Report Card: President Biden's First 100 Days ๐ฏ
๐ฏ What has President Biden been up to in the 100 days since his inauguration? And why does the 100 day mark even matter? What is an executive order? And how does it work? ๐ฎ How are doctors in New York planning to clear brain fog in Covid-19 patients? ๐ A high school in England received a package from a former student containing a library book that was overdue by 32 years. ๐ฆ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Autism Acceptance Month ๐
Has the Biden administration achieved its goal to vaccinate 200-million Americans against Covid-19 during the president's first 100 days in office? ๐ฅ What did animal rescuers find in Poland when they responded to a call of a mysterious animal in a tree? ๐ We explore the world of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and learn how it affects everyone in different ways. ๐ซ Then, we speak with with Maisie Soetantyo, founder of the non-profit Autism Career Pathways and her daughter Emma to learn more about living with Autism and how we can support the Autistic community. ๐ค Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Earth Day EXTRA: Microplastics & Special Guest Callie Broaddus โป๏ธ
๐ As Earth week winds down, we recognize thereโs always more we can do to help out our planet, which is why we're brining you even more Earth Day coverage! โป๏ธ We hear from our favorite Nature Nerd Laine Farber, as she explains the big impact of tiny microplastics on the environment. ๐ง Then, we're featuring even more from our interview with Callie Broaddus, the founder of Reserva, The Youth Land Trust, whose mission is to empower young people to protect threatened species and habitats through conservation, education, and storytelling๐ฆ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Special Episode: A Verdict for Change โค๏ธ
We recommend listening with a grown-up for this special episode. ๐จ๐ฝโโ๏ธ Correspondent Pamela Kirkland brings us the outcome of the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer accused of killing George Floyd in 2020. We learn about President Bidenโs pledge to have the government work harder to fight systemic racism. ๐บ๐ธ Find out ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement with civil rights leader Alicia Garza ๐ฃ
Celebrating Earth Day ๐
๐ Let's kick off our Earth Day celebration by learning about its origins. ๐ 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! ๐ We learn some fun and helpful tips from our friends at Nat Geo Kids to cut back on plastic use in our homes. ๐ณ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Ten News Screen Report: Oscar Prep and Girl Power
Charge up your devices and get the download from The Ten News Screen Report! ๐ Plan for what to watch on Earth Day with talks from youth activists like Greta Thunberg and Alexandria Villaseรฑor! โ๏ธ Be inspired by filmmakers Katie McEntire Wiatt and Binta Niambi Brown and their film Fly Like A Girl. ๐ Get Five Fancy Facts about the Oscars to be award show ready for the film industryโs biggest night. โป๏ธ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Chip Shortages and Sleep Shortages ๐ด
๐ป What caused the global chip shortage? And why is it so hard to buy a Playstation 5? ๐ด How does technology impact sleep? Jacob and Olivia Rozencwaig from the Curious Kid Podcast explain it for us!๐ Did you know scientists are working on making a one-of-a kind battery out of fabric? ๐น Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Business Smarts Topped With Mustard ๐ญ
What is a union? ๐ฆ And what was the result when 6,000 Amazon employees in Alabama voted on whether or not to unionize? ๐ญ Then we meet 14-year-old Mason Wright, owner of Mason's Super Dogs and the youngest restaurant owner in all of Georgia! ๐ง Let's chow down on the fascinating world of competitive eating, and learn about famous competitive eaters like Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi. ๐ฐ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
The Trial of Derek Chauvin โ๏ธ
๐จโโ๏ธ First, we discuss the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer accused of killing George Floyd in 2020. We recommend listening with a grown-up.โ๏ธ How does a trial like this work? ๐ Then we learn about young activist Isra Hirsi, and the inspiring work she's doing with the US Youth Climate Strike.โ๐พ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Ten News EXTRA: Dr. Gabby Wild ๐ฉ๐ป
๐ฉ๐ป 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? ๐ How do our fashion choices impact the environment and wild animals? ๐ How often does a wildlife veterinarian travel to save wild animals? What does a typical day look like for a wildlife veterinarian? ๐ฆ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Definition Breakdown: Climate Change & Global Warming ๐
๐ How is Netflix cutting the amount of air pollution it produces and electricity it uses in half? ๐ก Jacob and Olivia from the Curious Kid Podcast explain the differences between Global Warming and Climate Change. What is the Greenhouse Effect, and how are people contributing to the rapid rise of the Earth's temperature? ๐ง๐พ Let's learn about Mari Copeny who, at 8 years old, garnered national attention after writing a letter to President Obama about the toxic drinking water crisis in her hometown of Flint, Michigan. Now 13, how is Mari continuing to fight for environmental improvement? โ๏ธ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Take Me Out to the Ball Game โพ๏ธ
๐ Why did Major League Baseball move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta? ๐งข As the 2021 MLB season gets into full swing, we learn about the mysterious origins of Americaโs pastime, and the truth about Abner Doubleday, the Father of Baseball. โพ๏ธ What's the longest game in MLB history? Which MLB player has the most homeruns? The answers to these questions and more in today's Fact Attack! ๐ฉ๐พ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Ask an Expert: Dr. Bob Wachter ๐จโโ๏ธ
๐จโโ๏ธOn today's special Ask an Expert, we're joined by Dr. Bob Wachter, Chair, UCSF Dept. of Medicine, author, and guest host of In the Bubble! He's answering questions around the pandemic and the Covid vaccines. Plus, some listener-submitted questions. ๐ What will the Summer be like? ๐ซ When can kids go to school without masks? ๐ Does it matter which vaccine you get? When does he think kids will be able to get the Fauci Ouchie? Plus, much more! Dive in, you don't want to miss out!
April Fool's Day: Two Truths and a Lie! ๐คช
๐คช We're in the April Fool's Day spirit! Can you spot the prank in todayโs two truths and a lie episode? It's harder than you think. ๐โโ๏ธ Does surfer Dana McGregor really give surfing lessons to kids with the help of two goats named Pismo and Grover? ๐ Did fast food company Taco Bell really purchase the Liberty Bell and rename the US landmark the Taco Liberty Bell? โญ๏ธ Did a huge star in a galaxy 75 million light-years away really just disappear? Listen until the end to find out if you got it right!
Special Guest: Author Lisa Papademetriou ๐
๐ Let's learn about four springtime holidays: Passover, Easter, Holi, and Ramadan! ๐ As National Reading Month comes to a close, we sit down with author of more than 30 books for children, Lisa Papademetriou and her grammar-obsessed alter ego, Ivana Correctya! ๐ What is Formula 1 racing? How is Formula 1 different from NASCAR? ๐ฅฃ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Ten News EXTRA: Emoji expert Jennifer Daniel ๐คฏ
๐คฃ It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! ๐จ In this week's edition we look at emojis! ๐คฏ We're joined by Jennifer Daniel, chair of the emoji subcommittee at the Unicode Consortium, to get the full scoop on exploding heads and boomerangs in our full interview. ๐ Plus! The emoji-themed Trivia Question of the Day!
Progress in Congress ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ผ
๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ผ The Senate confirmed Congresswoman Deb Haaland to become President Joe Bidenโs Secretary of the Interior. Why is that a big deal? ๐ Why weren't some members of Congress allowed to wear pants until the 1970s? ๐ Why are mushrooms the new hot topic in the world of space exploration? ๐ฎ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Spotlight: Who Gets The Money In Sports? โน๏ธโโ๏ธ
โน๏ธโโ๏ธ We're bringing you an additional episode this week to highlight the recent discussion around inequality in men's and women's sports, after Oregon Ducks player Sedona Prince filmed a viral video in the Women's NCAA basketball workout room during March Madness. โน๏ธโโ๏ธ Where else is there a difference? Listen to correspondent Kenny Curtis shine a spotlight on the gender pay gap in sports. ๐ฐ
How To Be An Ally ๐
๐ Following the tragic events that took place in Atlanta last week that resulted in eight people losing their lives, six of whom were women of Asian descent, we take a look at the importance of allyship, and learn how everyone can be an ally to someone. ๐ Then, we're joined by Jennifer Daniel, Chair of the Emoji Subcommittee for Unicode. We discuss the importance of inclusion in emojis, what emojis we can expect in the next release, and her thoughts on our use of emojis. ๐ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Ten News EXTRA: Celebrating Womenโs History Month ๐ฉ๐พโ๐จ
๐คฃ It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! In this week's edition we celebrate Womenโs History Month! Let's kick things off with Five Fascinating Facts about Womenโs History Month! Then, the extended interview with the first ever โcrayon activistโ Bellen Woodard. Named one of Time Magazineโs Kid of the Year honorees, we learn how she's making change with her Bellenโs More Than a Peach project. Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!