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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Definition Breakdown: Climate Change & Global W...
๐ How is Netflix cutting the amount of air pollution it produces and electricity it uses in half? ๐ก 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? ๐ง๐พ 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? โ๏ธ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game โพ๏ธ
๐ Why did Major League Baseball move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta? ๐งข As the 2021 MLB season gets into full swing, we learn about the mysterious origins of Americaโs pastime, and the truth about Abner Doubleday, the Father of Baseball. โพ๏ธ What's the longest game in MLB history? Which MLB player has the most homeruns? The answers to these questions and more in today's Fact Attack! ๐ฉ๐พ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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Ask an Expert: Dr. Bob Wachter ๐จโโ๏ธ
๐จโโ๏ธOn today's special Ask an Expert, we're joined by Dr. Bob Wachter, Chair, UCSF Dept. of Medicine, author, and guest host of In the Bubble! He's answering questions around the pandemic and the Covid vaccines. Plus, some listener-submitted questions. ๐ What will the Summer be like? ๐ซ When can kids go to school without masks? ๐ Does it matter which vaccine you get? When does he think kids will be able to get the Fauci Ouchie? Plus, much more! Dive in, you don't want to miss out!
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April Fool's Day: Two Truths and a Lie! ๐คช
๐คช We're in the April Fool's Day spirit! Can you spot the prank in todayโs two truths and a lie episode? It's harder than you think. ๐โโ๏ธ Does surfer Dana McGregor really give surfing lessons to kids with the help of two goats named Pismo and Grover? ๐ Did fast food company Taco Bell really purchase the Liberty Bell and rename the US landmark the Taco Liberty Bell? โญ๏ธ Did a huge star in a galaxy 75 million light-years away really just disappear? Listen until the end to find out if you got it right!
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Special Guest: Author Lisa Papademetriou ๐
๐ Let's learn about four springtime holidays: Passover, Easter, Holi, and Ramadan! ๐ As National Reading Month comes to a close, we sit down with author of more than 30 books for children, Lisa Papademetriou and her grammar-obsessed alter ego, Ivana Correctya! ๐ What is Formula 1 racing? How is Formula 1 different from NASCAR? ๐ฅฃ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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Ten News EXTRA: Emoji expert Jennifer Daniel ๐คฏ
๐คฃ It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! ๐จ In this week's edition we look at emojis! ๐คฏ We're joined by Jennifer Daniel, chair of the emoji subcommittee at the Unicode Consortium, to get the full scoop on exploding heads and boomerangs in our full interview. ๐ Plus! The emoji-themed Trivia Question of the Day!
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Progress in Congress๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ผ
๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ผ The Senate confirmed Congresswoman Deb Haaland to become President Joe Bidenโs Secretary of the Interior. Why is that a big deal? ๐ Why weren't some members of Congress allowed to wear pants until the 1970s? ๐ Why are mushrooms the new hot topic in the world of space exploration? ๐ฎ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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Spotlight: Who Gets The Money In Sports?โน๏ธโโ๏ธ
โน๏ธโโ๏ธ We're bringing you an additional episode this week to highlight the recent discussion around inequality in men's and women's sports, after Oregon Ducks player Sedona Prince filmed a viral video in the Women's NCAA basketball workout room during March Madness. โน๏ธโโ๏ธ Where else is there a difference? Listen to correspondent, Kenny Curtis, shine a spotlight on the gender pay gap in sports. ๐ฐ
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How To Be An Ally ๐
๐ Following the tragic events that took place in Atlanta last week that resulted in eight people losing their lives, six of whom were of Asian descent, we take a look at the importance of allyship, and learn how everyone can be an ally to someone. ๐ Then, we're joined by Jennifer Daniel, Chair of the Emoji Subcommittee for Unicode. We discuss the importance of inclusion in emojis, what emojis we can expect in the next release, and her thoughts on our use of emojis. ๐ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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Ten News EXTRA: Celebrating Women's History Mon...
๐คฃ It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! ๐ฉ๐พโ๐จ In this week's edition we celebrate Womenโs History Month! ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐พ Let's kick things off with Five Fascinating Facts about Womenโs History Month! ๐ Then, the extended interview with the first ever โcrayon activistโ Bellen Woodard. ๐จ Named one of Time Magazineโs Kid of the Year honorees, we learn how she's making change with her Bellenโs More Than a Peach project. ๐ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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World Down Syndrome Day ๐๐
๐ฝ What has the NASA Perseverance rover been up to since it landed on Mars? ๐๐ Let's learn what you can do to celebrate and raise awareness on World Down Syndrome Day! โน๏ธโโ๏ธ Then, college basketball fans get wild in March every year. What is March Madness all about? โน๏ธโโ๏ธ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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What Is Herd Immunity? ๐
โฐ Why has a movement against Daylight Saving developed in recent years? ๐ We know getting the COVID vaccine helps build immunity to the virus, but how can herd immunity help prevent COVID infections? Jacob and Olivia from the Curious Kid Podcast explain COVID herd immunity. ๐ In today's Creature Feature, we learn how naked mole rats talk to each other using a unique dialect. ๐
Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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Ten News EXTRA: Coin Shortage๐ฐ
๐คฃ It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! ๐ฐ This week it's the coin shortage edition. ๐ค Let's check in on an unexpected side effect of the Covid 19 pandemic we previously covered - the national coin shortage. ๐ Then, visit an aquarium in North Carolina where theyโve figured out how to put their coins to good use. ๐บ Plus! What did two teenagers in Israel discover inside of an 1100 year old clay jar!?
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Vaccine Angels & Women In Science! ๐
๐ How is President Biden doing on his promise to move fast on environmental protections? ๐ 14-year-old Benjamin Kagan, founder of the Chicago Vaccine Angels, joins us to explain how he's helping make sure vaccines can get to the people who need them most. ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ฌ Our celebration of Women's History Month continues with our five favorite books about women in science! ๐ป Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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Special Guest Claribel A. Ortega ๐ป
๐ช What are internet cookies? And why won't Google allow cookies anymore? ๐ป March is National Reading Month, and we have author Claribel A. Ortega on to talk about her hit book Ghost Squad, and how great readers can become great writers! ๐ฆนโโ๏ธ Learn how Marvel Comics is honoring super heroes, like She-Hulk, Spider-Woman, and Shuri for Women's History Month. ๐ Plus, on today's fact attack, we learn the origin of Litte Free Library!
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Ten News EXTRA: Creepy Crawlies ๐
๐คฃ It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! ๐ Today we're learning all about bugs! ๐งโโ๏ธ We're joined by entomologist Dr. Jessica Ware to talk about working with bugs, and how finding new species of bugs is like collecting Pokรฉmon. ๐ Then it's time for the creepy crawly Fact Attack! The ant edition. ๐ฆ Plus! the buzzing Trivia Question of the Day!
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Celebrating Women's History ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ผ
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ What is the Equality Act? What can the Equality Act do to expand the rights of the LGBTQ community? ๐ We're joined by a professional manatee rescuer for a special That's a Job!? segment! ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ผ Let's celebrate Women's History Month with Five Fascinating Facts about how it all got started! ๐ก Plus! Let's get moving with today's Trivia Question of the Day!
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World Wildlife Day with Dr. Gabby Wild ๐ฉ๐ป
๐ฏ March 3rd is World Wildlife Day! So what is World Wildlife Day? ๐ฉ๐ป On today's Ask An Expert, we're joined by National Geographic Kids educator and wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Gabby Wild. ๐ Dr. Gabby is answering questions about animals, being a wildlife veterinarian, her new book Wild Vet Adventures from Nat Geo Books, and some of the biggest, scariest animals she's ever treated! ๐ฆ Future veterinarians and animal lovers alike, get ready for a wild ride!
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Ten News Extra: Orange Snow & Winter Blues โ๏ธ
๐ What is the Winter Solstice? What happens during the Winter Solstice? And when is Winter Solstice? ๐ง What are the winter blues? Did you know the shorter days of winter can affect our mood and mental health? โท Plus! What strange occurence turned the snow orange at a ski resort in Switzerland?
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Catch 'Em All: Pokรฉmon Day ๐พ
๐ซ What do the updated CDC guidelines say about schools reopening? Do teachers have to get the COVID vaccine? ๐จ Why are freezing temperatures more dangerous in places like Texas than they are in other parts of the United States? Correspondents Jacob & Olivia Rozencwaig from the Curious Kid Podcast explain the massive power outages in Texas. ๐พ Let's celebrate Pokรฉmon Day on Pokรฉmon's 25th anniversary with Five Fascinating Facts about the franchise. ๐ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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Ask an Expert: Dr. Jess Talks Mental Health & W...
๐จ How did a winter storm cause massive blackouts in Texas? Why did President Biden declare a state of emergency in Texas?๐ฉ๐พโโ๏ธ Dr. Jessica Clemons, aka Dr. Jess, joins us for an Ask An Expert segment to discuss mental health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. ๐ฆ What did a baby T-Rex dinosaur look like? Let's find out on today's Creature Feature! ๐ฆ Plus! How did a geriatric fruit bat named Statler become an internet sensation?
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Lift Every Voice and Sing ๐ค
๐ How did the Senate vote in former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial for his role in the January 6th Capitol Insurrection? ๐ Crayon activist and founder of Bellen's More Than Peach Project, Bellen Woodard joins The Ten News to discuss the positive change she's making in the world. ๐ค Learn why Congressman Jim Clyburn introduced a bill to make โLift Every Voice and Singโ Americaโs National Hymn. ๐๐ฝ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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Rover Landing: Exploring Mars ๐ธ
๐ซ What is Random Acts of Kindness Day? And what are the positive effects of being kind to others? ๐ We all know about coaches, trainers, and psychologists, but what are some of the weirdest jobs in sports? Why do we celebrate President's Day every year? And when is President's Day? ๐ธ What happens when the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover lands on Mars? Is there life on Mars? ๐จ๐พโโ๏ธ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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Lonely Brains Have Cravings Too ๐ง
๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ซ What will the new CDC guidelines say about reopening schools during COVID-19? ๐ง How did a team of scientists link the feeling of hunger to the feeling of loneliness? ๐ช How many Girl Scout cookies do the troops sell each year? Learn what makes Girl Scout Troop 6000 unique and special! And a big thanks to Olivia, age 10 for helping us out with this story. ๐ธ It's time for the Screen Report: The Muppet Show edition! Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day.
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Celebrating Black History โ๐พ
โฒ๏ธ We answer a listener question: What is a filibuster? โ๐พ Our celebration of Black History Month continues with Five Fascinating Facts about Black history! ๐ฐ How does a satellite orbiting the Earth monitor climate change from outer space? ๐ฆ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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