The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

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!

Latest Episodes:

Special Guest: Author Lisa Papademetriou 📚 Mar 30, 2021

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💐 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!

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🏎 Did you know Formula 1 race cars can reach speeds of more than 200 MPH!?

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Ten News EXTRA: Emoji expert Jennifer Daniel 🤯 Mar 27, 2021

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🤣 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!

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👩🏻‍🎨 Check out all these awesome custom emojis you won't normally find on your phone

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Progress in Congress👩🏽‍💼 Mar 25, 2021

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👩🏽‍💼 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!

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🍄 Discover how scientists are Testing Chernobyl fungi as a possible radiation shield for astronauts

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Spotlight: Who Gets The Money In Sports?⛹️‍♀️ Mar 24, 2021

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⛹️‍♀️ 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. 💰

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⛹️‍♀️ See the vast difference between the men's and women's weight rooms during March Madness 2021

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How To Be An Ally 🕊 Mar 23, 2021

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🕊 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!

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🕊 Learn all about how your kids can be allies, and why it's important

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🥰 Learn more about the Unicode Consortium and how to submit an emoji request

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Ten News EXTRA: Celebrating Women's History Month! 👩🏾‍🎨 Mar 20, 2021

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🤣 It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! 👩🏾‍🎨 In this week's edition we celebrate Women’s History Month! 👩🏻‍🌾 Let's kick things off with Five Fascinating Facts about Women’s History Month! 🖍 Then, the extended interview with the first ever “crayon activist” Bellen Woodard. 🎨 Named one of Time Magazine’s Kid of the Year honorees, we learn how she's making change with her Bellen’s More Than a Peach project. 👑 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!

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🖍 Get inspired by Crayon Activist, Bellen Woodard's More Than Peach Project

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World Down Syndrome Day 💙💛 Mar 18, 2021

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👽 What has the NASA Perseverance rover been up to since it landed on Mars? 💙💛 Let's learn all about World Down Syndrome Day! ⛹️‍♂️ Then, college basketball fans get wild in March every year. What is March Madness all about? ⛹️‍♀️ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!

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💙 💛 Learn how you can be an advocate for the rights of people with Down Syndrome

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What Is Herd Immunity? 💉 Mar 16, 2021

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⏰ Why has a movement against Daylight Saving developed in recent years? 💉 We know getting the COVID vaccine helps build immunity to the virus, but how can herd immunity help prevent COVID infections? Jacob and Olivia from the Curious Kid Podcast explain COVID herd immunity. 🐀 In today's Creature Feature, we learn how naked mole rats talk to each other using a unique dialect. 🍅 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!

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💉 Still have questions about herd immunity? Head over to the CDC website for more info

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Ten News EXTRA: Coin Shortage💰 Mar 13, 2021

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🤣 It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! 💰 This week it's the coin shortage edition. 🤑 Let's check in on an unexpected side effect of the Covid 19 pandemic we previously covered - the national coin shortage. 🐠 Then, visit an aquarium in North Carolina where they’ve figured out how to put their coins to good use. 🗺 Plus! What did two teenagers in Israel discover inside of an 1100 year old clay jar!?

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💰 Want to understand the national coin shortage? The Federal Reserve can answer Why Do U.S. Coins Seem to be in Short Supply?

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Vaccine Angels & Women In Science! 💉 Mar 11, 2021

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🏔 How is President Biden doing on his promise to move fast on environmental protections? 💉 14-year-old Benjamin Kagan, founder of the Chicago Vaccine Angels, joins us to explain how he's helping make sure vaccines can get to the people who need them most. 👩🏽‍🔬 Our celebration of Women's History Month continues with our five favorite books about women in science! 🐻 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!

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💉 Discover how the Chicago Vaccine Angels are simplifying the vaccine process for people who need it most

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