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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Have a Boo-tiful Halloween ๐ป
In today's special episode: ๐ Worried about your jack-o-lantern rotting before Halloween? Laine Farber shares the best time to carve your pumpkin ๐โโ๏ธ Go on a zombie run with Pete Musto! ๐ป Explore some of the most haunted places in America with Ryan Nerz ๐ค Trivia with Tessa: what Fall flavoring is almost as old as the United States?
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Discovering King Tut ๐
In today's episode: ๐๏ธ Ten things that you need to know right now: historically high inflation and the USA's 2022 mullet champions ๐ Ten News Correspondent Nathalie Alonso breaks down NASA's DART Mission โฐ๏ธ We're participating in Nat Geo Kidsโ Podcast Party in honor of the 100th anniversary of discovering King Tutโs tomb โGo back in time with kid correspondent Aruna, and discover King Tut's tomb! ๐ค Trivia with Tessa: do you know the word for the large stone coffin in which King Tut was laid to rest?
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The Midterms: A Political Report Card? ๐ณ๏ธ
In today's episode: ๐๏ธ Ten things that you need to know right now: a bridge explosion in Crimea and a new pumpkin record โ๏ธ Midterms breakdown with Shaniqua McClendon, VP of Politics at Crooked Media ๐ณ๏ธ Take action: Hear how your voice can make a difference! ๐ค Trivia with Tessa: Desk 80 is a special desk in the US Senate Chamber, but do you know what it's filled with to make it so special?
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World Teachers' Day ๐
In today's episode: ๐๏ธ Ten things that you need to know right now: an update on Ukraine to the latest on Hurricane Ian ๐ Celebrate World Teachers' Day with shout-outs to our favorite educators! ๐ Ten News Staff Writer Tessa Flannery is here with a book ban breakdown. ๐ Visit a library with us and meet teacher & librarian Maria Paz Alegre. ๐บ๏ธ Tessa's Trivia: can you guess which state in the U.S. has a library that sits on the border between the U.S. and Canada?
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The Ten News Explains Minecraft to Grown Ups ๐ค
๐ค Are you curious about the game Minecraft? ๐ฎ Do you play it and wish more grown ups understood what it was? ๐ค Well, our Ten News kid correspondent Everett joins Head Writer Ryan Willard to break it down. ๐ง Listen in as The Ten News Explains Minecraft to Grown Ups.
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It's Game Time ๐ฎ
In today's episode: ๐๏ธ Ten things that you need to know right now ๐พ Correspondent Kenny Curtis chronicles the incredible career of tennis legend, Serena Williams. ๐ฎ Ten News Explains: Minecraft with Ten'er, Everett ๐ Tessa's Trivia: how many times have Venus and Serena won the gold medal in Doubles tennis?
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Missing Things & Drought Discoveries ๐
In today's episodes: ๐๏ธ Ten things that you need to know right now ๐ค Ryan's great big list of things that he is grateful for this World Gratitude Day ๐ The world is short on supplies, and even teachers โ Laine Farber shares drought discoveries from dinosaurs to big cities ๐ซ Tessa's Trivia: do you know which famous chocolate maker was supposed to be on the Titanic?
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Back-to-School Special ๐
The Ten News Team is back for Season 3! ๐ ๐ฃTen Things You Need to Know that happened this Summer ๐๏ธThe Ten News Explains different terms used during Hispanic Heritage Month ๐Back-to-School traditions from around the world! ๐คTessaโs Trivia: How many nations around the world have Spanish as their official language?
18 min
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Honoring the Queen: Re-air It's Time for the Qu...
Taking a moment to honor Queen Elizabeth II by re-airing this episode about her Platinum Jubilee. In today's episode: ๐ Today is the official celebration of 70 years of Queen Elizabeth the 2ndโs rule of Great Britain. ๐ธ Find out the duties of the Queen and take a look into what other Queens deserve to be celebrated with Correspondent Max Wolfson. โ๏ธ Fun Fact Check: these animals were gifted to the Queen from other nations and now all live at the London Zoo. And, test your Queen Elizabeth knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten.โ
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Re-air: All Things Pumpkin and Spice ๐
It's pretty hot out right now so we're dreaming of cool Fall temps with today's re-air. 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
9 min
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Re-air: Fall's Movers and Shakers ๐งณ
Look ahead to the Autumnal Equinox with this re-air from last September. ๐ The Autumnal Equinox is here. Find out what it is and why it is the start of the Fall. ๐๏ธ Animals are starting their migrations to warmer spots and the monarch butterfly is one of them. ๐งณ Hear from Nature Nerds' Laine Farber about this butterfly on the move. ๐๏ธ In the news: Space walks and tennis superstars! ๐พ And test your Harvest Moon knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
10 min
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Re-air: Observing National Endangered Species D...
In today's episode: ๐ Did you know there are over 40,000 endangered species of plants and animals? ๐That's a lot of plants and animals needing help, and with there being so many, sometimes it feels like we aren't making much progress. ๐ But, don't worry because Correspondent Ryan Nerz is here today with a few success stories about species brought back from the brink of extinction. And, test your animal extinction knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
12 min
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Re-air: Animal Love with Dr. Gabby Wild
๐ฉ๐ป We're getting out into nature with our favorite wildlife veterinarian and eco-fashionista, Dr. Gabby Wild! What does it mean to be a wildlife veterinarian? ๐ How do our fashion choices impact the environment and wild animals? ๐ How often does a wildlife veterinarian travel to save wild animals? What does a typical day look like for a wildlife veterinarian? ๐ฆ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
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Re-air: Animals in the News ๐
Ten News Gets Extra: ๐ Gather your pets and join us for a rundown of our favorite animal news stories from this past month. ๐ Animals, plants, and even humans are always evolving and here to tell us more about evolutionary change is Nature Nerds' Laine Farber. โ๏ธ Fun Fact check: how do flamingos eat their food? And, test your animal knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
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Re-air: The Ten News Explains Blockchain ๐ค
Start studying up for school with this re-air! In today's episode: ๐ค What do you give a cryptocurrency thatโs always late? A CLOCKchain! ๐ค Ten News Correspondent LizaBanks Campagna is in the studio with Josh Fried the Senior Manager of Business Development at Solana to talk all things Blockchain. โ๏ธ Tessa Tidbit: in 2010 someone paid 10,000 bitcoins to buy two pizzas, but do you know how much actual money that's worth today? And, test your fake cryptocurrency on today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
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TV Time with Ten News Special Guests ๐บ
Ten News Road Trip Remix: ๐งฑ Ryan and Ten'er, Everett, are creating LEGO masterpieces in honor of LEGO turning 90. ๐ง And, to top it off, they're listening to the Ten News interview with special guest, LEGO designer, and LEGO Masters' judge, Amy Corbett. ๐พ But, the fun doesn't end there, are any of you Pokemon fans? ๐บ We've got you covered with our interview with Sarah Natochenny, the voice of Ash Ketchum in the Pokemon animated series!
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Re-air: Final Installment: Summer Survival Guide ๐ฅ
๐ป Summer is almost over! Before the warm days are over, get our last tips for making the most out of your summer. ๐๏ธ R ecognize National S'mores day with our Five Fascinating Facts about s'mores. ๐ Author Claribel Ortega stops by to share her favorite warm weather tips. ๐ช๏ธ And speaking of weather, Correspondent Kenny Curtis breaks down all the powerful summer storms. ๐ฅ And test your s'mores knowledge in todayโs Trivia on the Ten! ๐ง
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Treat Your-shelf to these Summer Reads ๐
Ten News Road Trip Remix: ๐ The team is headed to their local library and listening to our interview with E. Lockart, Author of the graphic novel, Whistle, along the way. ๐ค In need of some good summer reads? ๐ We've got you covered with our top book recommendations, including the Skyfall trilogy and the Keeper of the Lost Cities books by best-selling author Shannon Messenger. ๐ง Which reminds us, let's listen to our interview with Shannon on our way to the beach!
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Re-air: International Cat Day
Meow! ๐ Let's celebrate August 8th's International Cat Day. We are curling up with our feline friends and throwing out some purr-fect puns. ๐งถ Wonder what it's like to treat a tiger? Wildlife veterinarian Dr. Gabby Wild fills us in. โ Looking to adopt? ๐โโฌ Listen in as we share some good ways to help your new kitty feel at home. โ
And test your feline knowledge in todayโs Trivia on the Ten! ๐ง
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Re-air: Extreme Summer Weather โก
Is the weather getting stormy where you live? ๐ฑ Correspondent Kenny Curtis catches us up on the wackiest summer weather. โ Learn about what causes hail and lightning when it gets hot and humid. ๐ฉ๏ธFrom the headlines: ๐ถ A new royal baby and a pricey chicken nugget. โ
And test your planet knowledge in todayโs Trivia on the Ten! ๐ง
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Re-air: Shark Encounters and Weird Water ๐
๐โโ๏ธ In this episode of The Ten News Summer Survival Guide, we are talking sharks and water! ๐ฆ Why are scientists asking to change our language from "shark attacks" to "shark encounters?" Nature Nerds' Laine Farber gives us the scoop.๐ฐ Water can be wacky, weird, and wonderful. ๐ Hear our favorite facts about water around the world. ๐ฐ From the headlines: Historic wins and SpongeBob? โ
And test your river knowledge in todayโs Trivia on the Ten! ๐ง
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Re-air: Baseball's Summer Break โพ
Get ready to head to Denver for the Major League Baseball's All-Star Game. ๐ญ Correspondent Kenny Curtis swings for the fences and breaks down the "DH rule."๐งข Listen as he shares a new rule that is being tested in the MLB's Minor League. ๐ฐ From the headlines: Hungry for cheese and Ritz crackers.๐ฅ Test your baseball knowledge in todayโs Trivia on the Ten! ๐ง
11 min
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Re-air: Scientifically Eating Ice Cream๐ฆ
We are celebrating National Ice Cream Day and treating ourselves to our favorite flavors.๐ฆ Contributors Jacob and Olivia Rozencwaig from the Curious Kids podcast are giving us the scoop on how ice cream is made. โฑ๏ธ Our Summer Survival Guide continues with how to deal with brain freeze if it strikes during your Summer days. ๐จ If you could make your own ice cream flavor, what would it be?๐ก
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Re-air: Hot Happenings in Music (Taylor's Versi...
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
9 min
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Re-Air: Summer Survival Guide โ๏ธ
We are kicking off our Summer Survival Guide.โฑ๏ธ Keep listening in all summer long for tips and tricks for long summer days.โ๏ธ First up, get into a spooky adventure story with Claribel Ortega's Ghost Squad. ๐ป Hear about what books she loved growing up and what inspired her writing. ๐ Get our top summer picks for beach reading, no beach required! ๐ฐ From the headlines: Ocean storms and a fire? ๐ฅ Test your summer knowledge in todayโs Trivia on the Ten! ๐ง
11 min