The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

👨‍⚖️ First, we discuss the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer accused of killing George Floyd in 2020. We recommend listening with a grown-up. ⚖️ How does a trial like this work? 🌏 Then we learn about young activist Isra Hirsi, and the inspiring work she's doing with the US Youth Climate Strike.✊🏾 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'ers Club today!🆓 Enter for a chance to win a FREE t-shirt from The Ten News online store🌏 Learn all about how climate change affects communities in unequal ways📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter!📸 Join us on Instagram Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🌎 How is Netflix cutting the amount of air pollution it produces and electricity it uses in half? 🌡 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? 👧🏾 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? ☀️ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'ers Club today!🆓 Enter for a chance to win a FREE t-shirt from The Ten News online store📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter!📸 Join us on Instagram👧🏾 Meet 13-year-old Mary Copeny, aka Little Miss Flint, who's making positive change for the benefit of the Earth and its people!✍️ Visit our website for a list of sources used for this episode and a full episode transcript Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🏟 Why did Major League Baseball move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta? 🧢 As the 2021 MLB season gets into full swing, we learn about the mysterious origins of America’s pastime, and the truth about Abner Doubleday, the Father of Baseball. ⚾️ 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! 👩🏾 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'ers Club today!🆓 Enter for a chance to win a FREE t-shirt from The Ten News online store📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter!📸 Join us on Instagram⚾️ Learn the real reason the MLB moved the All-Star Game out of Atlanta this year✍️ Find a full copy of the transcript for today's episode here Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

👨‍⚕️On 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. 🏖 What will the Summer be like? 🏫 When can kids go to school without masks? 💉 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!💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'ers Club today!📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter!📸 Join us on Instagram👨‍⚕️ Learn everything there is to know about Dr. Bob Wachter✍️ Find a full copy of the transcript for today's episode here Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🤪 We're in the April Fool's Day spirit! Can you spot the prank in today’s two truths and a lie episode? It's harder than you think. 🏄‍♂️ Does surfer Dana McGregor really give surfing lessons to kids with the help of two goats named Pismo and Grover? 🔔 Did fast food company Taco Bell really purchase the Liberty Bell and rename the US landmark the Taco Liberty Bell? ⭐️ 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!💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'ers Club today!📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter!📸 Join us on Instagram🔔 Discover the truth about whether Taco Bell really purchased the Liberty Bell in 1996!✍️ Find a full copy of the transcript for today's episode here Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

💐 Let's learn about four springtime holidays: Passover, Easter, Holi, and Ramadan! 📚 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! 🏎 What is Formula 1 racing? How is Formula 1 different from NASCAR? 🥣 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'ers Club today!📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter!📸 Join us on Instagram🏎 Did you know Formula 1 race cars can reach speeds of more than 200 MPH!?✍️ Find a full copy of the transcript for today's episode here Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🤣 It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! 🎨 In this week's edition we look at emojis! 🤯 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. 😀 Plus! The emoji-themed Trivia Question of the Day!💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'ers Club today!📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter!📸 Join us on Instagram👩🏻‍🎨 Check out all these awesome custom emojis you won't normally find on your phone✍️ Find a full copy of the transcript for today's episode here Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

👩🏽‍💼 The Senate confirmed Congresswoman Deb Haaland to become President Joe Biden’s Secretary of the Interior. Why is that a big deal? 👖 Why weren't some members of Congress allowed to wear pants until the 1970s? 🍄 Why are mushrooms the new hot topic in the world of space exploration? 🌮 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'ers Club today!📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter!📸 Join us on Instagram🍄 Discover how scientists are Testing Chernobyl fungi as a possible radiation shield for astronauts✍️ Find a full copy of the transcript for today's episode here Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

⛹️‍♀️ 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. ⛹️‍♂️ Where else is there a difference? Listen to correspondent, Kenny Curtis, shine a spotlight on the gender pay gap in sports. 💰💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'ers Club today!📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter!📸 Join us on Instagram⛹️‍♀️ See the vast difference between the men's and women's weight rooms during March Madness 2021✍️ Find a full copy of the [transcript for today's episode hereLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🕊 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. 🌈 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. 👒 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!💯 Want even more awesome content from The Ten News? Join The Ten'ers Club today!📝 Sign up for The Ten News-letter!📸 Join us on Instagram🕊 Learn all about how your kids can be allies, and why it's important👩🏻‍🎨 Check out all these awesome custom emojis you won't normally find on your phone🥰 Learn more about the Unicode Consortium and how to submit an emoji request✍️ Find a full copy of the transcript for today's episode here Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.