The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

Interested in what's going on around you? πŸ€” The Ten News podcast is a bite-sized podcast for kids and their adults that explains what’s going on in the world. 🌎 Each episode explores topics kids care about most including events, sports, science, gaming, pop culture, entertainment, and more! πŸ—žοΈ The Ten News also features some pretty awesome guests; LEGO Masters Judge Amy Corbett, America’s top doctor Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sarah Natochenny, the voice of Ash Ketchum for Pokemon fans, and many more. 🀩 It’s a great way for you and your family to stay connected with what’s going on in the world. 😊 The Ten News is also a Common Sense Media Selection as a great podcast for kids!

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Big Brain Saturday 🀯
In today’s episode: 🧠 It's back to school time and our brains are pumped! Hear Five Fun Facts about our inner computers. πŸ’» Why is everyone telling us to watch our heads? Correspondent Kenny Curtis breaks it down. 🏈 And test your noggin knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. βœ…
9 min
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"What Does the Constitution Say?" with Author B...
In today’s episode: πŸ“œ Dig in to the Constitution with author and expert, Ben Sheehan. Hear about his new book, β€œWhat Does the Constitution Say? A Kid’s Guide to How Our Democracy Works." πŸ—³οΈ Did you hear about the California Recall Election? Learn all about it and the outcome. πŸ“° In the news round-up: 🏈 A big NFL moment and roaming zebras. πŸ¦“ And test your election knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. βœ…
12 min
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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month πŸŽ‰
In today’s episode: πŸŽ‰ Let's get ready for the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month on September 15th. Correspondent Nathalie Alonso breaks down the correct usage of Hispanic and Latino. ✏️ And hear five historical facts about the month. πŸ“‹ In the news round-up: 🌞 Solar energy and updating history. 🎢 And test how well you know Lin-Manuel Miranda in today's Trivia on the Ten. β˜‘οΈ
10 min
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9/11: Twenty Years Later πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
In this special episode: It is the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001. 🀍 Learn about what happened that day and the lasting impacts of 9/11. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Correspondent Pamela Kirkland speaks with author Alan Gratz about his book, "Ground Zero, A Novel of 9/11." 🎧 Listen in as Gratz talks about why he includes young narrators in the book and shares the challenges in putting the novel together. πŸ“– Hear about an exhibit at the 9/11 Memorial Museum for families in today's Trivia on the Ten. ❀️
19 min
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Is There A Ninth Planet? πŸͺ
In today’s episode: 🌌 Go deep into space with Jacob and Olivia Rozencwaig from the Curious Kid Podcast. πŸͺ Hear why Pluto was taken off the planet list and why scientists think there might be a different 9th planet in our solar system. πŸ”­ Have a telescope? Here are a few fun facts about these magnifying marvels. πŸ›°οΈ In the news round-up: ⚾ Breaking baseball barriers and protecting komodo dragons. 🦎 And test your Hubble Telescope knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. πŸ€”
11 min
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Paralympic Powerhouses πŸ…
In today’s episode: πŸ… Listen in for a round up of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. 🏊🏾 Correspondent Kenny Curtis shares the top ten big moments. In the news: 🦴 A HUGE triceratops and brand new baby elephants. 🐘 And test your competition knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. πŸ€”
12 min
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Curl Up With A Good Book πŸ“š
In today’s episode: πŸ“£ Get ready for National Literacy Month and September 6th National Read A Book Day! πŸ“š Hear our picks for upcoming fall releases to add to your reading list. πŸ“– Hear listener Clio's book recommendation, "Narwhal: Peanut Butter and Jelly" by Ben Clanton.πŸ““ And correspondent Ryan Nerz hangs out with author Lisa Papdemetriou! πŸ’―
11 min
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Afghanistan: The End Of The Longest War 🀍
We are back with our second season! πŸš€ In today’s episode: 🌍 Get caught up on why the world is talking about Afghanistan. πŸ“š Learn the history of the US's presence there from correspondent Pamela Kirkland. 🌬️ In the news round-up: Hurricane Ida's impact on New Orleans and old, like really old coral. πŸ€– And test your robotic know-how in today's Trivia on the Ten.
10 min
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Re-air! What Is Infastructure? 🚧
"While we are off this week, enjoy this re-air of this episode! See you back here on Septemebr 2nd. πŸ”§ A big infrastructure bill is making its way through Congress, but what is infrastructure? πŸ—οΈ Correspondent Pamela Kirkland digs into the definition. Learn what projects are included in the plan and how trains, pipes and roads could be impacted. πŸ’° From the headlines: Olympics wrap up and new pandas say hello. 🐼 And test your infrastructure knowledge in today’s Trivia on the Ten! 🧐
11 min
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Re-air! Definition Breakdown: Climate Change & ...
While we are off this week, enjoy this re-air of this episode! See you back here on Septemebr 2nd. 🌎 How is Netflix cutting the amount of air pollution it produces and electricity it uses in half? 🌑 Jacob and Olivia from the Curious Kid Podcast explain the differences between Global Warming and Climate Change. What is the Greenhouse Effect, and how are people contributing to the rapid rise of the Earth's temperature? πŸ‘§πŸΎ Let's learn about Mari Copeny who, at 8 years old, garnered national attention after writing a letter to President Obama about the toxic drinking water crisis in her hometown of Flint, Michigan. Now 13, how is Mari continuing to fight for environmental improvement? β˜€οΈ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
12 min
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Thank You For A Great Season 1 ❀️
Today, The Ten News is taking a look back at our first season. πŸŽ‚ Catch up with Tyler Newman, who spoke with us last Fall when she started her gap year. πŸ“šShe shares what subjects has she tackled in her planned "year of mastery." πŸŽ‰ Listen to our listeners share what they did this Summer. πŸ™ And hear what else makes the day special in today's Trivia on the Ten! 🧐
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Prepping for the Paralympics! πŸ…
πŸ…Get ready for the Paralympics Games kicking off on August 24th. 🌏 Correspondent Kenny Curtis takes us back to Tokyo for an overview of the games and its history. 🚴 Listen to which athletes to watch and the importance of this two week long event. πŸ“° From the headlines: New Covid restrictions and beating heat records. πŸ”₯ And test your mascot knowledge in today’s Trivia on the Ten! 🧐
10 min
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Ten News Top 5: Summer Science Stories 🦠
πŸ”­ Lots to catch up on before science classes start. Hear our picks for the top science stories of the Summer! πŸŒ™ Did you know that the moon is getting ready to wobble and that Alaska had quite a shake? πŸͺ² Also, correspondent Laine Farber takes us back to the start of the Summer and the invasion of the cicadas! πŸ§ͺ Test your science smarts in today’s Trivia on the Ten! 🧐
10 min
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Final Installment: Summer Survival Guide πŸ”₯
🌻 Summer is almost over! Before the warm days are over, get our last tips for making the most out of your summer. πŸ•οΈ R ecognize National S'mores day with our Five Fascinating Facts about s'mores. πŸ“š Author Claribel Ortega stops by to share her favorite warm weather tips. πŸŒͺ️ And speaking of weather, Correspondent Kenny Curtis breaks down all the powerful summer storms. πŸ”₯ And test your s'mores knowledge in today’s Trivia on the Ten! 🧐
14 min
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First Friday the 13th of 2021πŸ™€
Get ready for the first and only Friday the 13th of 2021. πŸ‘» Find out why Friday the 13th got its reputation for being a bad luck day. β›ˆοΈ Correspondent Ryan Nerz, a big fan of the number 13, shares the history. 🀞 Did you know that some of the biggest athletes are superstitious? Listen in as we share a few of their good luck charms. πŸ’« From the headlines: FDA news and visiting Komodo dragons. 🦎 And test your luck in today’s Trivia on the Ten! 🧐
12 min
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What Is Infastructure? 🚧
πŸ”§ A big infrastructure bill is making its way through Congress, but what is infrastructure? πŸ—οΈ Correspondent Pamela Kirkland digs into the definition. Learn what projects are included in the plan and how trains, pipes and roads could be impacted. πŸ’° From the headlines: Olympics wrap up and new pandas say hello. 🐼 And test your infrastructure knowledge in today’s Trivia on the Ten! 🧐
11 min
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International Cat Day 😺
Meow! 🐈 Let's celebrate August 8th's International Cat Day. We are curling up with our feline friends and throwing out some purr-fect puns. 🧢 Wonder what it's like to treat a tiger? Wildlife veteranian Dr. Gabby Wild fills us in. β˜• Looking to adopt? πŸˆβ€β¬› Listen in as we share some good ways to help your new kitty feel at home. βœ… And test your feline knowledge in today’s Trivia on the Ten! 🧐
10 min
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Shark Encounters and Weird Water 🌊
πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ In this episode of The Ten News Summer Survival Guide, we are talking sharks and water! 🦈 Why are scientists asking to change our language from "shark attacks" to "shark encounters?" Nature Nerds' Laine Farber gives us the scoop.🚰 Water can be wacky, weird, and wonderful. 🌎 Hear our favorite facts about water around the world. πŸ“° From the headlines: Historic wins and SpongeBob? βœ… And test your river knowledge in today’s Trivia on the Ten! 🧐
12 min
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Summer Travels: Off to Disney World✨
πŸš— Hitting the road for a summer trip? ✈️ Hear the latest on the crowds at the U.S. National Parks and how COVID has impacted the biggest travel season. 🏞️ Curious about how Mickey Mouse is staying safe? Correspondent Terri Peters shares what it is like to visit Walt Disney World this summer. πŸ“°Β  From the headlines: The GOAT and an upside down beetle. βœ… And test your Disney knowledge in today’s Trivia on the Ten! 🧐
11 min
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Coronavirus Questions & Changing Guidance 😷
In this episode of The Ten News Gets Extra, we are looking at the latest COVID news and answering listener questions. 🦠 What is the Delta variant? πŸ’‰ When will the vaccine be ready for younger kids? And speaking of vaccines, correspondent Pamela Kirkland talks with Caleb Chung, a 12 year old vaccine trial participant. Thanks Caleb! πŸ™ Do you have questions about the pandemic? Email us at: hello@thetennews.com 😷
12 min
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Space Tourism Blasts Off πŸš€
Blast off with some buzzy space news. πŸš€ Hear about the latest space race and how Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Virgin Galatic founder Richard Branson, are involved. Next up in our Summer Survival Guide: What if you were in space? Learn how to handle weightlessness from former Commander of the International Space Station, astronaut Terry Virts. πŸ“°Β  From the headlines: A new name in Cleveland and new tech on Mars.Β  βœ… And test your outer space knowledge in today’s Trivia on the Ten! 🧐
11 min
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Unique Olympic Sports 🧐
🀽🏿Curious about some of the sports at the Olympic Games? We have you covered.πŸ₯‡ Sports enthusiast Kenny Curtis highlights a few of the unique sports taking place in Tokyo. πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Including a dazzling pool experience with Artistic Swimming. πŸ“°Β  From the headlines: Environment protection and Australian excitement . Β  βœ… And test your swim race knowledge in today’s Trivia on the Ten! 🧐
12 min
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The Ten News Screen Report: Space Jam Review β˜„οΈ
πŸŽ₯ It is Screen Report time! Correspondent Terri Peters joins The Ten News to give us the low down on the new movie Space Jam: A New Legacy πŸ€ Have you seen the original Space Jam? Terri enlists her kids, to compare the original film with the new one. 🍿 Trivia on the Ten! What did Space Jam star and basketball great, LeBron James, gift to the film crew? 🧐
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BONUS: Olympic Opening Ceremony
In this special bonus episode correspondent Kenny Curtis shares the historic nature of the Olympics Opening Ceremony. ✨ Hear about the journey of the Olympic torch. Do you know any of the past honorees that have lit the cauldron to kick off the games? πŸ”₯
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A Perspective Changing Summer Camp 🌍
Did you know that there are youth around the world in refugee camps? πŸ—ΊοΈ Learn about a very cool program run by Hello Future, an org that connects refugee teens with resources and education. 🏫 Meet Yousif, a Syrian teenager living in a refugee camp in Iraq, and Ella, a teen living in Los Angeles, California. 🀝🏽 The teens participated in Hello Future's global summer camp. πŸ’» Hear about their experience and how it changed the "single stories' they had in their heads. πŸ“°Β  From the headlines: Extreme floods and a Covid update. βœ… And test your knowledge in today’s Trivia on the Ten! 🧐
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