

CNN 10
CNN Podcasts
Explaining global news to a global audience: This is the mission of CNN 10, a 10-minute educational news show that appears as a daily digital video and audio podcast. CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 11min
Meet the inventor of the Super Soaker, who's next idea could help our warming planet
Today on CNN 10: We kick off Black History Month with a conversation with American inventor Dr. Lonnie Johnson, who holds more than 100 patents! Then, we'll see what concerns are emerging about NASA's latest moon mission. Plus, we'll meet the 16 year old track star who just broke the junior record for fastest mile. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2026 • 9min
Could A.I. become part of your school's curriculum?
Today CNN10: We'll see how schools in China are integrating courses on artificial intelligence into their curriculum, and talk with teachers and students here in the U.S. to see how it could impact them. Plus, we'll dive into a seriously cool cruise ship rescue off the coast of Antarctica. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2026 • 11min
How a "self-eating" spacecraft could make exploration more affordable
Today on CNN10: We'll see the plans behind a new spacecraft that consumes its own fuel tank after launch, then, we'll zip down to Chilean Patagonia to see a beautiful rehabilitated species released back into the wild... all before getting a behind-the-scenes tour of Taco Bell's test kitchen. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 2026 • 11min
The tiny tech revolutionizing what we know about butterflies
Today on a special episode of CNN10: We'll get the latest on a potential social media ban in France for users under 15 years old, as the country looks to protect young users' mental health. Then, we'll look at a revolutionary study that's changing how scientists track butterfly migrations with incredible new technology. Plus, Coy is joined by a studio audience of students to answer their biggest questions about the show. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2026 • 11min
Another fatal shooting in Minneapolis
Today on CNN10: We'll break down what we know about the latest fatal shooting of an American citizen in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following an altercation stemming from federal immigration operations in the city. Then we'll take a look at how one teacher is attempting to bring back cursive penmanship. Plus, we'll see how a group of off-roading enthusiasts is helping essential workers in the wake of a massive winter storm. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 2026 • 11min
Alex Honnold climbs into the record books ... again
Today on CNN10: We'll take a look at climber Alex Honnold's latest incredible feat - scaling one of the world's tallest skyscrapers, with no ropes or safety gear. Then, we'll get an update on the winter storm blanketing much of the country with massive amounts of ice and snow. Plus, our Richard Quest heads to Davos, Switzerland, to quiz some of the biggest names at the World Economic Forum on what gives them hope. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 2026 • 9min
A bill to protect New York’s beloved bodega cats?
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on a massive winter storm that could dump historic amounts of ice and snow across more than half of the United States in the coming days. Then, we’ll learn how one teen is taking on some of social media’s biggest companies, accusing them of harming young users’ mental health. Plus, we’ll see how proposed legislation could impact New York City’s iconic bodega cats. All this and more on today’s CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 2026 • 11min
The remarkable story behind one of ping pong's biggest stars
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest developments out of Davos, Switzerland, where leaders are gathered for this year's World Economic Forum as President Trump attempts to acquire Greenland. Then, we'll learn about a potential social media ban in the United Kingdom that could impact how teens access their favorite platforms. Plus, we'll hear the remarkable backstory of Lily Zhang, the ping pong phenom who just became the first female to top the Major League Table Tennis rankings. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 2026 • 10min
The behavioral breakthrough that's changing how we see cows
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on a series of shark attacks that have forced the closure of dozens of beaches in Australia, and learn why weather trends could cause more encounters. Then, we'll see what's driving the decision to drastically reduce speed limits in one of Europe's most storied cities. Plus, we'll take a look at a remarkable discovery that's changing our understanding of cows' cognitive abilities. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 2026 • 10min
One high school's connection to the College Football National Championships
Today on CNN10: We'll go behind the scenes of college football's biggest game to hear from both star quarterbacks, and learn about one Miami high school's incredible connection to the game. Then, we'll get the latest on a series of deadly wildfires raging across Chile. Plus, we'll take a look at a grueling ultramarathon billed as the world's coldest race. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


