EPISODE · Apr 5, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Global Wrap: Inside the Energy Pinch and NASA's History-Making Mission
from The Global Wrap: Weekly News for Kids · host Declan
The world is complicated. Your news shouldn't be. Welcome to The Global Wrap—the weekly news podcast for kids, by a kid. 🎙️This week, Declan breaks down the "21-Day Ticking Clock" in the Middle East and why President Trump is racing against the calendar. Ever heard of the 'Milkshake Analogy'? 🥤Declan uses it to explain why a tiny strip of water called the Strait of Hormuz is about to make your summer road trip much more expensive. ⛽️But it’s not all heavy news! We’re leaving the atmosphere to track the Artemis II mission. Find out how four brave astronauts are using the Moon as a giant 'gravity slingshot' to make history. 🚀🌙Stay informed. Stay curious. Hit Subscribe to start your school week with Declan and get your weekly download of the world's biggest stories!
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The world is complicated. Your news shouldn't be. Welcome to The Global Wrap—the weekly news podcast for kids, by a kid. 🎙️This week, Declan breaks down the "21-Day Ticking Clock" in the Middle East and why President Trump is racing against the calendar. Ever heard of the 'Milkshake Analogy'? 🥤Declan uses it to explain why a tiny strip of water called the Strait of Hormuz is about to make your summer road trip much more expensive. ⛽️But it’s not all heavy news! We’re leaving the atmosphere to track the Artemis II mission. Find out how four brave astronauts are using the Moon as a giant 'gravity slingshot' to make history. 🚀🌙Stay informed. Stay curious. Hit Subscribe to start your school week with Declan and get your weekly download of the world's biggest stories!
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