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Dec. 19, 2025 | NewsDepth 2025-2026 | Episode 14

Season 56 Episode 14 | 26m 46s

This week on the show: The Fed lowered interest rates one last time for 2025. Australia has banned social media for children and teens. Margaret explains the benefits of reading. And Mary tells us about some impressive skaters.

Aired: 12/16/25
Extras
This week on the show: Lake Effect Snow; & How to stay happy and healthy during winter.
This week on the show: Government Reopens, Snow + Colds, & Native American Heritage Month!
This week on the show: SNAP Benefits, Hurricane Melissa & Jeff eats spicy food!
This week on the show: Government Shutdown, Elections, Asiatown!
This week on the show: Tariffs on Halloween Candy, Record Breaking Witches, Dia De Muertos!
This week on the show: Storms in North America, Inclusive Sports, Practical Fashion!
This week on the show: Ceasefire Agreement, Farming & Libraries!
This week on the show: Government Shutdown, Jane Goodall, Invasive Species!
This week on the show: United Nations, Dayton Peace & The Moon!
This week on the show: Finances, Labor Market & Waterfalls!
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  • NewsDepth Season 54
  • NewsDepth Season 53
  • NewsDepth Season 52
  • NewsDepth Season 51
  • NewsDepth Season 50
  • NewsDepth Season 49
  • NewsDepth Season 48
  • NewsDepth Season 47
This week on the show: Lake Effect Snow; & How to stay happy and healthy during winter.
This week on the show: Government Reopens, Snow + Colds, & Native American Heritage Month!
This week on the show: SNAP Benefits, Hurricane Melissa & Jeff eats spicy food!
This week on the show: Government Shutdown, Elections, Asiatown!
This week on the show: Tariffs on Halloween Candy, Record Breaking Witches, Dia De Muertos!
This week on the show: Storms in North America, Inclusive Sports, Practical Fashion!
This week on the show: Ceasefire Agreement, Farming & Libraries!
This week on the show: Government Shutdown, Jane Goodall, Invasive Species!
This week on the show: United Nations, Dayton Peace & The Moon!
This week on the show: Finances, Labor Market & Waterfalls!
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