Episode 38: “The First Board of Peace Meeting Begins in Washington”

Release Date: Friday, February 20, 2026

In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains the very first meeting of the Board of Peace, a new international group created to support peace efforts and help rebuild Gaza. Leaders and diplomats from around 40 countries gathered in Washington, D.C., pledging billions of dollars and offering peacekeeping support.

This episode also includes a Peacebuilding 101 section to help kids understand what peacebuilding means and why countries work together after conflict.

What Kids Will Learn

What the Board of Peace is and why it was created

Which countries attended the first meeting

How nations pledged money and support to rebuild Gaza

Why some countries offer peacekeeping troops

The basics of Peacebuilding 101

Episode Summary for Young Listeners

The first Board of Peace meeting took place in Washington, D.C.

About 40 countries attended the gathering

Nations pledged billions of dollars to help rebuild Gaza

Some countries offered peacekeeping troops to support safety

Peacebuilding 101 explains how countries work together to stop conflict and help communities recover

Kids can ask an adult or leave a comment if they want something explained

Episode 37: “A Massive Sewer Spill Near Washington DC!”

Release Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains a major environmental emergency near Washington, D.C. A huge sewer pipe collapsed in Maryland, sending more than 200 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River. The episode breaks down what happened, why the spill is dangerous, and how officials are working to repair the damage.

This episode also includes a Water Safety 101 section to help kids understand why sewage spills are harmful and how cities clean up after them.

What Kids Will Learn

What caused the Potomac River sewer spill

Why sewage is dangerous for people, animals, and the environment

How officials test water for safety

What engineers do to repair broken sewer pipes

The basics of Water Safety 101

Episode Summary for Young Listeners

A large sewer pipe collapsed near Washington, D.C.

More than 200 million gallons of sewage spilled into the Potomac River

The water became unsafe because of high bacteria levels

Officials warned people not to swim, fish, or touch the water

Engineers are working to repair the pipe and clean up the river

Water Safety 101 explains why sewage spills are serious and how cities respond

Kids can ask an adult or leave a comment if they want something explained

Episode 36: “The Life and Legacy of Jesse Jackson”

Release Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan honors the life of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a major civil rights leader who spent more than six decades fighting for equality, justice, and voting rights in the United States. The episode explains Jackson’s early life, his work alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his presidential campaigns, and the organizations he founded to support communities.

This episode also includes a Civil Rights 101 section to help kids understand what civil rights are and why leaders like Jackson made such a big impact.

What Kids Will Learn

Who Jesse Jackson was and why he was important

How he worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Why he ran for president and what made his campaigns historic

How his organizations helped communities across the country

The basics of Civil Rights 101

Episode Summary for Young Listeners

Jesse Jackson was a major civil rights leader who worked for fairness and equality

He grew up during segregation and became a leader at a young age

He worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

He ran for president twice and inspired future generations

He founded groups that supported voting rights and economic opportunity

Civil Rights 101 explains what civil rights are and why they matter

Kids can ask an adult or leave a comment if they want something explained

Episode 35: “Humanoid Robots Steal the Show for Lunar New Year in China!”

Release Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explores a futuristic twist in China’s Lunar New Year celebrations. During the country’s biggest annual TV event — the Spring Festival Gala — humanoid robots performed on stage alongside human dancers and child performers. The episode explains how these robots moved, what they did, and why China showcased them during such an important holiday.

This episode also includes a Robots 101 section to help kids understand what humanoid robots are and how they work.

What Kids Will Learn

How humanoid robots performed during China’s Lunar New Year gala

Why the robots were featured in the first performances of the show

How robots can move, balance, and copy human actions

Why China is highlighting robotics during a major holiday

The basics of Robots 101

Episode Summary for Young Listeners

China’s Spring Festival Gala featured humanoid robots performing martial arts and dance

The robots moved in sync with human performers, including kids

The event highlighted China’s growing robotics industry

Videos of the robots spread quickly online because of how lifelike they looked

Robots 101 explains what humanoid robots are and how they’re built to move

Kids can ask an adult or leave a comment if they want something explained

Episode 34: “A Giant Sinkhole Opens in a Busy Shanghai Street”

Release Date: Monday, February 16, 2026

In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains a dramatic event in Shanghai, China, where a large sinkhole suddenly opened in the middle of a busy street. The episode breaks down what happened, why the ground collapsed, and how everyone managed to escape safely.

This episode also includes a Sinkholes 101 section to help kids understand what sinkholes are, why they form, and how cities repair them.

What Kids Will Learn

What caused the sinkhole in Shanghai

How workers and drivers escaped safely

Why construction leaks can weaken the ground

How sinkholes form and how cities fix them

The basics of Sinkholes 101

Episode Summary for Young Listeners

A large sinkhole opened on a busy street in Shanghai

Security cameras captured the road cracking and collapsing

Workers and drivers escaped in time, and no injuries were reported

Vehicles and equipment fell into the hole

Officials say a leak at a subway construction site caused the collapse

Sinkholes 101 explains how sinkholes form and how engineers repair them

Kids can ask an adult or leave a comment if they want something explained

Episode 33: “The Simpsons Reaches Its 800th Episode!”

Release Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan celebrates a major TV milestone: The Simpsons has reached its 800th episode, making it the longest‑running primetime scripted show in U.S. history. The episode explains what makes this milestone special, what the 800th episode is about, and how the show has stayed popular for nearly 40 years.

This episode also includes an Animation 101 section to help kids understand how long‑running cartoons are made.

What Kids Will Learn

Why The Simpsons reaching 800 episodes is historic

What happens in the special 800th episode

How the show’s creator used real places for character names

How animated shows are written, voiced, and produced

The basics of Animation 101

Episode Summary for Young Listeners

The Simpsons is airing its 800th episode, a fun adventure set in Philadelphia

The show has been on TV for almost 40 years

Many character names come from real streets in Portland, Oregon

Special guest voices and a new version of the theme song help mark the milestone

Animation 101 explains how voice actors, writers, and animators work together

Kids can ask an adult or leave a comment if they want something explained

Episode 32: “Cuba Faces a Severe Oil Shortage”

Release Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026

In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains the growing oil crisis in Cuba — a shortage so serious that the United Nations is warning of a possible humanitarian collapse. The episode breaks down why Cuba is running out of fuel, how political changes in Venezuela and U.S. trade pressure are affecting the island, and what daily life looks like for families dealing with blackouts and long gas lines.

This episode also includes an Energy Shortages 101 section to help kids understand how fuel shortages happen and why they matter.

What Kids Will Learn

Why Cuba is experiencing a major oil shortage

How political changes in Venezuela affected Cuba’s fuel supply

How U.S. trade pressure is blocking new oil shipments

How blackouts and gas shortages impact daily life

The basics of Energy Shortages 101

Episode Summary for Young Listeners

Cuba is running out of oil, causing long lines at gas stations and frequent blackouts

Venezuela, Cuba’s main supplier, stopped sending oil after political changes

The U.S. is threatening tariffs on countries that try to send oil to Cuba

Airlines can’t refuel in Cuba, and power outages are becoming common

The UN warns that Cuba could face a humanitarian crisis

Energy Shortages 101 explains how fuel shortages affect transportation, electricity, and daily life

Kids can ask an adult or leave a comment if they want something explained

Episode 31: “A Dallas 7th‑Grader Achieves Nuclear Fusion”

Release Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026

In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan shares the remarkable story of Aiden McMillan, a 12‑year‑old Dallas student who achieved nuclear fusion after a four‑year science project. The episode explains how he started studying nuclear physics at age 8, how he built multiple prototypes, and how he finally produced neutrons — the sign that fusion has occurred.

This episode also includes a Fusion 101 section to help kids understand what fusion is, how it works, and why scientists care about it.

What Kids Will Learn

Who Aiden McMillan is and how he achieved nuclear fusion

How long he studied and built prototypes

Why producing neutrons is important

What nuclear fusion is and how it differs from fission

Why fusion could be a clean energy source in the future

Episode Summary for Young Listeners

Dallas 7th‑grader Aiden McMillan achieved nuclear fusion after years of study and experimentation

He began learning nuclear physics at age 8

He built several prototypes and kept improving them

His machine produced neutrons, proving fusion happened

He may become the youngest person ever to achieve fusion

Fusion 101 explains how fusion works in simple, kid‑friendly language