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,...
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United States
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iHeart Podcast Network
Description:
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!
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@thetennews
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English
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https://thetennews.com/
Email:
hello@thetennews.com
Episodes
Ten News Deep Dive: Brain Rot or Brain Break? Plus Ryan’s Latest Video Game Picks
3/13/2026
🎮 Is too much screen time giving us “brain rot”? In today’s Ten News Deep Dive, Ryan and Pam break down what the internet-famous term means and why people are talking about how endless scrolling might affect our brains. 🕹️ Ryan also shares the games he’s loving right now, from Pokémon to a brand-new sci-fi adventure that might be a future Game of the Year. 🎨 Then we talk about creativity and brain breaks—including an interview with Anthony Deptula, founder of TAG Magazine, a DIY magazine where kids can submit their own writing, art, and ideas. ❓ Plus, Owen joins us for Ten News Trivia with a Pokémon question that might surprise you! Check out TAG Magazine here and use the code TENNERS20 for 20% off.
Duration:00:16:12
MAR10 Day, Primary Elections, and a Turtle Named Porkchop?
3/12/2026
10 Things You Need to Know 1. Daylight Saving Time ⏰ 2. MAR10 Day 🎉 3. WNBA Update 🏀 4. Robot Umps in the MLB!? 🤖⚾️ 5. 2026 Primaries Underway 🗳️ 6. Supply Chain & the Iran War 🚢 7. A Dark Galaxy 🌌 8. Porkchop, the Sea Turtle 🐢 9. A Croc Off Course 🐊 10. Are you in the market for a dino? 🦖 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! 📲 Leave us a voicemail at 1-877-TEN-NEWS 👚 Get decked out in Ten News merch from our merch store. And thank you for being part of the Ten News family! 🤪
Duration:00:14:47
Women's History Month, Iran Update, and Happy Birthday, Pokémon!
3/5/2026
10 Things You Need to Know 1. Women's History Month 🩷 2. International Women's Day 💖 3. What's Up with the WNBA? ⛹️♀️ 4. 2026 Winter Paralympics 🎿 5. Iran Update 🇮🇷 6. Happy Birthday, Pokémon! 🎂 7. A New Dino Discovery 🦖 8. A Planet Parade 🪐 9. The Return of the Tortoises 🐢 10. Origami for the Win! 🗒️
Duration:00:14:49
The Ten News Deep Dive: ICE, Student Impact, and What Happens Next
2/27/2026
🔎 Today’s Ten News Special Report takes a closer look at ICE, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 🇺🇸 Ryan and Pam break down what the federal agency does, the role it plays, and what’s been happening across the country recently. 🏫 We’ll also hear from special guest Cynthia Hernandez, a school social worker, about her experience supporting students during this time. 💙 Plus, we know this topic brings up a lot of big feelings, so we’re sharing notes from our Ten’ers to remind you that you’re not alone.
Duration:00:20:16
State of the Union Update, Animal News, and USA Hockey Team Takeover
2/26/2026
10 Things You Need to Know 1. R.I.P Rev. Jesse Jackson 💔 2. State of the Union Address 🇺🇸 3. Hannah Montana Makes a Comeback 🎬 4. A Pricey Pokemon Card 🤑 5. USA Hockey Team Takeover 🏒 6. A Historic Nor'easter ☃️ 7. A Mitten Made for 🧊 Coffee Lovers 8. Punch the Monkey 🐒 9. A Paws-itively Happy Ending 🐾 10. The First Animal 🇬🇧
Duration:00:12:52
Super Bowl LX, Frozen Iguanas, and Lunar New Year 2026
2/12/2026
10 Things You Need to Know 1. Super Bowl LX Recap 🏈 2. Going for Gold 🎿 3. Penny the Doberman Pinscher 🏆 4. Florida's Frozen Iguanas 🥶 5. Ice, Ice, Species 🙉 6. Swimming to Save the Day 🛟 7. Tiny Robots 🤖 8. Digging for Diamonds 🕹️ 9. 2026 Lunar New Year 🧧 10. It's the Year of the...? 📆
Duration:00:14:41
Celebrate Black History Month, 2026 Winter Olympics, and Flying Cars?
2/5/2026
10 Things You Need to Know 1. 100 Years of Black History Month 🤎 2. Trailblazer Carter G. Woodson ✊🏾 3. MLB Legend Jackie Robinson ⚾️ 4. Political Pioneer Shirley Chisholm 🏛️ 5. Literary Icon Toni Morrison 📚 6. Gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles 🤸🏾♂️ 7. 2026 Winter Olympics 🏂 8. Big Cat in the Big City 🙀 9. Social Media in the Hot Seat 📱 10. Flying Cars!? 🚘 Trivia: History of Punxsutawney Phill 🦫
Duration:00:14:52
International LEGO Day, TikTok Update, and a Clever Cow
1/29/2026
10 Things You Need to Know 1. International LEGO Day 🧱 2. Swift 🤝 Songwriters Hall of Fame 3. Fry Tide 🌊🍟 4. Free Smoothies for Life!? 🥤 5. Cows Can Use Tools, Too 🧹🐮 6. Minneapolis Update 🗞️ 7. The Latest on TikTok 📱 8. Winter Storm Fern ❄️ 9. World's Oldest Cave Art 🖼️ 10. Hot Dog! It's Trivia Time 🌭 Check out Ryan's LEGO builds!
Duration:00:14:55
Big Wins, A New Barbie, and Cookie Comebacks
1/22/2026
10 Things You Need to Know 1. ✊🏾 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 2. 🏈 Hoosiers Make History 3. 👩⚖️ Sports & the Supreme Court 4. 🤩 New Barbie on the Block 5. 🕹️ The Latest at Nintendo 6. 🌦️ New Year, New California? 7. 🍦 Blazing Temperatures Calls for Treats 8. 🐶 Dog-gone Smartypants 9. 🔭 New Discovery at NASA 10. 🍪 It's Girl Scout SZN
Duration:00:12:26
Serious News, Health Headlines, and Feel-Good Stories
1/15/2026
10 Things You Need to Know 1. 🇻🇪 Venezuela Update 2. 🇮🇷 Iran Protests 3. 💔 Minneapolis, MN Tragedy 4. 🤒 Flu Season Takeover 5. 💉 Childhood Vaccine Update 6. 🌊 Manatees Making a Comeback 7. ⛸️ Going for Gold 8. 🤩 The Latest at LEGO 9. 🎬 2026 Golden Globes 10. ♿️🚀 Trivia That's Out of this World
Duration:00:16:03
Ten News Special Report: What’s Going On With Venezuela?
1/5/2026
The country of Venezuela has been making headlines, but what’s actually happening, and why does it matter beyond its borders? In this Ten News Special Report, we break down the big questions: 🗞️ What’s going on in Venezuela? 🇺🇸 How is the U.S. involved? 👩🏽⚖️ Is what's happening legal? 🤔 And, what could happen next?
Duration:00:06:44
A Ten'er Takeover: The Kid's Choice Episode
12/19/2025
It’s time for a Ten’er Takeover! An extra-special episode powered by our listeners and their favorite topics. 💙 Up first, we’re celebrating the life of Claude, the legendary albino alligator from San Francisco who was loved by countless fans. 🐊 Then, we’re blasting off into out-of-this-world space news from launch missions to the discovery of space gum! 🚀 Plus, we’re highlighting some of this year’s top indie games, big video games made by small but mighty creators.🕹️ And if you’re a Lord of the Rings fan, today’s trivia is just for you! 🍿 Special thanks to Sadie, Maddy, Sasha, Everett, and Zach for helping with this episode!
Duration:00:14:48
2025’s Big Moments & a Ten News-Approved Gift Guide
12/18/2025
Big Moments & Gifting with The Ten News 1. AI's Big Debut 🤖 2. The Love Story of the Century 💍 3. A New Leader of the Roman Catholic Church ⛪️ 4. Big Records Broken 🤯 5. A Small Pup & Big Buddy 🐾 6. A Throwback Figurine 🕹️ 7. A Nintendo Video Game 🎮 8. Your Own Music Lab 🎧 9. Awesome Anime 😁 10. Owen's draw in the Secret Friend Gift Exchange? 🤔 Check out the domino tower here!
Duration:00:16:29
Animals in the News, Media Madness, and Dino Discoveries
12/11/2025
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 🎧
Duration:00:13:00
Cat Lover's Month, Snowstorm Slam, and a Super(man) Surprise
12/4/2025
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 = 🤑
Duration:00:13:42
The Greatness Behind Giving Tuesday
11/21/2025
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... 🤯
Duration:00:15:30
Native American Heritage Month, Turkey Day Traditions, and a Final Cent-off
11/20/2025
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 🥳
Duration:00:14:34
A Salute to Service, the End of a Few Era's, and a Bearista!
11/13/2025
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 💃
Duration:00:10:49
Election Day, Media Meltdowns, and the Chosen Tree
11/6/2025
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 🎄
Duration:00:13:01
A Spook-tacular Halloween Takeover 👻
10/30/2025
👻 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 🌽
Duration:00:18:23