The Ten News, News For Curious Kids
The Ten News is a bite-sized podcast for kids and their adults that explains current events in an engaging way. Each episode covers topics kids care about, including events, sports, science, gaming, pop culture, and entertainment. The show features interviews with notable guests like LEGO Masters Judge Amy Corbett and Dr. Anthony Fauci. It's a Common Sense Media Selection as a great podcast for kids.
Episodes
Marmot on the Loose?! Space Mysteries & Zelda Turns 40
Tracy is back in the co-host chair with Pam, and this week’s Ten is WILD!
A mystery marmot is loose in San Francisco, scientists found 84 weird things in space, a giant mastodon tooth turned up in a creek, and baby wild horses are making history.
Plus, The Legend of Zelda turns 40, Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off, and we’re heading to the Galápagos to see how scientists are helping animals p
Volcanoes, Muppets & a Missing Ryan?! Ten Things You Need to Know
Ryan has disappeared on a mysterious Zelda side quest, so Tracy jumps in to help Pam tackle Ten Things You Need to Know!
We’re covering the 25th anniversary of September 11, an erupting volcano in Indonesia, strange new shapes on Saturn, Serena and Venus Williams back on the court, baby octopuses taking on invasive crabs, a 91-year-old Appalachian Trail hiker, Team USA basketball, a spacecraft h
Bonus: Cricket Green Bounces In!
Cricket Green has entered the chat… through the ceiling. 💥 Ryan sits down with the Big City Greens star for snacks, laughs and a whole lot of wild answers. Cricket share is all, from his feelings on centipedes and his Grandma, to why digging holes is apparently a perfectly normal hobby. 🚀
And Ten'ers, Cricket has some advice for Ryan on his fear of butterflies! 🦋 🦋
Summer Recap: From Big Wins to Space Launches with a Surprise Guest!
Summer was WILD, Ten’ers! ☀️ Ryan and Pam are back with 10 of the biggest, weirdest and most wow-worthy stories you may have missed.
And who invited Cricket Green?! 😂 The Big City Greens star makes a surprise appearance in our Season 7 premiere and things go off the rails fast.
Listen now for Cricket, summer headlines, trivia and plenty of Ten News chaos.
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Summer Rewind: Baseball Takeover: Behind the Scenes of Banana Ball
Summer Rewind!
🍌⚾️ Baseball is back, and we’re going bananas!
🤖 Robot umpires? You heard that right. Ryan and Pam break down everything you need to know about MLB’s new ABS Challenge System.
🥥🧢 Plus, Dane Tofteland, third baseman for the Loco Beach Coconuts, joins the show for a behind-the-scenes look at Banana Ball!
🤪 We’re also counting down five of the wildest things to ever happen at a Maj
Summer Rewind: The Artificial Intelligence Takeover
Summer Rewind!
Is it Ryan and Pam hosting today’s episode… or did ChatGPT take over the mic? 🎙️ Tune in as we explore the world of artificial intelligence.
🚌 Ten News Intern Sasha asked her classmates how they’re actually using AI and how they feel about the latest tool in tech.
🧐 Then, it’s time for FACT OR FICTION with Andre the Engineer where we put some of the biggest claims about artificia
Summer Rewind: Competitive Eating and Pyrotechnics! 🎆
We're going back in time for one of our favorite episodes!
It’s July 4th! Time for fireworks and BBQ. 🇺🇸 Hear about how the holiday has been celebrated in the past. 🧨 Contributors Jacob and Olivia Rozencwaig, from the Curious Kid Podcast, breakdown the science behind fireworks. 🌭 Have you ever wondered about those competitive eating contests? We have an expert at The Ten News! Correspondent Ryan N
The Ten News Summer Deep Dive
Summer break is here, which means Season 6 is going out with a bang 💥
Ryan and Pam preview everything shaping up this summer from America’s 250th birthday celebrations and major sporting events to the biggest movies hitting theaters... and more! 🇺🇸⚾️🍿
Plus, we’re diving into The Week Junior's Summer of Reading program with Executive Director Mindy Walker, who also shares some recs from The 50 Bo
Summer Sneak Peeks, Wild World of Sports, and Gaming BTS
10 Things You Need to Know
1. It's National 🌽 Day
2. Summer Solstice Sneak Peek 👀🌞
3. Creatures Uncovered 🔎
4. Return of the Giant Pandas 🐼
5. Making History in Monaco 🏎️ 🏁
6. Tswift 🤝 Toy Story 🤠
7. Minecraft Memories 🧱
8. Gaming BTS with Ryan 🎮
9. Baseball Blooper ⚾️
10. A Summer Grand Slam 🎾
Pride Month, Pokémon Palooza, and T. Rex Trivia
10 Things You Need to Know
1. Pride Month 🏳️🌈
2. U.S. Team Roster Reveal ⚽️
3. BTS 🤝 Oreo 🍪🎸
4. It's a Pokémon Party 🎉
5. Un-bean-lievable Flavors 🫘
6. Iran War Update 🇮🇷
7. NASA's New Missions 🚀
8. Timmy the Whale 🐋💔
9. A Tail-wagging Reunion 🪖🐶
10. Tiny, but Mighty 🦖
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Indy & Wienie 500, the Ebola Outbreak, and Egg-citing Science
10 Things You Need to Know
1. Race Weekend Recap 🏎️🌭
2. NBA Conference Finals 🏀
3. Mini Marathon, Big Inspiration ❤️
4. AI Goes Whale Watching 🐋
5. SoCal Wildfire 🔥
6. Ebola Outbreak 🦠
7. H2-Oh No 💦
8. Meta's Making Moves 🧑💻
9. SpaceX's Super Starship 🚀
10. Egg-citing Science 🥚
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Memorial Day, A Bun-forgettable Race Weekend, and Treat Technology
10 Things You Need to Know
1. Memorial Day 🇺🇸
2. The 110th Indianapolis 500 🏁
3. The Wienie 500 Returns 🌭
4. Smoothie King 🤝 Grillo's Pickles 🥤
5. Macaws Make a Comeback 🦜
6. Redistricting Wars Continue 🗺️
7. Trump's Visit to China 🇨🇳
8. A Two-Headed Snake!? 🐍
9. A Super El Nino is Brewing 🌡️
10. Scoop Now, Scroll Later 🍦
Plus, some Mario Madness with Ryan 🎮
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WNBA Tip-Offs, Tiny Planets & Robo-dogs
10 Things You Need to Know
1. 2026 WNBA Season 🏀
2. Endangered Species Day 🐯
3. Armed Forces Day 🇺🇸
4. Obama's Presidential Center 🏢
5. McDonald's Meets Fashion 👛🥤
6. Hantavirus Update 🦠🐀
7. Iran War Update 🇮🇷
8. Space Discovery 🪐
9. Pawsitive News 🐾
10. A New Breed of Robot 🤖🐾
AAPI Heritage Month, FIFA World Cup Prep, and Animals Around the World
10 Things You Need to Know
1. Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month 🧡
2. Happy Mother's Day 💜
3. Taylor's Trademarks 🎵
4. Red Sox Switch Up 🧢⚾️
5. FIFA World Cup Prep 🥵⚽️
6. DHS Funding Update 💸
7. Spirit Grounded for Good ✈️
8. Travel by Tree Tops 🦧
9. A Humpback Heads Home 🌊🐳
10. May the 4th Be With You 💫
Re-air from wayyy back: May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Day! 🤖
Re-air from wayyy back:
🤖 Let's take a look at all the awesome innovative technologies that have been developed recently. 🍿 Then, May 4th is Star Wars Day, and our correspondent Bridget Todd talks to a super fan. 🇮🇳 We learn about the United States' pledge to provide medical aid to India, as the country continues to experience a spike in Covid cases. 🇬🇧 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
2026 NFL Draft, Tough Times for Tech, and Toad-ally Wild Animal News
10 Things You Need to Know
1. 2026 NFL Draft 🏈
2. Honored by Heinz 🏈🍅
3. Screen Time at School 📱
4. Back Before the Screens ⏳
5. An Out-of-this-World Ocean 🌊🪐
6. WHCA Dinner Rundown 📰
7. Travel Turbulence ⛽️✈️
8. A Baby Elephant's Big Day 🐘
9. A Toad-al Disaster 🐸
10. A Rare Discovery 🦎
Re:air- A Total Solar Eclipse Recap + Earth Day 🌎
Re-air!
Today on The Ten News:
🌎 Earth Day 2024 is Monday, April 22nd! Let's celebrate with some fun facts about the day and great things happening with the planet!
🌗 Plus, Bridget Todd stops by to share a totally awesome recap of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
🌳 And, on the trivia throne: how many trees are there for each person on Earth?
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Re-air: Happy B-Earth-day, Planet Earth! 🌎
Re-air!
🌎 Can you be-leaf the first Earth Day wasn't until 1970? We're here with the history behind the celebration
🐮 Miss Laine from Nature Nerds knows a new way to slow climate change & it involves potty-training cows!
♻️ Climate activist, Ryan Hickman of Ryan’s Recycling shares his best practices
🤔 Trivia with Tessa: do you know what people outside of the US call Earth Day?
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Re-air: Celebrating Earth Day 🌍
Re-air!
🌍 Let's kick off our Earth Day celebration by learning about its origins. 📝 Then, we're joined by Callie Broaddus, the founder of Reserva: The Youth Land Trust, the first entirely youth-funded nature reserve to learn about the organization and to get involved to save the environment! 👕 We learn some fun and helpful tips from our friends at Nat Geo Kids to cut back on plastic use in our ho
Sports Takeover, Artemis II Returns, and BTS is Back!
10 Things You Need to Know
1. 2026 Masters Champion ⛳️
2. WNBA On Air 🏀
3. Welcome Back, Artemis II Crew 🚀
4. BTS is Back 🎸
5. Nature's Classroom 🐦⬛
6. Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II 👑
7. A Denny's Legacy 🍳
8. Homeless to Helper 🏠
9. Climate Change Chaos 🥵
10. White Sox Super Fan ⚾️
March Madness & The Masters, Artemis II Update, and Mario's Latest Movie
10 Things You Need to Know
1. March Madness Champs 🏀
2. The 2026 Masters Tournament ⛳️
3. Artemis II Update 🚀
4. A Whale of a Wipeout 🐳🏄♂️
5. Tiny, but Mighty 💪
6. Trump v. Barbara 👩⚖️
7. Storytime with the Second Lady 🎙️
8. Showgirl Showdown 🎵
9. A Reeses Revival 🍫
10. Mario Movie Madness 🍿
Autism Acceptance Month, the KitKat Heist, and the Latest on Iran
10 Things You Need to Know
1. Autism Acceptance Month 💙
2. Celebrating Passover 🕍
3. Happy Easter 🐣
4. The KitKat Catastrophe 🍫
5. Iran War Update 🇮🇷
6. Big Win for Social Media Safety 📱
7. History Behind Man's Best Friend 🐶
8. Raccoons Love to Learn 🦝
9. The Latest on March Madness 🏀
10. A McCollab 🎤🍔
MLB Opening Day, News from Apple, and a Sweet Treat Takeover
10 Things You Need to Know
1. MLB Opening Day ⚾️
2. Nature is Calling 📵
3. Apple Updates... Update ⚙️
4. Artemis II Launch 🚀
5. A New Law for the Law 🚨
6. A Sticky Situation 🚧 🥞
7. A Supersized Sweet Treat 🍫🐰
8. Big Comeback for Tiny Animals 🐿️
9. Meet Mr. Flower Fantastic 🌼
10. It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Meteor! ☄️
Spring Happenings, March Madness, and New Emojis
10 Things You Need to Know
1. Happy St. Paddy's Day ☘️
2. Spring Equinox 🌞
3. Highlights from the Oscars 🎥
4. March Madness is Back 🏀
5. A Thoughtful Wish ❤️
6. BIG Buckets by Bam 💥
7. Formula 1 Fame 🏁
8. New Emojis Coming Soon 👀
9. Fortnite Price Hike 💸
10. Crust Worthy Career 🍕
Ten News Deep Dive: Brain Rot or Brain Break? Plus Ryan’s Latest Video Game Picks
🎮 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 bra
MAR10 Day, Primary Elections, and a Turtle Named Porkchop?
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? 🦖
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Women's History Month, Iran Update, and Happy Birthday, Pokémon!
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! 🗒️
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The Ten News Deep Dive: ICE, Student Impact, and What Happens Next
🔎 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
State of the Union Update, Animal News, and USA Hockey Team Takeover
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 🇬🇧
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Re-air: What is Ramadan? 🌙
Today on The Ten News
🌙 Did you know that Ramadan is happening right now?
🗓️ Ten News Correspondent Jaime Gareh is here to tell us all about this special time of year.
☪️ Plus, Tracy sits down with some friends of the Ten that observe the month of Ramadan to learn about their experiences!
🧡 Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Ramadan!
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Super Bowl LX, Frozen Iguanas, and Lunar New Year 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...? 📆
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Celebrate Black History Month, 2026 Winter Olympics, and Flying Cars?
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 Ph
International LEGO Day, TikTok Update, and a Clever Cow
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!
Big Wins, A New Barbie, and Cookie Comebacks
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
Serious News, Health Headlines, and Feel-Good Stories
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
Re-air - Ten News Explains: Public Domain 🌐
🌐 Pamela Kirkland breaks down the Public Domain & how Winnie the Pooh actually belongs to you
🧱 International LEGO Day is January 27th, so tune in to learn how we want you to celebrate with us!
🏈 Update on Buffalo Bills player, Damar Hamlin and safety tips for the sport
🍯 Trivia with Tessa: where do the Hundred Acre Wood stuffed animals live now?
📧 Email us your fun facts, stories, and eye-rollin
Ten News Special Report: What’s Going On With Venezuela?
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?
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Re-air: The Ten News Explains Minecraft to Grown Ups 🤔
Are you curious about the game Minecraft? 🎮 Do you play it and wish more grown ups understood what it was? 🎤 Well, our Ten News kid correspondent Everett joins Head Writer Ryan Willard to break it down. 🎧 Listen in as The Ten News Explains Minecraft to Grown Ups.
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Re-air: Level Up Your Holidays: A Video Game Deep Dive
🎄Join Ryan, Everett, and Pam in this year's Ten News Holiday Deep Dive!
🎮 They dive into their favorite video games and share listener favorites.
⭐️ Plus, a Nintendo Surprise!
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A Ten'er Takeover: The Kid's Choice Episode
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 y
2025’s Big Moments & a Ten News-Approved Gift Guide
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!
Animals in the News, Media Madness, and Dino Discoveries
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 🎧
Cat Lover's Month, Snowstorm Slam, and a Super(man) Surprise
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 = 🤑
Re-air: The Ten News Thanksgiving Special 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving Ten'ers! Enjoy this episode from The Ten News vault.
📣 A Ten News shoutout to Midland Elementary School
🤧 Learn about food allergies with Nature Nerd's Laine Farber
🍗 Find out the team's favorite holiday foods and traditions at The Ten News Thanksgiving Feast
🦃 Trivia with Tessa: do you know which two senses are stronger in turkeys than humans?
The Greatness Behind Giving Tuesday
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 👏
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Native American Heritage Month, Turkey Day Traditions, and a Final Cent-off
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 🥳
A Salute to Service, the End of a Few Era's, and a Bearista!
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 💃
Election Day, Media Meltdowns, and the Chosen Tree
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 🎄
Halloween Happenings, Spooky Celebrations, and Frightful Fun
10 Things You Need to Know
1. Halloween Around the World 🎉
2. One Big Spooky Spectacle 🎃
3. A Boo Moon 🌕
4. Halloween isn't all Tricks and Treats 😱
5. Behind Bobbing for Apples 🍎
6. Haunted Halls 👻
7. Halloween at the White House 🍬
8. Smashing the Pumpkin Smashing Record 🤯
9. The City of Halloween 🧐
10. The U.S. Pumpkin Capital 🇺🇸
A Spook-tacular Halloween Takeover 👻
👻 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 🌽
Celebrating Diwali, Too Many Meows, and Baseball!
10 Things You Need to Know
1. The Festival of Lights 🏮
2. The World's Tallest Bridge 🌁
3. Alaska Weathers Major Storm 🚁
4. Chicago's Rat Hole Debunked 🐀
5. Too Many Meows? 🙀
6. A Gen Z Revolution 🏴☠️
7. Connecticut's Kid Governor 🏛️
8. TSwift 🤝 Sea Otters
9. A Royal Robbery 💎
10. World Series Preview ⚾️
Government Shutdown Impacts, Ceasefire News, and Birthday Cakes
10 Things You Need to Know
1. Indigenous Peoples' Day 🗓️
2. A Sweet Gesture 🎂
3. Good Food News 🥫
4. Palisades Fire Update 🚔
5. A Guarded Welcome 👩⚖️
6. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire 🗞️
7. Government Shutdown Update ✈️
8. Social Media Moves in Denmark 📱
9. Gaming Update with Ryan 🎮
10. Meet the World's Cutest Rescue Pup 🐶
Special Guest Episode: Big Emotions - Anger and Forgiveness Part 2 features Stories for Kids, Lingokids • Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic • The Ten News
Check out this special episode with our friends from Kids Listen!
Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure where creators from the Kids Listen community come together to explore feelings in all their shapes and sizes. Each episode pairs two related emotions, sharing original clips and reflections to help kids (and grownups!) understand, name, and navigate their feelings.
Rel
Banned Books Week, Dot the Bot, and a Rogue Planet
10 Things You Need to Know
1. Banned Books Week 📚
2. Remembering Jane Goodall 🐒
3. Fat Bear Week Winner 🐻
4. Dot, the DoorDash Bot 🤖
5. Big Win on Wheel of Fortune 🤑
6. Scientist Trio Wins Nobel Prize 🧪
7. Wild Weather on Mount Everest 🎿
8. A Planet Acting like a Star 🔭
9. MLB Postseason Update ⚾️
10. 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Superstar 👀
Government Shutdown, Candy Rankings, and Combating Misinformation
10 Things You Need to Know
1. US Government Shutdown Update 🏛️
2. No. 1 Halloween Candy in America 🍬
3. The Debate on Tylenol & Autism 💊
4. A Tribute to Sister Jean 🫶
5. Yom Kippur 🕯️
6. National Down Syndrome Awareness Month 💙
7. The World's Largest Sand Battery 🔋
8. Treasures from the HMHS Britannic 🛳️
9. NASA's Next Big Move 👩🚀
10. Who's Saving the Oranges? 🍊
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Rosh Hashanah, Pokemon Preview, and a TV Return
10 Things You Need to Know
1. Rosh Hashanah 2025 🎊
2. A Fire Collab 🍗🔥
3. A Towering Sunflower 🌻
4. Meet the Microsnail Named Picasso 🐌
5. 102-year-old Climbs Mount Fuji ⛰️
6. Pokémon Legends Z-A Preview 🎮
7. Jimmy Kimmel is Back on Air 📺
8. Capri Sun 🤝 New York Fashion Week
9. 17-year-old Sprint Sensation 💨
10. WNBA Rookie of the Year 🏆
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Hispanic Heritage Month, Girl Scout Cookies, and Life on Mars?
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
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 s
Patriot Day, Fat Bears, and a Homerun Hijinks
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
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 🧸
For mo
Summer Recap: Sun Selfies, Political Mayhem, and More
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... 🎮
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10 Video Games You Need to Know with Ryan 🎮
😎 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 Ragebo
Did ChatGPT Write this Episode? (Re-air)
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 e
How to Make a National Day 🗓️ (Re-air)
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
Treat Your-shelf to these Summer Reads 📖 (Re-air)
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
2024 Paralympics Takeover with a Paralympian 🏆 (re-air)
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?
Hear From a Wildlife Veterinarian in this Ten News EXTRA: Dr. Gabby Wild 👩🏻 (re-air)
Going deep into the vault for one of our favorite wild past episodes!
👩🏻 We're getting out into nature with our favorite wildlife veterinarian and eco-fashionista, Dr. Gabby Wild! What does it mean to be a wildlife veterinarian? 👗 How do our fashion choices impact the environment and wildlife? 🐘 What does a typical day look like for a wildlife veterinarian when they're not travelling to save wild
Ten News Road Trip Remix: A Prehistoric Playlist 🦖
Going back in time for this Ten News Road Trip Remix:
🚙 Tracy & Ryan are cruising through Utah and visiting some of the coolest Dinosaur & History museums around.
🦖 But, nothing makes the trip fly by faster than listening to some of our favorite Ten News segments on dinosaurs and ancient creatures!
✔️ We've got five fascinating facts about dinosaurs.
🐔 And, if you don't remember Laine rep
Grab a Grown-up, It's Survey Time - And Enter To Win a Hugimal
Some quick summer homework for our Ten'ers. Fill out our listener survey by June 30th and you'll be entered to win a snuggly calming Hugimal.
SURVEY LINK
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Celebrating Juneteenth! (Re-air)
Going into the vault for this episode from Season 2!
In today's episode:
🤔 How is a 156-year-old holiday only officially turning 2 years old?
🔎 Show host Bethany Van Delft is here to break it down.
✊ Correspondent Pamela Kirkland is back with an update on the activist who successfully fought to make Juneteenth a national holiday, Miss Opal Lee.
✔️ Fun Fact Check: how many flags does Junet
Talking All Things News with The Week Junior - Ten News Deep Dive
💥It’s the final Deep Dive of Season 5—and we’re going out with a BANG! 🤩
@TheWeekJunior Junior Council joins us to talk all things news:
🗞️How kids get their news
🧠How kids process news
✅Tips for fact-checking, smart research, and more!
🤔Plus, a TRIVIATTACK! Ryan, Pam, and Owen challenge the Junior Council with 10 trivia questions…
🎧And, Kap is flipping the script and putting Owen on t
Nintendo Switch 2 Launch: BTS With Ryan
🎮 We've got a special report from Nintendo New York! Ryan got to attend the midnight launch for a VIP experience to pick up the Switch 2 🤯
🤩 Tune in for exclusive interviews with the Senior Vice President of Product and Development at Nintendo, Nate Bihldorff. Plus, AAPI and LGBTQ+ legend, AND gamer, Bowen Yang!
🕹️ And, don't miss out on Ryan's first impressions of the Switch 2!
Tell us what
The Biggest News Stories Right Now - 10 Things You Need to Know
It's the end of the season and here are 10 Things You Need to Know before we break for the Summer with The Ten News! And listen in for a surprise visit from a very wicked actor....
1. 💪 Trump vs. Musk
2. 📜 The Big Beautiful Bill
3. 📺 Funding for Public Media
4. 🏳️🌈 Pride Month, DEI, and More
5. 🤖 Artificial Intelligence
6. 🔥 Los Angeles and ICE
7. 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Ukraine-Russia Update
8. 🇮🇱Israel-Ga
Nintendo Switch 2 Re-air - 10 Things You Need to Know
Listen in for a special message from Ryan at the top of today's re-air.
10 Things You Need to Know with The Ten News!
1. 🚨 IT’S NINTENDO SWITCH 2 LAUNCH DAY
2. ⚙️ Switch 2 Hardware
3. 🎮 The OG Switch vs. Switch 2
4. 🤩 Special Features
5. 🫨 Even More Special Features
6. 🕹️ Switch 2 Games
7. 👾 Even More Games
8. 🙀 Games Galore!
9. 🗓️ Switch 2 Release Date & More
10. ✅ Nintendo Fun Fact
Indianapolis 500 to the Latest Oreo Flavor - 10 Things You Need to Know
10 Things You need to Know with The Ten News!
1. 🏁109th Indianapolis 500
2. 🌭The Inaugural Wienie 500
3. 🏀 Haliburton Helps Out a Fan
4. 🤖 Robot Masters the Rubik's Cube
5. 📺 Seasme Street Coming to Netlix
6. ⛰️ Hikers Turned Treasure Hunters
7. 🌊 A Puny, Preshistoric Predator
8. 🐰 A Crusing Cottontail
9. ⛵️ Sailing Away from Corporate America
10. 🍪 New Oreo Flavor by Selena Gomez
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WNBA Returns to the Most Popular Baby Names - 10 Things You Need to Know
10 Things You Need to Know with The Ten News!
1. 🏀 WNBA is Back!
2. 👀 A Sneak Peek at Super Mario World?
3. 🦆🚨 Quacking Down on the Law
4. 🛩️ Can the Government Receive Gifts?
5. 💸 Walmart's Warning About Tariffs
6. 🌋🌊An Underwater Volcano!?
7. 🌉 Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
8. 🐾 One Dog's Final Feast
9. 😋 Pop-tarts' Newest Tasty Treat
10. 🍼 Top Baby Names of 2024
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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month! - Ten News Deep Dive
🥳The Ten News, along with special guests Asher and Kristen from the Culture Kids podcast, are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
🌺We’re sharing 5 cool things about AAPI Heritage Month from why we celebrate it to some of our favorite AAPI celebrities.
😋Plus, it’s not a party without a potluck! We’re playing Food & Fact, tasting and describing delicious dishes from di
Meet Pope Leo XIV to a Sweet Surprise of 70,000 Lollipops - 10 Things You Need to Know
10 Things You Need to Know with The Ten News!
1. ✝️ Meet Pope Leo XIV
2. ⚽️ Soccer Fans Shake the Earth
3. 🥇 2025 Olympic Hall of Famers
4. 😳 Snake Bites to Save Lives?
5. 🐾 A Paw-some Playdate
6. 🗞️ Trump's Ban of Transgender Service Members
7. 🪖 Armed Forces Day
8. 📺 Netflix Gets a New Look
9. 📍 A New City in the Lone Star State
10. 🍭 A Very Sweet Surprise
Screen Free Week to Mother's Day - 10 Things You Need to Know
10 Things You Need to Know with The Ten News!
1. 📱It's Screen Free Week!
2. 🔋Major Power Outage in Europe
3. 🗻Climber Rescued Twice in One Week
4. 🏈A Fumbeled Prank Call
5. 🐾Runaway Weiner Dog is Back Home Safe
6. 🛩️Fighter Jet Lost at Sea
7. 🇨🇦2025 Canada Election Recap
8. 🏇151st Kentucky Derby
9. 🍿Summer Movie Watchlist
10. 💝Happy Mother's Day!
Mental Health Awareness Month to AAPI Heritage Month - 10 Things You Need to Know
10 Things You Need to Know with The Ten News!
1. 🧠 National Mental Health Awareness Month
2. 🍭 FDA Phasing Out Harmful Food Dyes
3. 😋 The Great Marshmallow Drop
4. 🤖 A Humanoid Half-Marathon
5. 🎂 YouTube Turns 20
6. 🪸 Climate is Changing Coral Reefs
7. 🛬 A Melting Runway!?
8. 🪲 Cicadas Making a Comeback
9. 🐶 One Very Good Boy
10. 🌺 It's AAPI Heritage Month!
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