes Eiffel Tower, and ancient Egyptian tomb discovered after millennia!

Iran conflict intensifies, Renoir paintings stolen in museum heist, and world’s most popular emoji revealed!

African nations push for more accurate world maps, California bears move closer to humans, and unique pug wins unusual dog contest!

Two spacecraft close in on Mercury, scientists find DNA links to personality, and study finds backyard birds bring joy!

White House ballroom construction moves forward, Navy crew ends eight-month sea stretch, and climbers create unusual problem on Mount Everest!

Amazon faces lawsuit over advertising charges, Greece protects ancient sites from wildfires, and Messi retires from Argentina national team!

Powerful floods sweep through Grand Canyon, U.S. Open begins with stunning upset, and perfectionism rises sharply among young people!

Nepal glacier collapse triggers major flooding, NASA launches powerful new telescope, and father and son discover prehistoric object on beach!

Meta settles child safety lawsuit, NASA calls off space telescope rescue, and Universal coaster screams rattle neighbors!

U.S. targets Iran with new sanctions, sleeping Tesla drivers raise safety concerns, and humpbacks surprisingly protest animals from orcas!

China deploys record number of factory robots, study finds NFL players risk brain disease, and scientists discover how early birds took flight!

Singapore pays families to have babies, Pluto’s planet status still sparks debate, and famous Maradona soccer ball sells for millions!

U.S. and Canada escalate trade war, data centers become surprise election issue, and Spider-Man swings past box office rivals!

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️🩰 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about.

This episode features Skylar Brandt, a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and one of the world’s leading ballerinas. Skylar joins Lily to talk about discovering her love of ballet as a child, the sacrifices she made while growing up, and the determination it took to turn her childhood dream into a career.

Skylar also shares what she has learned about resilience — from recovering from injuries and handling criticism to managing nerves before major performances. She explains how taking on the role of Giselle pushed her outside her comfort zone and helped her discover abilities she didn’t know she had, and she gives listeners a glimpse into what a typical performance day is really like.

Plus, Skylar talks about how ballet continues to evolve and offers advice for kids chasing big dreams of their own.

U.S. national debt tops $40 trillion, Harry and Meghan plan UK return, and hero goose helps save farm from fire!

Lake Powell’s water hits record low, Amazon expands drone deliveries across America, and clever dolphins use shells to hunt!

States take Meta back to court, Liechtenstein opens royal throne to women, and young grizzly escapes from Canadian zoo!

Webb Telescope finds ancient black hole, priceless paintings stolen from Sicilian museum, and Ferrari’s electric car smashes auction record!

Car tracking company responds to controversy, drought uncovers Rome’s hidden ancient bridge, and survey ranks best countries for expats!

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️📚 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about.

This episode features Megan McDonald, best-selling author of the Judy Moody books, as well as Bunny and Clyde and The Fairy Door Diaries. Megan joins Lily to talk about how she became a writer, how growing up with four older sisters helped inspire her stories, and why reading is the best place for young writers to begin.

Megan also shares how Judy Moody came to life, what inspired her funny Bunny and Clyde books, and how discovering a real fairy door sparked the magical world of The Fairy Door Diaries. She gives listeners a sneak peek at her newest book, Eliza and the Fairy Double, and offers great advice for kids who want to write their own stories someday.

Ticks spread farther south across America, U.S. cracks down on robot vacuums, and study shows dogs understand human expressions!

UN urges Afghan schools to reopen for girls, Bali works to bring back fireflies, and father’s stroller mile breaks world record!

Summer’s biggest meteor shower to peak tonight, powerful earthquake shakes Colombia, and France bans telemarketing calls!

Divers discover ancient Roman shipwreck, space mirror satellite plan sparks controversy, and capybaras crash government meeting in Brazil!

Total solar eclipse to arrive over parts of Europe, Pentagon releases mysterious new UFO videos, and world’s oldest cat turns 31!

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️📚 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about.

This episode features Barbara Carroll Roberts, an author of children’s books including Nikki on the Line, A Rose Named Peace, and The Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter. She joins Lily to talk about her new illustrated nonfiction book, When George Washington Bowed to the New Nation, and the remarkable true story behind George Washington’s decision to give up power and return to life as a private citizen. Barbara also talks about becoming an author, her writing process, and why she hopes the book will inspire kids and families to learn more about this fascinating period in American history!

Court orders Meta to pay millions over child safety, Puerto Rico faces severe water shortage, and prodigy becomes youngest male professor ever!

SpaceX rocket crashes into moon, El Niño could make 2026 hottest year ever, and hidden carnivorous plant stuns scientists!

U.S. stock market hits record high, scientists discover massive ancient Amazon shapes, and small country Nauru officially changes its name!

Europe’s Danube River hits record-low water levels, peanut butter exhibit honors famous artist, and FIFA cancels controversial World Cup plan!

Spain’s border faces migrant surge, study reveals America’s happiest places to live, and Spider-Man proves superheroes still pack theaters!

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️📚 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about.

This episode features Kate DiCamillo, one of the world’s most celebrated and influential children’s authors. The two-time Newbery Medal winner has introduced millions of readers to unforgettable characters in books including Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux, and the Mercy Watson series. She explains her writing process, discusses her new podcast StoryKind, and reflects on the power of stories to connect us!