# Newsicle: September 18, 2026 (Episode #197)

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Podcast: [Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newsicle-smart-news-for-curious-kids-7588811)
Published: 2026-09-18T02:47:13+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newsiclepodcast/episodes/Newsicle-September-18--2026-Episode-197-e3p149n
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