# Newsicle: September 3, 2026 (Episode #187)

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Podcast: [Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newsicle-smart-news-for-curious-kids-7588811)
Published: 2026-09-02T21:10:43+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newsiclepodcast/episodes/Newsicle-September-3--2026-Episode-187-e3o8r3c
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Duration seconds: 338

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