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Big World, Little Ears turns real world news into warm, engaging stories for curious kids. Science, nature, cultures, discoveries — one story, every weekday.
No scary content. No adult noise. Just the world's most fascinating moments, told with wonder.
Perfect for commutes, quiet mornings, or whenever you need a moment to breathe.
EP112 - The Big Off Switch: Should Super-Smart Computers Have a Pause Button?
What if the world's smartest computers had a giant off switch? This week in London, British lawmakers asked exactly that. We follow the question from Parliament to your living room.
🤖 What AI is, in simple words
🏛️ How grown-ups make rules together
💡 Why people stay in charge of machines
💬 If you invented a robot helper, what rule would you give it?
For curious kids aged 7-10 years. New episode every weekday. Big World, Little Ears.
12 Sept 2026
EP111 - The Giant Clock Tower in Mumbai's Oldest Garden Zoo
What if a clock tower stood watch over flamingos, penguins and 160-year-old trees? In busy Mumbai, India, one does — inside a quiet garden and zoo, built before phones and watches.
🕰️ How people told time before everyone had clocks
🌏 Life in Mumbai, one of the world's busiest cities
🌳 Why old buildings are worth caring for
💬 What is the oldest thing near your home?
11 Sept 2026
EP110 - The Taxi That Drives Itself: Robotaxis Arrive in London
What if the steering wheel turned all by itself? In London, the UK's first self-driving taxis have started giving rides — with a human helper sitting inside, just in case.
🚕 How robotaxis 'see' with cameras, radar and spinning lasers
🌍 Why a safety driver rides along
🧠 How new ideas are tested step by step
💬 Would you ride in a car with no driver?
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