# Newsicle: July 17, 2026 (Episode #153)

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Podcast: [Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newsicle-smart-news-for-curious-kids-7588811)
Published: 2026-07-17T01:28:38+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newsiclepodcast/episodes/Newsicle-July-17--2026-Episode-153-e3m6e04
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Duration seconds: 355

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