The Ten News, News For Curious Kids
Interested in what's going on around you? ๐ค The Ten News podcast is a bite-sized podcast for kids and their adults that explains whatโs going on in the world. ๐ Each episode explores topics kids care about most including events, sports, science, gaming, pop culture, entertainment, and more! ๐๏ธ The Ten News also features some pretty awesome guests; LEGO Masters Judge Amy Corbett, Americaโs top doctor Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sarah Natochenny, the voice of Ash Ketchum for Pokemon fans, and many more. ๐คฉ Itโs a great way for you and your family to stay connected with whatโs going on in the world. ๐ The Ten News is also a Common Sense Media Selection as a great podcast for kids!
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Looking Out For New Emojis ๐
Ten News Gets Extra: ๐ Did you know that new emojis have been rolling out? ๐ฎ 117 of them! ๐ง Listen in for what new ones are showing up on devices around the world. ๐ Show creator Tracy Leeds Kaplan sits down with Jennifer Daniel, head of the emoji subcommittee at the Unicode Consortium, to talk about the world of emojis. ๐คช Have you read the emoji version of Moby Dick? ๐ง And, test your emoji knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
12 min
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It's a Quackerific Day ๐ฆ
In today's episode: ๐ฆ It's National Rubber Ducky Day! ๐คฃ We're quacking jokes with show host Bethany Van Delft and celebrating our yellow rubber friends. Correspondent Ryan Nerz explains why we celebrate rubber ducks on January 13th and shares the history of these yellow squeakers. ๐๏ธ In the news: NYC voting change and the 2022 Girl of the Year. ๐ And, test your rubber ducky knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten.โ
11 min
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The Most Powerful Space Telescope Ever ๐ญ
"In Today's Episode: ๐ Ever wonder what the universe looked like as a baby? ๐ Today, weโre blasting into space to check out the James Webb Space Telescope and learning 5 fun facts about it along the way. โ
In the news: Wild weather from Colorado wildfires to raining fish in Texas. And, test your universe knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
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10 min
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The Greatest of All Time: Sports Movies ๐ฅ
Ten News Gets Extra: ๐ The Golden State Warriors superstar, Stephen Curry, scored the 2,794th three-point shot of his career AND broke the record for most 3-pointers! ๐ฅ Listen as Correspondent Kenny Curtis joins to share our top 10 sports movies, plus catch up on the latest releases. And, test your Winter Olympics knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
13 min
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10 Things to Know About January 6, 2021๐๏ธ
In today's episode: ๐๏ธ Host Bethany Van Delft reflects on what exactly happened in Washington D.C. one year ago on January 6, 2021. But, what's happened since? ๐ Correspondent Pamela Kirkland shares 10 things we need to know about the storming of the U.S. Capitol. And, test your knowledge of Democracy on today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
13 min
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Lab-grown Food for January? ๐งช
In today's episode: ๐๏ธ Host Bethany Van Delft is talking New Year's resolutions. ๐ช Learn about the most popular resolution and how to help each other out on sticking to your goals in 2022. ๐ฅ Did you know it's also 'Veganuary?' ๐ Listen as Nature Nerds' Laine Farber shares what lab-grown meat is and how we can eat meat without negative impacts on animals or the environment. In the news: A new telescope and a new millipede! ๐ And, test your knowledge about the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration on today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
12 min
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Happy New Year: Extended Interview with Lisa He...
Ten News Gets Extra: ๐ต๏ธ We're kicking off 2022 with Lisa Henson, the CEO of The Jim Henson Company. Our correspondent Sarah Namias gets the inside scoop on one of our favorite Apple TV Plus originals, 'Harriet the Spy.' ๐
Did you know that coming up later in 2022, weโll have a true TWOSday? And, test your world clock knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
17 min
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2021 Top Picks ๐ฐ AND Guest Aarav from The Week ...
In today's episode: ๐ฐ Host Bethany Van Delft helps us wrap up the new year by sharing our picks for the biggest news stories of the year. ๐ Have you heard of The Week Junior and did you know that they have a Junior Council made up of cool kids who are interested in journalism? ๐งListen as we sit down with Junior Council member, 13-year-old Aarav, to learn more about the Council and The Weekโs Junior Voices survey. And test your supply-chain knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
15 min
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2021 Top Picks ๐ฅ AND Special Guest Lisa Henson
In today's episode: It's a Ten News Kid Takover! ๐ Host Bethany Van Delft hands the show over to let the kids share the best movies of the year! ๐ฅ Correspondent Sarah Namias sits down with the CEO of The Jim Henson Company, Lisa Henson, to talk about the 'Harriet the Spy' series. And, test your Disney knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
12 min
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A Holiday Treat: Extended Interview with Shanno...
"Ten News Gets Extra: ๐ A holiday treat for all of our Ten'ers!๐๏ธ If you love reading, weโve got a present just for you! ๐ The Ten News show creator, Tracy Leeds Kaplan and her daughter Naomi, sit down with best-selling author, Shannon Messenger, to discuss her writing, making mallowmelts, and when we can expect book 9! ๐ "
26 min
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2021 Top Picks ๐ฎ AND the Creators of Cat Ninja!
In today's episode: It's a Ten News Kid Takeover! ๐ Host Bethany Van Delft hands the show over to let the kids share the best apps and games of the year. ๐ Hear about an EPIC reading app that has over 40,000 books and one of the most popular comic book series, Cat Ninja. ๐ช The best place to play video games is in outer space? And, test your gaming knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
14 min
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2021 Top Picks ๐ AND Special Guest Shannon Mes...
It's a Ten News Kid Takeover! ๐ The New Year is almost here, so we're letting our Ten'ers take over the show to countdown to some of our favorite things from 2021. ๐ Today's episode is all about books! Listen in as Ten'er Nicola shares our Ten News top picks for the best books of the year! ๐ค Listen in as two very special Ten News correspondents sat down with the one of our favorite authors, the EXTRA special, best-selling author, Shannon Messenger. ๐ And test your speed reading knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
16 min
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Small Business Caturday! ๐ฑ
Ten News Gets Extra: We're talking about small businesses and going crazy for cats! ๐ Correspondent Ryan Nerz talks to one purrfect small business, a cat cafe! ๐พ Hear 5 Fun Facts about our feline friends. ๐ฌ And test your business knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
16 min
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COVID Vaccine Update: Lining Up For Shots ๐
In today's episode: ๐ฆ What's happening with the new Omicron variant and how do kids feel about getting vaccinated? Host Bethany Van Delft breaks down how variants are named. โค๏ธ Hear a few special messages from fellow Ten'ers about their experiences getting the vaccine. ๐ Curious about what a booster shot is? Jacob and Olivia from the Curious Kid Podcast join to break it down for us. And test your body knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
12 min
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Animal Emotions ๐ฆ
In today's episode: ๐ฆ What can lions teach us about yawning? Find out today as Nature Nerds' Laine Farber tells us about some empathetic lions. ๐ชฒ Do bugs have feelings? Correspondent Sarah Namias shares the latest research. ๐๏ธ In the news: A bad week for Amazon and 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees. โพ And test your knowledge about bees in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
12 min
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"Get Your Brick On" with LEGO Masters' Amy Corb...
Ten News Gets Extra: Is there a new LEGO set on your holiday wishlist? ๐ If not, you're definitely going to want to add one after today's episode with special guest LEGO Masters' Judge, Amy Corbett. ๐บ Listen in as Amy tells us what it's like being a part of the show and shares all things LEGO. ๐งฑ And, test your LEGO knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
14 min
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Supporting Our Fellow Humans ๐ค
In todayโs episode: Today is Human Rights Day. ๐ Learn about the United Nationsโ Universal Declaration of Human Rights and why it is important. ๐ฃTen'er Aruna shares five of the articles. ๐ Host Bethany Van Delft breaks down the history behind the path to this universal declaration. ๐๏ธ In the news: Sad bagels and an IKEA sleepover. ๐ด And test your equality knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
10 min
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Is The Taj Mahal Missing? ๐
In today's episode: Is the Taj Mahal missing? ๐ Find out what's happening with pollution in India and how did we come up with the word smog? ๐ญ Correspondent LizaBanks Campagna breaks it down and tells us everything we need to know about the science behind pollution. ๐๏ธ In the news: Searching for Christmas trees and a stay at the Home Alone house? โ๏ธ And test your smog knowledge in today's Trivia on The Ten. โ
10 min
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Wild about Wildlife ๐
Ten News Gets Extra: It's World Wildlife Conservation Day!๐ฆ Learn what species are most at risk. ๐ Correspondent Ryan Nerz reports on Florida's recent conservation effort. ๐พ Hear a fun fact about sea turtles. ๐ข And test your animal knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
12 min
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Hot Happenings in Music (Taylor's Version) ๐ต
In todayโs episode: Calling all Swifties! ๐คฉ We are talking about why Taylor Swift is re-recording her old songs. Correspondent Sarah Namias fills us in on Taylor Swift's big plan. ๐ค From naming records to naming bugs? ๐ชฒ Hear which superstars have insects named after them. ๐๏ธ In the news: Watching Omicron, the new COVID variant and new NASA rockets. ๐ And test your musical instrument knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
12 min
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Shipping Delays and Empty Shelves ๐ข
"In todayโs episode: Have you noticed less toys on some shelves? It isn't from the Grinch, its ""supply chain"" issues. ๐งธ Listen to the Ten News Definition Breakdown to get caught up on the all the terms in the news right now. ๐ Correspondent Pamela Kirkland brings us the latest on the supply chain and what products are impacted. ๐๏ธ Hear about the ""Tickle-Me-Elmo"" craze of the 90s. ๐๏ธ In the news: ๐ง Vegan cheese and a very old cake! ๐ And test your book publishing knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
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10 min
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400 Years Since The First Thanksgiving ๐ฆ
In todayโs episode: It's Thanksgiving and we are talking about the original day 400 years ago. ๐ Listen in as we separate the myth from the history. Correspondent Pamela Kirkland spoke with Matohwin Monroe, a leader of the American Indians of New England about the National Day of Mourning and raising up Indigenous voices. ๐ค What does Mary Had A Little Lamb have to do with Thanksgiving? ๐๏ธ In the news: Kids we are grateful for! ๐ฆ And test your turkey knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
12 min
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Giving Thanks For Our Food ๐ฅง
In todayโs episode: Thanksgiving is almost here and we are talking food! ๐ Correspondent Pamela Kirkland talks with Holly Eagleson from Misfits Market about how to stop food waste. ๐ Are you making pumpkin pie this week? ๐ฅง Correspondent Kenny Curtis is throwing pumpkins and telling us about the Punkin Chunkin event. ๐๏ธ In the news: ๐น A monster Reese's peanut butter cup and helping food pantries. โค๏ธ And test your pumpkin tossing knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
13 min
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All Things Pumpkin and Spice ๐
"Ten News Gets Extra: ๐ Fall is in full swing! Pumpkins and changing leaves are on our mind. ๐ฆ Nature Nerds Podcast Laine Farber shares what animals love to play with pumpkins and how it helps their health. ๐ It is ""leaf-peeping"" time. Find out what that means and why this season looks different. ๐ And test your pumpkin knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
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9 min
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month ๐
In todayโs episode: ๐ Celebrate Native American Heritage Month! ๐ง Hear about 5 Indigenous Americans making an impact right now. โ๏ธ Correspondent Nathalie Alonso shares the impact of climate change on the Alaskan Native community. ๐ก And learn about 10 inventions in 10 seconds! ๐๏ธ In the news: ๐ A warm welcome to the first Asian-American muppet and a candy colored lobster? ๐ฆ And test your map knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
10 min