The Ten News, News For Curious Kids
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Interested in what's going on around you? 🤔 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! 🗞️ 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!
Episodes
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Dec 11, 2025 • 13min
Animals in the News, Media Madness, and Dino Discoveries
10 Things You Need to Know
1. America's Favorite Albino Alligator ❤️
2. A Retriever Rescue 🛟
3. Swimming & Scrolling 🤦🏼♀️
4. Teens Tuning Out the News 📉
5. New York Times vs. the Pentagon 🗞️
6. GameStop's Big Trade-in 💸
7. Dinousaur Discovery 👣
8. Geminid Meteor Shower 💫
9. Behind the Black Death 💀
10. Spotify Wrapped is Back 🎧
Dec 4, 2025 • 15min
Cat Lover's Month, Snowstorm Slam, and a Super(man) Surprise
10 Things You Need to Know
1. National Cat Lover's Month 😻
2. World Wildlife Conservation Day 🌎
3. Pairing Up for Philanthropy 🫶
4. The Town Behind Stranger Things 📍
5. Big Box Office Weekend 🍿
6. 2025 Word of the Year 📖
7. A Million Dollar Makeover 🏈
8. Wild Winter Weather 🌨️
9. The World's Largest City 🏙️
10. Superman Comic = 🤑
Nov 27, 2025 • 15min
Re-air: The Ten News Thanksgiving Special 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving Ten'ers! Enjoy this episode from The Ten News vault.📣 A Ten News shoutout to Midland Elementary School🤧 Learn about food allergies with Nature Nerd's Laine Farber🍗 Find out the team's favorite holiday foods and traditions at The Ten News Thanksgiving Feast🦃 Trivia with Tessa: do you know which two senses are stronger in turkeys than humans?
Nov 21, 2025 • 17min
The Greatness Behind Giving Tuesday
It's almost turkey time... then holiday shopping time... THEN Giving Tuesday! Tune in to learn about the mission behind Giving Tuesday, and how you can get involved on December 2, 2025 💙
Special guest Susan McPherson, founder & CEO of McPherson Strategies, joins us to share how she helped bring Giving Tuesday to life. 💌
Plus, meet five incredible kids making big impacts in their communities 👏
And wait until you hear how much was donated on Giving Tuesday in 2024... 🤯
Find out more about Giving Tuesday here.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 16min
Native American Heritage Month, Turkey Day Traditions, and a Final Cent-off
10 Things You Need to Know
1. Native American Heritage Month 🧡
2. The Final Cent-off 🪙
3. MLB MVPs ⚾️
4. The Oldst Ironwoman Finisher 💪
5. Doritos & Cheetos New Look 😋
6. Wild Wildlife News 🦭🐳
7. World's Largest Web 🕷️
8. ISS Celebrates 25 Years 👨🚀
9. A Turkey Day Dinner Like No Other 📱
10. The 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Parade 🥳
Nov 13, 2025 • 12min
A Salute to Service, the End of a Few Era's, and a Bearista!
10 Things You Need to Know
1. A Salute to Veterans Day 🪖
2. Nancy Pelosi's Farewell 🇺🇸
3. The Final Edition 🧑🌾📗
4. The Effects of Climate Change 🌊
5. Iran's Water Supply Running Dry 💧
6. The GOAT Clone's His Dog 🐕
7. Government Shutdown Update 🚨
8. America's Top Turkey Day Pie 🥧
9. Starbucks' Holiday Cup Reveal 🥤
10. The Rockettes' Timeless Kickline 💃
Nov 6, 2025 • 15min
Election Day, Media Meltdowns, and the Chosen Tree
10 Things You Need to Know
1. Election Day 2025 🇺🇸
2. 2025 World Series Champs ⚾️
3. Government Shutdown Effects 🥫
4. Monkeying Around 🐒
5. From Trash to Treasure 📜
6. October Box Office 🎬
7. Streaming Wars 📺
8. A Trillion Dollar Company 🤑
9. NYC Marathon Rundown 🏃
10. Meet the 2025 Rockefeller Tree 🎄
Oct 30, 2025 • 14min
Halloween Happenings, Spooky Celebrations, and Frightful Fun
10 Things You Need to Know
1. Halloween Around the World 🎉
2. One Big Spooky Spectacle 🎃
3. A Boo Moon 🌕
4. Halloween isn't all Tricks and Treats 😱
5. Behind Bobbing for Apples 🍎
6. Haunted Halls 👻
7. Halloween at the White House 🍬
8. Smashing the Pumpkin Smashing Record 🤯
9. The City of Halloween 🧐
10. The U.S. Pumpkin Capital 🇺🇸
Oct 30, 2025 • 18min
A Spook-tacular Halloween Takeover 👻
👻 It's a spook-tacular Halloween takeover today on The Ten News! 🎃 Ryan Nerz is here to break down the history of the holiday.
🕯️Pam and Ryan have a g-g-g-ghost story about NYC's beloved Broadway theatres. 🏚️ Plus, a look at some of the most haunted places in America!
Trick-or-Trivia: this classic candy used to have a totally different name 🌽
Oct 23, 2025 • 15min
Celebrating Diwali, Too Many Meows, and Baseball!
10 Things You Need to Know
1. The Festival of Lights 🏮
2. The World's Tallest Bridge 🌁
3. Alaska Weathers Major Storm 🚁
4. Chicago's Rat Hole Debunked 🐀
5. Too Many Meows? 🙀
6. A Gen Z Revolution 🏴☠️
7. Connecticut's Kid Governor 🏛️
8. TSwift 🤝 Sea Otters
9. A Royal Robbery 💎
10. World Series Preview ⚾️
