🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan

Episode 154 - Monday, August 4, 2026

Episode Title: “Wildfires in Washington State”

Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with Ansel

Filling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10

Reading Level: Incoming 2nd grader

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan

Episode 153 - Monday, August 3, 2026

Episode Title: “A Kid Used His Lasso to Save a Man in the Yellowstone River!”

Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with Ansel

Filling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10

Reading Level: Incoming 2nd grader

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Episode 152 - Friday, July 31, 2026

Episode Title: “Zoox Self‑Driving Cars Can Now Charge for Rides!”

Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with Ansel

Filling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10

Reading Level: Incoming 2nd grader

🎙️ NEWS REPORT WITH Aidan

Episode 151: Thursday, July 30, 2026

Episode Title: “Scientists Create an Artificial Cell!”

Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with Ansel

Filling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10

Reading Level: Incoming 2nd grader

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Episode 150: New Stoves and Air Conditioners Can Run on Batteries!

Release Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Guest Host: Ansel Pham from Words with Ansel (filling in for Aidan M. Pham until August 10)

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Episode 149: “The Gordie Howe Bridge Is Now Open!”

Release Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Guest 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.

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Episode 148: “Dolly Parton’s New Travel Shop/Stop”

Release Date: Monday, July 27, 2026

Guest 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.

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Episode 147: “Native Sheep and Cows in Spain Are Grazing on Flammable Plants to Limit Wildfires”

Release Date: Friday, July 24, 2026

Aidan 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.

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Episode 146: “After the World Cup, the U.S. Is Investing in the Future of Soccer with New Pitches”

Release Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026

Aidan 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.

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Episode 145: “America’s Cutest Inspectors Are Protecting the Food Supply at Airports”

Release Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Aidan 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.