# Newsicle: August 21, 2026 (Episode #178)

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Podcast: [Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newsicle-smart-news-for-curious-kids-7588811)
Published: 2026-08-21T01:55:10+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newsiclepodcast/episodes/Newsicle-August-21--2026-Episode-178-e3nmcpj
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Duration seconds: 314

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