Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage! ✨

Halloween's Blue Moon and Candy Slingshots ? (10/28/20): In today’s episode: ? Get 5 ideas how to keep this year's Halloween spooky and fun ? Hear some interesting facts about this Halloween's special blue moon (with Laine Farber of the Nature Nerds podcast) ? Learn more about Mexico’s celebration, Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos). by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

13 min listen

Heads Up on the Coronavirus Playbook (10/6/20): In today’s episode: ? Hear about two sisters making masks for their community ??‍? Find out how vaccines work and why we’re still waiting for the coronavirus vaccine (with Jacob Rosencwaig of the Curious Kid Podcast) ? Learn about a crisis response therapy dog having a positive impact on firefighters battling the wildfires in California (with Laine Farber of the Nature Nerds podcast). by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

13 min listen

Introducing: The Ten News: 10 minutes of news and information for curious kids ages 8-12 (and their parents are allowed to listen, too). by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

1 min listen

Cramming The News ??‍♀️ (10/13/20): Today’s episode: ?️ Find out what’s supreme about the Supreme Court ? Learn how the NBA kept Covid off the basketball court ??‍? Meet Olivia Seltzer, the 16-year-old founder of The Cramm, a news source for teens. by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

11 min listen

That Storm Over There ? (10/22/20): In today’s episode: ?️ Find out why this year we're naming hurricanes with Greek letters ? Learn about an unexpected side effect of the Covid-19 pandemic: a national coin shortage ? Visit an aquarium in North Carolina where they’ve figured out how to put their coins to good use ⁉️ Trivia Question of the Day: What artifact was recently sold at auction for $31.8 million and set a new world record? by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

13 min listen

50 Million Robot Caterpillars ? (10/15/20): In today’s episode: ? Discover why the US Census is so important ? Find out what some zoo animals did while humans weren’t around during the pandemic ? Hear about what one agency in the Florida Keys is doing to fight mosquitoes. by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

13 min listen

The Terrible Handwriting Task Force ? (9/29/20): In today’s episode we’ll: ? Find out what "back to school" has been like for some kids living abroad ? Polish up our Postal Service IQ ? Ask an expert about vote-by-mail. by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

13 min listen

Dr. Anthony Fauci Town Hall ?‍⚕️: ? Is Dr. Anthony Fauci a cat or a dog person? ? What’s happening with the Covid vaccine? ?‍⚕️ When will kids be able to get the vaccine? ? And when does the nation’s top infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, think it might be ok to have sleepovers again? Plus, see if you can guess the answer to the Trivia Question of the Day: Way before he became a leading infectious disease expert, Dr. Fauci was a leader in school. Which teams was he captain of in high school? by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

18 min listen

Ten News EXTRA: Creepy Crawlies ?: ? It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! ? Today we're learning all about bugs! ?‍♀️ We're joined by entomologist Dr. Jessica Ware to talk about working with bugs, and how finding new species of bugs is like collecting Pokémon. ? Then it's time for the creepy crawly Fact Attack! The ant edition. ? Plus! the buzzing Trivia Question of the Day! by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

10 min listen

Educate, Energize, and Protect ? (10/20/20): In today’s episode: ? Find out how LeBron James is bringing attention to an important issue off the basketball court: fighting voter suppression ?️ Learn about what poll workers do and why they're the unsung heroes of Election Day ? We talk about money matters in men’s and women’s pro sports with friend of The Ten News, Kenny Curtis. by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

11 min listen

A Lame Duck or a Rubber Chicken ?: ? Find out why NBA champion Caron Butler plays board games with his kids to teach them about money ? Get to the bottom of why everyone is worried about your head when you play sports and what exactly is a concussion (with correspondent Kenny Curtis) ? Why is Donald Trump being called a "lame duck" president? ?? Learn today’s Fun Fact about the Florida Marlins making "herstory!" ? Guess the answer to the Trivia Question of the Day: what caused the extinction of the Graves Beach Plum Tree? by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

13 min listen

Crossing the Digital Divide ?: ? Hear 5 ways US voters made history with this year's elections *(hint: it wasn't only about the Presidency)* ??‍⚕️ Get the latest on the coronavirus vaccine (with correspondents Jacob & Olivia Rosencwaig from the Curious Kid Podcast) ? Hear how online school works (or doesn't work) if you don’t have internet access ❓❓ Guess the answer to the Trivia Question of the Day: what kind of animal was gifted to US President Martin Van Buren? ? Learn today’s Fun Fact about the depths of space! by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

12 min listen

Teens Leading The Way ⚖️: In today’s episode: ?️ We get an update on what happened with the Presidential Election ✊? We speak to a 15-year-old activist about making a political impact for the causes you believe in ? Dig into why we observe the strange national custom of Daylight Saving Time ? We finally learn the answer to that *burning* question, How do giraffes avoid sunburn? by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

13 min listen

What Actually Happens to All Those Votes⁉️: In today’s episode: ?️ Learn how votes get counted and what happens to ballots after they're cast with correspondent Pamela Kirkland ?? We take you on a trip through the long and surprising history of voting rights in the USA ✍? Get the *really-real* on what's actually written in the United States Constitution with comedy producer, author, and activist Ben Sheehan. by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

14 min listen

Popcorn and Polls ? (10/27/20): In today’s episode: ✅ Hear about this election year's record-shattering early voter turnout ? Find out why the future of movie night may be drive-in movie theaters ?? Learn what makes the capital of the United States different from the rest of the country ❓ Find out the amazing destination one reality TV show plans to send its contest winner. by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

12 min listen

Special Halloween Episode ? (10/31/20): In today’s episode: ? An update on the annual Halloween virtual event “Fortnitemares” from correspondent Bridget Todd ? Learn more about the Asian Giant Hornets, known as "murder hornets" ? Hear about the eerie Broadway theater tradition of the "ghost light" ? Find out what *spine-tingling* new donut flavor was created just in time for Halloween. by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

13 min listen

A Very Presidential Episode ?? (10/1/20): In today’s episode we’ll: ?️ Learn about what exactly are presidential debates ?? Find out how to get elected President ? Get the inside scoop on what it takes to be President with special guest, political consultant James Carville ✅ by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

13 min listen

Generosity is Year-Round ?: ? You know Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but what about Giving Tuesday? Get the facts! (with correspondent Anya Schultz) ? Hear why a sea scooter makes a terrible getaway vehicle ? Learn why leaves change color in the Fall (with correspondents Jacob & Olivia Rozencwaig from the Curious Kid Podcast) ⁉️ Guess the answer to the Trivia Question of the Day: What holiday song hit #1 on the music charts 25 years after it was originally released? by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

11 min listen

Where Taking Action Can Take Us ✊? (10/8/20): In today’s episode: ??‍? Get to know history-making Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris ✊? Find out ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement with civil rights leader Alicia Garza ? Hear from a 15-year-old youth activist using his voice and making an impact in his community of San Francisco. by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

12 min listen

Georgia Voters Head Back to the Polls ?: What are some creative ways to stay in touch with your pals without actually touching them during COVID? ? Why are so many grownups talking about Georgia these days? What's at stake in the Georgia run offs? ?️ What's the origin story of the classic Dr. Seuss book Green Eggs and Ham? ? How did one kid’s love of Cheetos help his entire family? ? Plus! See if you can guess the answer to the Trivia Question of the Day: In a recent study, what did researchers discover that kangaroos can do? by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

12 min listen

Top 10 Video Game Picks of 2020 ?: Let's answer these questions: ??‍♂️ The election is over, right? So what happens next in the presidential election process? ? What does country music superstar Dolly Parton have to do with a COVID-19 vaccine?? Check out our favorite video games of 2020 ⁉️ Can you answer the Trivia Question of the Day? ?️ In what year was the very first video game introduced? by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

12 min listen

A Mandarin Hip-Hop Masterpiece ?: ?? Is this the craziest presidential election is US history? Maybe not. ? What if you could take a whole year and choose to learn whatever you want? We speak to a young person doing it! ? Plus: fun facts to impress your friends! ? And: the Trivia Question of the Day! by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

11 min listen

Ordinary Folks Doing Extraordinary Things ?‍♀️: ?️ Learn why we celebrate Veteran’s Day with Air Force Major Courtney Davis ? Hear why a bunch of ferocious Tasmanian Devils were let loose in Australia—on purpose! ??‍♀️ The Ten News Screen Report: get the latest on Marvel Studio's Phase 4 of the MCU and when we will next see our favorite superheroes! by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

12 min listen

Dr. Fauci Town Hall Extended Cut ?‍⚕️: We're sharing extended versions of some of our favorite interviews this week, with extra stuff our awesome listeners didn’t get to hear the first time around! Today we're featuring the extended cut of The Ten News Town Hall with Dr. Anthony Fauci, where the nation's leading infectious disease expert answers listener questions! Like: ? What’s happening with the Covid vaccine??‍⚕️ What's his favorite place in Brooklyn? Does he have kids? ??‍? When will kids be able to get the vaccine, or the Fauci Ouchie, as it's recently been rebranded. ? And when does he think it will be ok to have sleepovers again? by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

22 min listen

Lift Every Voice and Sing ?: ? How did the Senate vote in former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial for his role in the January 6th Capitol Insurrection? ? Crayon activist and founder of Bellen's More Than Peach Project, Bellen Woodard joins The Ten News to discuss the positive change she's making in the world. ? Learn why Congressman Jim Clyburn introduced a bill to make “Lift Every Voice and Sing” America’s National Hymn. ?? Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day! by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

12 min listen

Trade Your Swimsuit For a Spacesuit ?: ? Could your next vacation be on planet Mars? ?‍♀️ What can a record-setting rock climb teach you about dreams, challenges, and goals? ? How did the COVID pandemic change professional sports like basketball, baseball, and hockey this year? ⁉️ Can you answer the Trivia Question of the Day? ? When workers set up the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City, what surprise did they find? by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

13 min listen

Keep That Pumpkin Pie to Yourself: A Coronavirus Update Bonus: ? If you're traveling for the holidays, get some clear, simple tips on how to travel safe ? Hear what shelter-in-place looked like for 10-year-old Sasha who quarantined in two countries! (with correspondent Bridget Todd) ⚕️ Learn how vaccines really work (with correspondents Jacob & Olivia Rosencwaig from the Curious Kid Podcast) ? Learn today’s Fun Fact about sneezes and which animal can your sneeze beat in a race ?‍⚕️ Guess the answer to the Trivia Question of the Day: Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, faced down what ceremonial act? by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

13 min listen

A Home COVID Test?! ?: Who did TIME Magazine name its first ever Kid of the Year in 2020? ? Discover how the FDA is making home COVID testing easier (with correspondents Jacob & Olivia Rozencwaig from the Curious Kid Podcast) ? Pac-Man turns 40! Let's celebrate with Five Fast Facts about the classic arcade game. ? Get festive with The Ten News Screen Report: the holiday edition! (with correspondent Ryan Nerz) ? See if you can guess the answer to the Trivia Question of the Day: How did scientists discover new penguin colonies in Antarctica? by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

9 min listen

Understanding the Capitol Insurrection ?: What actually happened during the Presidential election certification on January 6th? Let's get the perspective of this sad event from Washington, D.C. resident and The Ten News correspondent Bridget Todd. Discover how viral combination of misinformation and disinformation led to this event. Learn why many people are upset that authorities handled the storming of a government building by a violent mob of Trump supporters differently than the peaceful Black Lives Matter protests of 2020. Explore the potential consequences of President Donald Trump's role in the insurrection at the United States Capitol with Constitution expert Ben Sheehan. And what even is an insurrection? Plus, what does it mean to invoke the 25th Amendment? And is it possible that the current US President will be impeached? Note: We reccommend listening to today's episode with a grown up, in case you have any additional questions surrounding the events of January 6th. by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

16 min listen

Counting Families & Sports Siblings ?: When did people begin celebrating Kwanzaa? And who created Kwanzaa all those years ago? ⚖️ Let's get an update on the 2020 Census and an important ruling made by the Supreme Court. ? What happened when Kavaan the world's loneliest elephant met another elephant? ? And what does sibling rivalry look like between pro athletes?? See if you can guess the answer to the Trivia Question of the Day: A Dairy Queen drive-through in Brainerd, Minnesota recently experienced what unexpected event? by The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

14 min listen

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