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:

Hispanic Heritage Month, Girl Scout Cookies, and Life on Mars? Sep 18, 2025

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10 Things You Need to Know

1. Hispanic Heritage Month 🎊

2. 2025 WNBA Playoffs 🏀

3. Nintendo Switch Fake Out 🎮

4. Girl Scouts' Newest Cookie 🍪

5. Back in the Game 🏈

6. September Skywatching 🔭

7. Life on Mars?! 🤯

8. Saving the Sequoias 🔥

9. Orcas vs. Boats 🐳

10. TikTok Trivia 📱

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Your Guide to Gerrymandering & Surprising State Laws Sep 12, 2025

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Drum roll, please... for the first deep dive of Season 6! 🎉

🗺️ Ryan and Pam are diving into 5 things that you need to know about Gerrymandering.

✍️ Fun Fact: Voting districts actually look like doodles on the map

🧐 And, a look at weird and wacky laws that exist in different states throughout the U.S.

💡 Join Owen and Pam on the Trivia Throne to test your weird law knowledge about the southern state of Alabama!

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Patriot Day, Fat Bears, and a Homerun Hijinks Sep 11, 2025

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10 Things You Need to Know

1. Patriot Day 🇺🇸

2. Fat Bear Week '25 🐻

3. Rock Out, Wolves Out 🎸🐺

4. Radiant Roots 🪴

5. Are Vaccines Vanishing? 💉

6. Build Up to the Holidays 🧱🎄

7. Rough Time for Roblox 💻

8. Homerun Hijinks ⚾️

9. The First Millennial Saint ⛪️

10. A Boy Genius 🧠

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Labubus, A Hungry Bear, and No-go on a Logo Sep 04, 2025

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10 Things You Need to Know - Note: There is a mention of gun violence in this episode.

1. National Wildlife Day 🌎

2. A Bear-y Big Sweet Tooth 🐻🍦

3. It's Pumpkin Spice Season ☕️

4. The NFL is Back 🏈

5. Minneapolis Tragedy ❤️‍🩹

6. Cracker Barrel's New Logo is a No-go 🍳

7. The Latest on Labubus🪆

8. Netflix's Most-Watched Movie 🍿

9. One Dusty Storm 💨

10. Beanie Baby Brain Teaser 🧸

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Hey grown-ups, want to support The Ten News? Here are ways you can help!

🥰 Donate ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠and make an impact by supporting news for kids.

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And thank you for being part of the Ten News family! 🤪

Summer Recap: Sun Selfies, Political Mayhem, and More Aug 28, 2025

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10 Things You Need to Know

1. Snapshots of the Sun 📸

2. Summer Storms ⛈️

3. The Big Pres. Trump Bill Passes 📜

4. Town Takeovers 🚔

5. The Snack Wrap is Back 😋

6. New Barbie on the Block 👱‍♀️

7. Taylor Swift's Newest Era 💍💿

8. A Grand Slam Moment 🎾

9. Esports World Cup Recap 🏆

10. New Video Game Loading... 🎮

Hey grown-ups, want to support The Ten News? Here are ways you can help!

🥰 Donate ⁠here ⁠and make an impact by supporting news for kids.

✅ Leave a ⁠rating or review⁠ to help others find the show.

📣 Tell a friend about the show!

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And thank you for being part of the Ten News family! 🤪

10 Video Games You Need to Know with Ryan 🎮 Aug 14, 2025

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😎 Ryan has been keeping busy this summer break, enjoying his absolute favorite activity… GAMING! Now, he’s back in the studio for a super secret bonus episode where he dives into the top 10 games he’s been playing 🎮

1. 🏎️ Mario Kart World

2. 👑 Blue Prince

3. 🧸 Ruffy and the Riverside

4. ⚽️ Rematch AND 🏈 Madden ‘26

5. 🧙 Hogwarts Legacy

6. ✨ Zelda Breath of the Wild

7. 🥷 Ninja Gaiden Ragebound

8. 🐉 Deltarune

9. 🦄 Split Fiction

10. 🍌 Donky Kong Bonanza

Hey grown-ups, want to support The Ten News? Here are ways you can help!

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And thank you for being part of the Ten News family! 🤪

Did ChatGPT Write this Episode? (Re-air) Aug 07, 2025

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In today's episode:

🤖 Correspondent Ryan Nerz breaks down everything we need to know about AI & ChatGPT

🔮 Mick Sullivan, from kids' history podcast 'The Past and The Curious,' shares what AI might mean for the future

💸 Trivia with ChatGPT: Google Bard got an answer wrong about the James Webb telescope & which cost Google billions but do you know how much?

📧 Email us your fun facts, stories, and eye-rolling jokes at: hello@thetennews.com

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🖱️ Visit our website for resources and a transcript of today's episode at: www.thetennews.com

How to Make a National Day 🗓️ (Re-air) Jul 31, 2025

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Summer re-air!

🗓️ What is a National Day and how does an ordinary day become one? Correspondent Corinne Catibayan breaks it down

🤪 Plus, Ryan shares some of his favorite, craziest National Days

👔 A BIG interview with India Abrahams, the Tiny CEO! Learn about India's business, Beads for Good and more

🚗 Pamela has Five Fascinating Facts to share about the worlds tiniest things - including a 150 pound drive-able car!

🪧 And, on the trivia throne: what year did Greta Thunberg calmly protest outside of the Swedish parliament?

Treat Your-shelf to these Summer Reads 📖 (Re-air) Jul 24, 2025

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Ten News Road Trip Remix: 📖 The team is headed to their local library and listening to our interview with E. Lockart, Author of the graphic novel, Whistle, along the way. 🤔 In need of some good summer reads? 📚 We've got you covered with our top book recommendations, including Skyfall trilogy and the Keeper of the Lost Cities books by best-selling author Shannon Messenger. 🎧 Which reminds us, let's listen to our interview with Shannon on our way to the beach!

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2024 Paralympics Takeover with a Paralympian 🏆 (re-air) Jul 15, 2025

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A Ten News Deep Dive

🥇The 2024 Paralympics are underway! Pam & Ryan share everything you need to know about these sport-tacular games!

🏊‍♀️Special Guest Alert: Swimmer, Reilly Boyt sits down with Sarah Namias to talk about her experience as a Paralympian and more!

🤔And, on the Trivia Throne: how much do you know about the Eiffel Tower?