News Report with Aidan

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 183 Wednesday, September 16, 2026Topic: For the First Time Ever, Africa Is Hosting an Olympic Event

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 182 Tuesday, September 15, 2026Topic: Pope Leo Celebrates His 71st Birthday in the Vatican Apostolic Library

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 181 Monday, September 14, 2026Topic: BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi Addresses Global Issues

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 180 Friday, September 11, 2026Topic: California Bans Addictive Social Media Features for Users Under 16

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 179 Thursday, September 10, 2026Topic: Oil Price Spike From Iran Attacks Becomes a Major Issue During GOP’s Midterm Convention

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 178 Wednesday, September 9, 2026Topic: Mamdani Releases Thousands of Documents on Post‑9/11 Air Quality

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 177 Tuesday, September 8, 2026Topic: Indonesia Volcano Eruption Leaves Thousands Stranded at Nearby Airports

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 176 Friday, September 4, 2026Topic: Shark Sightings Increasing in Long Island Waters

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 175 Thursday, September 3, 2026Topic: Dyson’s New $500 Toothbrush — The CameraJet

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 174 Wednesday, September 2, 2026Topic: Tim Cook’s Retirement & Apple’s Pay Package for New CEO John Ternus

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 173 Tuesday, September 1, 2026Topic: Tropical Depression 5 Brings Heavy Rain to Texas and Louisiana

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 172 Monday, August 31, 2026Topic: NASA’s Newest Telescope — The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 171 Thursday, August 27, 2026Topic: Hundreds of Volunteers Move a 400‑Ton Castle by Hand in Japanp

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 170 Thursday, August 27, 2026Topic: Nepal’s Recent Flash Flood Disaster

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 169 Wednesday, August 26, 2026Topic: Tornado Tears Through Village in Southern France

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 168 Tuesday, August 25, 2026Topic: Nevada Sues Over Federally Mandated Colorado River Water Reductions

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 167Monday, August 24, 2026Topic: Billionaire Bets on Luxury Mall to Restore Community After the Palisades Fire

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 166 Friday, August 21, 2026Topic: Tom Holland’s 3‑Move Workout & Spider‑Man’s Box Office Success

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 166Thursday, August 20, 2026Topic: Dog Rescued After Being Stranded for 17 Hours on a Cliff

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 165 Wednesday, August 19, 2026Topic: Twins Days Festival in Ohio

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 164 Monday, August 18, 2026Topic: Hurricane Lala Causes Widespread Damage Across Hawaii

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 163 Monday, August 17, 2026Topic: A Lost Picasso Painting Found in a Milwaukee Apartment

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 162 Friday, August 14, 2026Topic: El Niño Sets New Temperature Records

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH AidanEpisode 161 - Thursday, August 13, 2026Topic: Former President Barack Obama’s New Podcast on Audible

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 160Wednesday, August 12, 2026Topic: Mark Zuckerberg’s New Tech Manifesto

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan — Episode 159Tuesday, August 11, 2026Topic: Colombia’s 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH AidanEpisode 158 - Monday, August 10, 2026Topic: Lake Mead, the Nation’s Biggest Reservoir, Hits Its Lowest Level on Record

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan Episode 157 - Friday, August 7, 2026Episode Title: “Some Universities Now Offer Free Tuition for Families Earning Up to $200,000!”Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with AnselFilling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10Reading Level: Incoming 2nd grader

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH AidanEpisode 156 - Thursday, August 6, 2026Episode Title: “Cyberattacks Target Water Systems in New Jersey”Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with AnselFilling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10Reading Level: Incoming 2nd grader

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan Episode 155- Wednesday, August 5, 2026Episode Title: “SpaceX Makes Its First Earnings After Its Record IPO!”Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with AnselFilling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10Reading Level: Incoming 2nd grader

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan Episode 154 - Monday, August 4, 2026Episode Title: “Wildfires in Washington State”Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with AnselFilling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10Reading Level: Incoming 2nd grader

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH AidanEpisode 153 - Monday, August 3, 2026Episode Title: “A Kid Used His Lasso to Save a Man in the Yellowstone River!”Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with AnselFilling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10Reading Level: Incoming 2nd grader

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH AIDANEpisode 152 - Friday, July 31, 2026Episode Title: “Zoox Self‑Driving Cars Can Now Charge for Rides!”Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with AnselFilling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10Reading Level: Incoming 2nd grader

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH AidanEpisode 151: Thursday, July 30, 2026Episode Title: “Scientists Create an Artificial Cell!”Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with AnselFilling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10Reading Level: Incoming 2nd grader

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 150: New Stoves and Air Conditioners Can Run on Batteries!Release Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with Ansel (filling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10)

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 149: “The Gordie Howe Bridge Is Now Open!”Release Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with Ansel (filling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10)🌉 What HappenedThe Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened on July 27, 2026 at noon. It connects Detroit, Michigan in the United States with Windsor, Ontario in Canada. The bridge is named after hockey legend Gordie Howe, also known as Mr. Hockey.The bridge is one of the longest of its kind in North America and will help people and businesses travel faster between the two countries.

SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 148: “Dolly Parton’s New Travel Shop/Stop”Release Date: Monday, July 27, 2026Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with Ansel (filling in for Aidan M. Pham)⭐ Dolly Parton, the famous country singer and storyteller, has opened a brand‑new travel stop in Tennessee. It’s a friendly place where travelers can rest, eat, shop, and learn about Dolly’s life. The stop is designed to feel warm, colorful, and welcoming, just like Dolly herself.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 147: “Native Sheep and Cows in Spain Are Grazing on Flammable Plants to Limit Wildfires”Release Date: Friday, July 24, 2026Aidan explains how Spain is using a smart, natural method to reduce wildfire risk: native sheep, goats, and cows are grazing on dry, flammable plants that act as fuel for fires. This technique, called targeted grazing, helps protect forests, farms, and communities — all while keeping ecosystems healthy.Aidan also announces that a substitute host will take over the show for the next two weeks while he is away.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 146: “After the World Cup, the U.S. Is Investing in the Future of Soccer with New Pitches”Release Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026Aidan explains how the United States is keeping the excitement of the 2026 World Cup alive by building new soccer pitches across the country. These fields are designed to help kids play more often, stay active, and grow the sport for future generations.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 145: “America’s Cutest Inspectors Are Protecting the Food Supply at Airports”Release Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026Aidan highlights the adorable but hardworking dogs who help protect America’s food supply at airports. These trained pups — mostly beagles — are part of the Beagle Brigade, a USDA and CBP program that sniffs out fruits, vegetables, meats, and plants that could carry harmful pests or diseases into the country.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 144: “Spicy Foods Could Help You Live Longer”Release Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026Aidan explores a surprising scientific discovery: people who eat spicy foods may live longer. Large studies from China, the United States, and the American Heart Association show that regular chili‑pepper eaters have a lower risk of death and better heart health. The key ingredient is capsaicin, the compound that makes spicy foods hot.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 143: “Spain Wins the World Cup Against Argentina”Release Date: Monday, July 20, 2026Aidan breaks down one of the biggest sports moments of the year: Spain has won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina in a dramatic final that went into extra time. Spain’s 1–0 victory gives them their second World Cup title, their first since 2010.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 142: “Wildfire Smoke Will Worsen in the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic”Release Date: Friday, July 17, 2026Aidan explains how wildfire smoke from hundreds of Canadian fires and several in Minnesota is drifting south, worsening air quality across the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic. Millions of people are under Code Orange and Code Red alerts, with officials urging residents to stay indoors and limit outdoor activity.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 141: “Scientists Discovered a New Species of Monkey”Release Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026Aidan shares the exciting news of a brand‑new monkey species discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Known as Colobus congoensis or “Likweli,” this monkey has striking orange lips and black fur, making it one of the most unique primates ever identified. It is only the fifth new African monkey species discovered in the last 75 years.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 140: “United Aircraft Will Remove the Dreaded Middle Seat in Some Rows”Release Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026Aidan explains United Airlines’ new seating design that will make flying more comfortable: in select rows of its upcoming Airbus A321XLR planes, the middle seat will be removed and replaced with a shared table. This innovation gives passengers extra elbow room and a more relaxed travel experience.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 139: “Gilberto Mora Graduated High School”Release Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026Aidan shares the inspiring story of Gilberto Mora, Mexico’s 17‑year‑old soccer prodigy who played in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and still managed to finish school. Mora officially graduated from Colegio Alemán Cuauhtémoc Hank in Tijuana, Mexico, proving that education and sports can go hand‑in‑hand.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 138: “A Duck and a Dog Form an Unlikely Friendship — Now They’re Inseparable”Release Date: Monday, July 13, 2026Aidan shares a heartwarming story about two animals who weren’t supposed to become friends — but did anyway. A dog named Max and a duck named Waddles formed an unexpected bond on a family farm, and now they spend every day together.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 137: “After Columns Buckled and People Evacuated, New York High‑Rise Deemed Stable”Release Date: Friday, July 10, 2026Aidan explains a tense situation in New York City after a high‑rise building was evacuated when several support columns buckled. Engineers inspected the structure and later confirmed the building was stable, allowing people to return safely.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 136: “This Phone‑Booth‑Sized Box Is for Sleeping at Work”Release Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026In this episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains a surprising new invention appearing in offices, airports, hospitals, and universities: a phone‑booth‑sized sleeping box designed to help workers take short, refreshing naps during the day.

📄 SHOW NOTES — News Report with AidanEpisode 135: “Delays and Evacuations Push Trump’s July 4 Programming Late Into the Night”Release Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026Aidan explains why President Trump’s Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall ran hours later than planned, after thunderstorms, lightning alerts, and safety evacuations forced officials to pause the event and reset equipment. Despite the delays, the program eventually continued late into the night.