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Middle school winner of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge is a returning champion

Summary

A fifth grade student from California won NPR's Student Podcast Challenge for the second time. This student created a podcast exploring a historical event from World War II.

Key Facts

  • The NPR Student Podcast Challenge had a returning winner for the first time.
  • The returning champion is a fifth grader from California.
  • The student's podcast focused on a period from U.S. history during World War II.
  • This challenge is organized by NPR, which is a media organization.
  • The news was announced on September 24, 2025.
  • The story was featured in NPR's Morning Edition program.

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