

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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Apr 2, 2025 • 10min
What is Quantum Computing?
On today's episode of CNN 10 a look at quantum computing, what is it and what could it be used for. We'll also explore a surprising fact about squirrels and a claw-fully impressive paleontological discovery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2025 • 10min
Checking in on Main Street
Today on CNN 10, we get an update on the main street economy. Then, we'll visit a company that has mashed up two kinds of technologies -- drones and artificial intelligence -- to try to solve a very pressing issue. And finally we'll head to the ballpark to check out some interesting foods and what one team is doing to end a so called "curse." All this and more on today's CNN 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2025 • 10min
Search for Survivors after Destructive Quake
A powerful earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand has sparked urgent rescue efforts, with teams utilizing sniffer dogs and drones to search for survivors. Meanwhile, budget stores are playing a crucial role for communities grappling with rising prices, as customers express their strong feelings about these stores amidst closures and violations. On a lighter note, the cultural significance of cherry blossoms connects Japan and Washington, D.C., highlighting their beauty amid environmental challenges. There’s a lot happening that affects both heart and pocket!

Mar 28, 2025 • 8min
Wildfire Struggles in South Korea
Discover the unique protests in Gaza challenging militant authority as tensions rise. Meanwhile, South Korea faces catastrophic wildfires, devastating communities and cultural landmarks, prompting national concern. On a lighter note, delve into NASA's futuristic research on robots inspired by squirrels, showcasing innovations that could aid in exploring other planets. It's a mix of urgent global issues and fascinating technological advancements!

Mar 27, 2025 • 10min
A Spring Heat Wave
Today on CNN 10, we get an update on a spring heat wave that's breaking records in the Western US. We'll also learn what it was like living in an Arctic military base built below layers of ice during the Cold War. And we'll find out who is returning to Greek's most Instagrammable island, before meeting a surprising emotional support animal. All this and more on today's CNN 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2025 • 10min
Training Self-Driving Cars
Today on CNN 10, we find out how one car maker is training self driving cars to drive on challenging rural roads. We also learn how one conservationist in Uganda is using crops like coffee to protect gorilla populations. And we’ll check out two eye popping situations where man and nature collide. All this and more on today’s CNN 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 2025 • 10min
New Museum Honoring the Brave
Today on CNN 10, we'll get a look at a new museum honoring the bravest in the US military as its doors open to the public. We'll also find out why researchers in the UK are using artificial intelligence to find out if pigs are stressed. And we'll learn why one encounter between a shark and an octopus had scientists in New Zealand baffled. All this and more on today's CNN 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2025 • 10min
A Storm Resistant Town
Today on CNN 10, we get an update out of Heathrow Airport after a loss of power there disrupted global travel for days. Then, we'll see how an entire town engineered to withstand storms is faring after two major hurricanes. And we'll learn how one startup is using artificial intelligence to create a more realistic robotic dog. All this and more on today's CNN 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2025 • 9min
Landmark Climate Case
Today on CNN 10, we learn about a landmark court case that could set a precedent for climate justice cases around the world. We find out how two astronauts were welcomed home after an extended stay in space. And we'll get into Shohei Ohtani after the baseball star was given a hero's welcome back home in Japan. All this and more on today's CNN 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2025 • 10min
Faster Computing, Better AI?
Today on CNN 10, we find out where a fragile ceasefire deal in the Middle East stands after Israel launches strikes on Gaza. We also take a look at how one computer chip maker is leveling up artificial intelligence computing power to new capabilities. Then, we'll learn what rebounding populations of humpback whales look like in the wild, before revealing New Zealand's redeemed "Fish of the Year". All this and more on today's CNN 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


