Happy Mother's Day! π
Ten News Gets Extra: πWe're sending ALL of the love to our moms this Mother's Day with some positive Yo Mama jokes. π¦ Ten News Correspondent Laine Farber is here to tell us about some amazing moms of the ANIMAL KINGDOM. βοΈ Fun Fact Check: this mom recently made headlines for a special address to her daughters. And, test your Spider knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. β
Cinco de Mayo is Nacho Average Holiday πͺ
In today's episode: πͺ It's time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and break down the history of the holiday. π There are so many cool things about Mexico from the people to the culture and we're here with five fascinating facts all about it. And, test your Mexico archeology on today's Trivia on the Ten. β
May the Fourth Be With You π
In today's episode: π Ten'ers Judah and Oren are taking over for Star Wars Day and are here to tell us how May 4th became a holiday. π€© Star Wars fans take it to the next level, so weβve got 5 fans who took their love of Star Wars to hyperspace. βοΈ Fun Fact Check: which Star Wars villain was originally supposed to be human? And, test your Star Wars knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. β
We β€οΈ Teachers!
In today's episode: π It's Teacher Appreciation Day so we're celebrating teachers and everything that they do for us! π§βπ« Correspondent Sarah Namias is on a field trip to talk to some students about what makes their teachers so great and why they appreciate them. β¨ Special Guest Alert: Tod Perry and Allison Rosen join us from the Upworthy Weekly podcast. And, test your teacher knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. β
Behind the Scenes at "Ada Twist, Scientist" with Kerri Grant π§ͺ
Ten News Gets Extra: π§ͺ Today weβre going behind the scenes of the Netflix show, "Ada Twist, Scientist" with showrunner Kerri Grant! βοΈ Fun Fact Check: What female show character is based on several real women scientists? And, test your female scientist knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. β
What Generation Are You? π€
In today's episode: π€ Today weβre talking βGenerations,β and how do they affect every person on the planet?! ποΈ Correspondent Sarah Namias is here with the breakdown. π STEAM subjects are the future so we have Kerri Grant, the showrunner of Ada Twist, Scientist here with a sneak-peek into Saturday's episode. βοΈ Fun Fact Check: Which generation is expected to be best-educated and wealthiest? And, test your generation knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. β
Women In Baseball Making Big Moves βΎ
In today's episode: βΎ We're celebrating women in baseball! π§’ Women are making big gains on the baseball field and behind the scenes so Correspondent and Sports Journalist Nathalie Alonso is here to share Baseballβs Women to watch! π We know all about stealing bases, but have you heard about stealing signs? π€£ Ten'er Tidbit: Ten News listener Nathaniel sent in some great jokes. And, test your baseball history knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. β
Earth Week Part 3: Futuristic Farming π
Earth Week Wrap-up: π€― In the next ten years, the human population is going to grow by 1 billion, so how are we going to feed everyone? π± Find out how Aquaponics can help as Ten News head writer Ryan Willard sits down with aquaponics farmer Garrison Harward. βοΈ Fun Fact Check: How much water do you save with Aquaponic farms instead of traditional farming? And, test your insect knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. β
Earth Week Part 2: Gas Guzzlers to Electric Marvels π
Up next for Earth Week:β½Find out why your parents might be complaining about high gas prices and the reasoning behind this. π±Correspondent Max Wolfson joins us to talk about clean tech. βοΈ Fun Fact Check: What can switching to clean energy do for job opportunities? And, test your electric care knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten! β
Happy Earth Week, Ten'ers! π
In today's episode: π One day is not enough for our glorious blue-green globe, weβre celebrating Earth Week! π Friend of the Ten, Laine Farber is here to tell us about a new way of handling cowsβ, uh, bathroom businessβ¦ that could help slow down climate change. π Listen in as aquaponics farmer Garrison Harward shares 30-second of advice! βοΈ Fun Fact Check: How much milk does one cow produce in 1 day? And, test your farming knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten! β
Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month! π
Ten News Gets Extra: π It's time to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month! Host Bethany Van Delft is here to break down what Autism is and share 10 facts to know about it! π€ Ten News Head Writer sits down with Jonathan Cormur of the Dorktales Storytime.βοΈ Fun Fact Check: This famous entrepreneur is on the Autism Spectrum. And, test your presidential knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. β
The Ten Hits 100 Episodes π―
In this special episode: π We're celebrating our π Webby Award Nomination AND our π― 100th episode! π©Ί Dr. Anthony Fauci joined The Ten News to answer kids' questions and that episode is now nominated for a Webby Award.β π§ Listen in for a behind-the-scenes look at how we put that show together. π€ Ever wonder what it's like to be a sound editor on a podcast? π Sound genius Pete Musto shares his favorite "ding." β ππ Enjoy this BTS look and help us win the Webby by voting for The Ten News!
Ten News Explains Bitcoin π€
In today's episode: π€ The Ten News is mining for Bitcoin and Correspondent LizaBanks is here to break down the digital currency phenomenon of Cryptocurrency. βοΈ Fun Fact Check: How long have humans been using money? And, test your fake money knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. β
What Does the New Florida Law Mean? π€
In today's episode: ποΈ We're here with an update on the new law that was passed in Florida and to get you up to speed on how laws are made. π³οΈβπ Floridaβs governor signed the βDonβt Say Gayβ Bill into law, which is a very big deal for kids in Florida, and here to tell us more is Correspondent Nathalie Alonso. βοΈ Fun Fact Check: this Floridian animal uses tools to trick birds. And, test your US Government knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. β
Extended Interview with MLB Player Mike Montgomery βΎ
Ten News Gets Extra: βΎ What is it like to play in the big leagues? Today weβre going to talk to a REAL Major League Baseball player. π§’ Ten News Head Writer, Ryan Willard, is in the studio with Mike Montgomery from the New York Mets to talk about being a pro athlete! βοΈ Fun Fact Check: this left-handed pitcher was the youngest to ever play in Major League Baseball! And, test your MLB knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. β
MLB Opening Day with Mets Player Mike Montgomery βΎ
In today's episode: βΎ Kid Takeover Alert! MLB Opening Day is here and kid host Luca is taking over the show! π§’ Ten News Correspondent Ryan Willard puts Major League Baseball star Mike Montgomery on the hot seat for some "Serious and Not So Serious" questions. βοΈ Fun Fact Check: Did you know there was once an All American Girls Professional Baseball League? And, test your baseball history knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. β
Social Media's Role in the Ukraine War
Ukraine update: π Itβs been over a month since Russia invaded Ukraine, why might what you see on social media might not be correct. Ten News Contributor Bridget Todd explains Russiaβs efforts to spread misinformation and how false information can spread on social media. βοΈ Fun Fact Check: What leader during the Middle Ages wrote a fake letter to regain control of his castle? And, test your Ukraine knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. β
It's Love Our Ten'ers Day!π
Ten News Gets Extra: π Today is National Love Our Children Day! So weβre focusing our love on our Tenβers, aka YOU! βͺ Flashback to some of the most awesome moments of Season 2 that feature some of our Ten'ers. βοΈ Fun Fact Check: Between which ages does the human brain develop the fastest? And, test your human brain knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten! β
APRIL FOOLS' DAY π₯Έ
In today's episode: π₯Έ Happy April Fools' Day, Ten'ers! π€£ Get ready for a good laugh because the Ten News team is here with some hilarious pranks. π April Fools' Day is a fun day full of pranks and jokes, but when did it start? βοΈ Fun Fact Check: Did you know that 90% of Rubiks Cubes are left-handed editions? And, test your April Fools' knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. β
Making Her-story with Guest Stella Keating π³οΈβπ
In today's episode: π³οΈβπ We're wrapping up Women's History Month with a young girl standing up for LGBTQ+ rights. β¨ Meet teenage activist Stella Keating! ποΈ Stella shares her experience testifying in front of Congress about the Equality Act. π And, have you heard about the GenderCool project? Hear about how the organization is helping change perceptions of transgender and non-binary youth. And, test your Congressional knowledge on today's Trivia on the Ten. β