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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!

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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