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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 12 MIN

The Global Wrap: The Great Copper Squeeze, Europe’s Economic Freeze, and The 144-Year Brick-by-Brick Countdown

from The Global Wrap: Weekly News for Kids · host Declan

Welcome back to The Global Wrap—the weekly news podcast for kids, by a kid! 🎙️ This week, Declan breaks down three massive headlines shaping our world, from a century-old architectural masterpiece to a high-stakes playground lockout: The Mighty Copper Squeeze 💵:Move over Rare Earths, there is a new metal king in town. Declan breaks down why ancient copper is the crucial "nervous system" of the AI and green energy revolutions, and why skyrocketing prices are creating a massive bottleneck for our high-tech future. The Recess Economic Lockout: The European Union foreign policy chief just dropped a massive new wave of economic sanctions. Find out how nations use a "global time-out" to cut off funding for conflict and protect international peace without firing a single shot. The 144-Year Construction Finish Line 🧱:Barcelona's world-famous Sagrada Família cathedral is finally entering its final stretch! Learn how engineers are using a mix of 3D printing and old-world artistry to complete the tallest church tower on Earth by 2026. Stay informed. Stay curious. New here? Hit Follow to start your week with Declan and get the simple breakdown of the world's biggest headlines every weekend on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

Welcome back to The Global Wrap—the weekly news podcast for kids, by a kid! 🎙️ This week, Declan breaks down three massive headlines shaping our world, from a century-old architectural masterpiece to a high-stakes playground lockout: The Mighty Copper Squeeze 💵:Move over Rare Earths, there is a new metal king in town. Declan breaks down why ancient copper is the crucial "nervous system" of the AI and green energy revolutions, and why skyrocketing prices are creating a massive bottleneck for our high-tech future. The Recess Economic Lockout: The European Union foreign policy chief just dropped a massive new wave of economic sanctions. Find out how nations use a "global time-out" to cut off funding for conflict and protect international peace without firing a single shot. The 144-Year Construction Finish Line 🧱:Barcelona's world-famous Sagrada Família cathedral is finally entering its final stretch! Learn how engineers are using a mix of 3D printing and old-world artistry to complete the tallest church tower on Earth by 2026. Stay informed. Stay curious. New here? Hit Follow to start your week with Declan and get the simple breakdown of the world's biggest headlines every weekend on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

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