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Funraveled: A news podcast for kids, by kids
There's so much happening in the world — and kids want to know about it! But, sometimes listening to grown-ups explain things can make it a little more complicated. So together, Amani and Lauren set out to unravel the top stories from around the globe and have a little fun along the way.
Episodes
33 episodes
Funraveled S3 Episode 12 - Canada wildfires and 3D animal scans
In this episode, Amani and Lauren discuss the Canada wildfires and a database of 3D animal scans. And, for the first time EVER, you'll hear some behind the scenes clips. Enjoy!
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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10:06
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Funraveled S3 Episode 11 - Key Bridge, Solar Eclipse, and Lauren's favorite topic!
In this episode, Amani and Lauren discuss the news about the Key Bridge in Baltimore, the solar eclipse happening in North America, and one of Lauren's favorite topics...AI!
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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6:29
Funraveled S3 Episode 10 - TikTok, Saturn's moon Mimas, and a tidal power generator
In this episode, Amani and Lauren talk about the recent news on TikTok, a new discovery with Saturn's moon Mimas, and two fun stories.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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6:50
Funraveled S3 Episode 9 - 4-day work week, "warming hole", and leap day
In this episode, Amani and Lauren give an update on the 4-day work week and discuss a "warming hole" and leap day.
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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9:08
Funraveled S3 Episode 8 - Changes to improve the environment and a purple WHAT?!?
In this episode, Amani and Lauren discuss changes that groups are making to make the world's environment better and safer. For the fun new story, they talk about something new and purple. Can you guess what it is?
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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8:20
Funraveled S3 Episode 7 - Update on the wars and the US Primary elections
In this episode, Amani and Lauren give an update on the Israel/Palestine war and Ukraine/Russia war. They also give an update on the US Primary elections.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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8:19
Funraveled S3 Episode 6 - Israel/Hamas war and a horse on a plane?!?
In this episode, Amani and Lauren fired their script writers and write the script themselves. There is a bonus fun news story. They also give an update on the Israel/Hamas war and talk about a horse that was on a plane.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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7:23
Funraveled S3 Episode 5 - An active volcano, OpenAI changes, and the latest SpaceX activity
In this episode, Amani and Lauren discuss an active volcano, recent changes happening at OpenAI (the company behind ChatGPT), and the latest test from SpaceX. There is also a special guest for the fun news story.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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8:57
Funraveled S3 Episode 4 - Special soap, hearing loss, product marketing, and worker strikes
In this episode, Amani and Lauren discuss a special soap that was invented by a 14 year-old, a treatment for hearing loss, how product marketing can influence people, and some info on the worker strikes in the US.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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9:37
Funraveled S3 Episode 3 - Israel, change in U.S. Congress, and AI again?!?
In this episode, Amani and Lauren talk about what happened in Israel, a recent change in the U.S. Congress, and how AI was used to help do something that hasn't been done in almost 2000 years.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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10:44
Funraveled S3 Episode 2 - Portugal lawsuit, how do you use AI, and a start-up tackling seaweed
In this episode, Amani and Lauren discuss a lawsuit in Portugal, the many uses of AI, and how a start-up company is tackling a seaweed problem.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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12:04
Funraveled S3 Episode 1 - Climate change, James Webb Space Telescope, and Supreme Court case
In this episode, Amani and Lauren discuss some of the effects of climate change, the James Webb Space Telescope, and a recent case from the Supreme Court. And, of course, there is always a fun new story.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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10:39
Funraveled S2 Episode 15 - Sudan, SpaceX, and Fox News
In the last episode of this season, Amani and Lauren discuss the latest news on Sudan, SpaceX, and Fox News.
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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15:18
Funraveled S2 Episode 14 - Holidays, space travel, innovative ways to deal climate changes
Amani and Lauren discuss the holidays at this time of year, interesting projects for space travel, and innovative ways Bangladesh is dealing with climate changes.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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7:53
Funraveled S2 Episode 13 - California weather, Silicon Valley Bank, and Shiv's fun stories
We have a podcast crasher! Shiv joins Amani and Lauren as they discuss the extreme California weather, what happened with Silicon Valley Bank, and the latest fun stories.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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10:25
Funraveled S2 Episode 12 - Dead fish, Turkey earthquake, and a spy balloon
In this episode, Amani and Lauren discuss why there are dead fish in Florida, the recent earthquake in Turkey, and the Chinese spy balloon. There's also a fun animal story. Lauren loves her animal stories!
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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11:23
Funraveled S2 Episode 11 - Animals, animals, and more animals!
In this episode, Amani and Lauren discuss the latest prices on eggs, the dodo bird, and food coloring. There’s also a mystery animal sound quiz.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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11:31
Funraveled S2 Episode 10 - ChatGPT, tech jobs, and California storms
In this episode, Amani and Lauren test out ChatGPT and discuss the latest news on tech jobs and the California storms.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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11:03
Funraveled S2 Episode 9 - World Cup and a new form of meat
In this episode, Amani and Lauren unravel how the World Cup is structured, discuss a new form of meat, and do an editorial on ways to help the environment.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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14:39
Funraveled S2 Episode 8 - Midterm election results, Web3 news, and...used sandals?!?
In this episode, Amani and Lauren discuss the midterm election results in the US and the latest news in Web3. Lauren also wants to talk about used sandals. Yes, you read that right. Used sandals!
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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9:41
Funraveled S2 Episode 7 - Election news, the Supreme Court, and an editorial
In this episode, Amani and Lauren discuss the recent election in Brazil and a case presented to the US Supreme Court. They also produce their first editorial EVER!
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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15:33
Funraveled S2 Episode 6 - Diwali, a food label proposal, and gena-whata?
Amani and Lauren discus a wide range of topics in this episode. They discuss Diwali, an update on the UK Prime Minister, a new food label proposal in the US, generative A.I., human towers, and Edible Cities.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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9:48
Funraveled S2 Episode 5 - How Saturn got its rings
Amani and Lauren talk about Nobel Prizes and how Saturn got its rings in this week's episode. They also give an overview of Yom Kippur and an update on Ukraine and Russia.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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8:50