# Newsicle: July 29, 2026 (Episode #161)

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Podcast: [Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newsicle-smart-news-for-curious-kids-7588811)
Published: 2026-07-29T02:41:03+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newsiclepodcast/episodes/Newsicle-July-29--2026-Episode-161-e3mm9ok
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Duration seconds: 286

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