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Explaining global news to a global audience: This is the mission of CNN 10, a 10-minute educational news show that appears as a daily digital video and audio podcast. CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts...

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Explaining global news to a global audience: This is the mission of CNN 10, a 10-minute educational news show that appears as a daily digital video and audio podcast. CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom.

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English


Episodes
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This group of students is using A.I. to help houseplants "talk"

3/13/2026
Today on CNN10: We'll dive into the history behind Friday the 13th, before getting an update on the situation in Iran and how it's impacting the global oil supply chain. Plus, we'll see how a team of innovative students is working to build a tool that allows house plants to "talk" to you using artificial intelligence. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:04

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Cuba's critical energy crisis, explained

3/12/2026
Today on CNN10: We'll see how a critical energy crisis in Cuba is impacting students amid an ongoing oil embargo that has brought the island nation's electrical grid to a grinding halt. Then, we'll see how one of the world's most picturesque beaches is ensuring it's accessible to those with disabilities. Plus, we'll get an update on a skyscraper-sized asteroid that scientists feared could one day collide with our moon. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:10:39

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Could hibernation be the key to human deep-space travel?

3/11/2026
Today on CNN10: We'll learn how the situation in Iran is being felt around the world, after members of the country's women's national soccer team were issued humanitarian visas to stay in Australia following a recent tournament there. Plus, Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins us to discuss all things hibernation -- from the science behind the amazing feat, to how it could help space travel in the future. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:33

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The incredible story behind one of the most decorated Paralympians of all time

3/10/2026
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest developments out of Iran, where the government has announced a new supreme leader. Then, we'll go one-one-one with one of the most decorated Paralympians of all time, Oksana Masters. Plus, we'll look at YOUR 10 out of 10 moments from this month! All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:05

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The Iditarod begins: Mushers, sled dogs take off on 1,000-mile journey

3/9/2026
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on a series of severe storms and deadly tornadoes that rocked parts of the United States in recent days, before getting a look at the storied history behind the world's most famous dogsled race. Plus, we'll see how unique solar panels that mimic sunflowers are helping advance the solar energy industry. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:15

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From Revolution to War: The History Behind the Iran-Israel-US Conflict

3/6/2026
In a special edition of CNN10: We've reported on this week's War with Iran, but what ultimately led to this watershed moment? We take half of the show to put the conflict into greater context. We'll begin in the 1950s, and explain the pivotal historical events: a coup, a revolution, a nuclear enrichment program and rounds of sanctions. Also in the Show: We'll explore the origins of Daylight Saving Time, and meet an unsung hero in Women's History who shaped the internet we know today. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:09:41

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The true meaning of Holi: India's Festival of Colors

3/5/2026
Today on CNN10: We offer a window into the celebrations of Holi across India, and the inspiring message behind all of the vibrant colors. Then, we'll see how one artificial intelligence start up is using human experts to train its models, before checking out the awe-inspiring Mesopotamian antiquities that were just intercepted by Philadelphia airport security. All this and more on CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:15

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Meet the first paraplegic to receive a life changing brain implant

3/4/2026
Today on CNN10: We'll learn about the science behind human brain implants, and see how the revolutionary technology has already changed one patient's life. Then, we'll see how a team of researchers was able to authenticate a painting by one of history's most famous artists decades after it was deemed a fake. Plus, we'll get a look at an adorable pygmy hippo that's helping scientists learn more about protecting the endangered species. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:29

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How one man accidentally hacked thousands of robot vacuums

3/3/2026
Today on CNN10: We'll see how the escalating conflict with Iran is impacting everything from air travel, to the upcoming World Cup in North America. Plus, we'll see how one software developer accidentally found himself in control of thousands of robot vacuums, raising concerns about security risks in homes with smart devices. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:07

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US and Israel carry out airstrikes on Iran

3/2/2026
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on the escalating tensions in the Middle East, following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran over the weekend. Then, we'll see how one mother-daughter duo made a groundbreaking discovery at Australia's Great Barrier Reef, before celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary with a look back at the storied franchise. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:28

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CNN10 Special Edition: Could this innovative tech help curb an energy crisis?

2/27/2026
Today on a special episode of CNN10: We'll get an all-access tour of JTEC Energy, a laboratory founded by engineer and Super Soaker creator Dr. Lonnie Johnson. We'll see how his team is developing cutting-edge technology that turns waste heat into usable electricity, and learn how it could help reshape how we produce clean energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:06

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Could happiness be the key to winning Olympic gold?

2/26/2026
Today on CNN10 - We'll take a look back at the history of the Grand Canyon on the anniversary of its enshrinement as a national park. Then, we'll learn what's driving up the cost of key computer components amid a boom in the artificial intelligence industry. Plus, we'll see how Norway's unique approach to training young athletes has turned the nation into an Olympic powerhouse. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:45

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How does social media affect our brains?

2/25/2026
Today on CNN10: Dr. Sanjay Gupta gives us an update on the landmark social media trial that could impact thousands of similar future cases, and breaks how the science behind social media impacts our every day lives. Plus, we'll see how giant tortoises that were once locally extinct in the Galapagos Islands are finally making a comeback. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:02

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Why one beauty brand is winning over Gen-Z despite tariffs

2/24/2026
Today on CNN10: We'll take a look at the history behind the State of the Union address as President Donald Trump prepares to address Congress. Plus, we'll see how much of the Northeast U.S. is dealing with historic blizzard conditions, before learning how one popular makeup brand has built an empire and caught the eye of a young generation of customers. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:10:27

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NASA's return to the moon hits a setback

2/23/2026
Today on CNN10 - We'll get one last update from the final weekend of competition at Winter Olympic Games in Italy. Then, we'll see why NASA may be forced to push back their Artemis II mission to the moon, before taking a look at an emerging threat to sea turtle populations around the world. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:10:45

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How Olympians are handling adversity on the world's biggest stage

2/20/2026
Today on CNN10 - We'll see how some of Team USA's most high-profile stars have handled adversity - and their mental health - at this year's Winter Olympics. Then, we'll get an update on the landmark social media trial that could lay the groundwork for hundreds of similar cases. Plus, we'll get a look at an incredible discovery near Antarctica, where cameras caught a shark on camera for the first time ever. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:05

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This LEGO robotics competition is building future engineers one brick at a time

2/19/2026
Today on CNN10 - We'll learn about Ramadan, the Islamic holy month that kicks off this week for Muslims around the world. Then, we'll see what's driving China's marriage boom as the world's second most populous country looks to reverse its declining birth rates. Plus, we'll get a look at an incredible robotics competition featuring one of our favorite toys -- LEGOs! All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:42

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Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson

2/18/2026
Today on CNN10 - We'll look back at the storied legacy left by civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away this week at the age of 84. Then, we'll see how one team discovered a Civil War-era shipwreck at the bottom of Lake Michigan after decades of searching. Plus, we'll learn about one of the United Kingdom's most recognizable felines, who is celebrating 15 years at London's 10 Downing Street. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:10:24

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Our guide to the 2026 Lunar New Year

2/17/2026
Today on CNN10 - We'll recap some historic moments from an action-packed weekend at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and see how one unique pastime is continuing to thrive at this year's games. Plus, we'll get an update on the latest mission to the International Space Station, before taking an in-depth look at the start of the Year of the Horse, as Lunar New Year celebrations kick off around the world. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:20

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How this trailblazing group laid the blueprint for modern emergency medical services

2/13/2026
Today on CNN10: Coy is back with an update from the Winter Olympics, and speak with a pair of history-making Team USA curlers. Then, we'll look back at a massive lego spill at sea that is still having a worldwide impact nearly three decades later. Plus, we'll learn how the Freedom House Ambulance Service revolutionized emergency medical care. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:27