Banned Books Week, Dot the Bot, and a Rogue Planet

Banned Books Week, Dot the Bot, and a Rogue Planet

Author: Small But Mighty Media October 9, 2025 Duration: 14:00
10 Things You Need to Know 1. Banned Books Week ๐Ÿ“š 2. Remembering Jane Goodall ๐Ÿ’ 3. Fat Bear Week Winner ๐Ÿป 4. Dot, the DoorDash Bot ๐Ÿค– 5. Big Win on Wheel of Fortune ๐Ÿค‘ 6. Scientist Trio Wins Nobel Prize ๐Ÿงช 7. Wild Weather on Mount Everest ๐ŸŽฟ 8. A Planet Acting like a Star ๐Ÿ”ญ 9. MLB Postseason Update โšพ๏ธ 10. 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Superstar ๐Ÿ‘€

Ever wonder how to talk about the big, sometimes confusing, stories shaping our world with the young people in your life? The Ten News, News For Curious Kids from Small But Mighty Media turns that challenge into a shared adventure. This isn't just a kids' podcast; it's a family conversation starter, delivered in digestible episodes that respect a child's attention span and curiosity. Each installment breaks down a single topic from the headlines-whether it's a breakthrough in science, a major sports event, trending pop culture, or the world of gaming-into clear, engaging segments. You'll hear about everything from space exploration to the latest in entertainment, all framed in a way that's accessible without being simplistic. The podcast regularly brings incredible voices directly to its audience, having featured conversations with figures like LEGO Masters judge Amy Corbett, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and voice actor Sarah Natochenny. It serves as a trusted resource for adults seeking to inform themselves and their kids, transforming the news from a monologue into a dialogue. By focusing on subjects kids genuinely care about, this podcast builds media literacy and global awareness one ten-minute episode at a time, proving that understanding current events can be both manageable and genuinely exciting for curious minds of all ages.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Ten News, News For Curious Kids
Podcast Episodes
Women's History Month, Iran Update, and Happy Birthday, Pokรฉmon! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:49
10 Things You Need to Know 1. Women's History Month ๐Ÿฉท 2. International Women's Day ๐Ÿ’– 3. What's Up with the WNBA? โ›น๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ 4. 2026 Winter Paralympics ๐ŸŽฟ 5. Iran Update ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท 6. Happy Birthday, Pokรฉmon! ๐ŸŽ‚ 7. A New Dino Discoveryโ€ฆ
The Ten News Deep Dive: ICE, Student Impact, and What Happens Next [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:46
๐Ÿ”Ž Todayโ€™s Ten News Special Report takes a closer look at ICE, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Ryan and Pam break down what the federal agency does, the role it plays, and whatโ€™s been happening aโ€ฆ
State of the Union Update, Animal News, and USA Hockey Team Takeover [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:07
10 Things You Need to Know 1. R.I.P Rev. Jesse Jackson ๐Ÿ’” 2. State of the Union Address ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 3. Hannah Montana Makes a Comeback ๐ŸŽฌ 4. A Pricey Pokemon Card ๐Ÿค‘ 5. USA Hockey Team Takeover ๐Ÿ’ 6. A Historic Nor'easter โ˜ƒ๏ธ 7. A Mitโ€ฆ
Re-air: What is Ramadan? ๐ŸŒ™ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:23
Today on The Ten News ๐ŸŒ™ Did you know that Ramadan is happening right now? ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Ten News Correspondent Jaime Gareh is here to tell us all about this special time of year. โ˜ช๏ธ Plus, Tracy sits down with some friends of the Teโ€ฆ
Super Bowl LX, Frozen Iguanas, and Lunar New Year 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:41
10 Things You Need to Know 1. Super Bowl LX Recap ๐Ÿˆ 2. Going for Gold ๐ŸŽฟ 3. Penny the Doberman Pinscher ๐Ÿ† 4. Florida's Frozen Iguanas ๐Ÿฅถ 5. Ice, Ice, Species ๐Ÿ™‰ 6. Swimming to Save the Day ๐Ÿ›Ÿ 7. Tiny Robots ๐Ÿค– 8. Digging forโ€ฆ
Celebrate Black History Month, 2026 Winter Olympics, and Flying Cars? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:22
10 Things You Need to Know 1. 100 Years of Black History Month ๐ŸคŽ 2. Trailblazer Carter G. Woodson โœŠ๐Ÿพ 3. MLB Legend Jackie Robinson โšพ๏ธ 4. Political Pioneer Shirley Chisholm ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 5. Literary Icon Toni Morrison ๐Ÿ“š 6. Gymnasticโ€ฆ
International LEGO Day, TikTok Update, and a Clever Cow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:25
10 Things You Need to Know 1. International LEGO Day ๐Ÿงฑ 2. Swift ๐Ÿค Songwriters Hall of Fame 3. Fry Tide ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŸ 4. Free Smoothies for Life!? ๐Ÿฅค 5. Cows Can Use Tools, Too ๐Ÿงน๐Ÿฎ 6. Minneapolis Update ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ 7. The Latest on TikTok ๐Ÿ“ฑ 8.โ€ฆ
Big Wins, A New Barbie, and Cookie Comebacks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:41
10 Things You Need to Know 1. โœŠ๐Ÿพ Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 2. ๐Ÿˆ Hoosiers Make History 3. ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš–๏ธ Sports & the Supreme Court 4. ๐Ÿคฉ New Barbie on the Block 5. ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ The Latest at Nintendo 6. ๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ New Year, New California? 7.โ€ฆ
Serious News, Health Headlines, and Feel-Good Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:33
10 Things You Need to Know 1. ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ช Venezuela Update 2. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran Protests 3. ๐Ÿ’” Minneapolis, MN Tragedy 4. ๐Ÿค’ Flu Season Takeover 5. ๐Ÿ’‰ Childhood Vaccine Update 6. ๐ŸŒŠ Manatees Making a Comeback 7. โ›ธ๏ธ Going for Gold 8. ๐Ÿคฉ The Lateโ€ฆ
Re-air - Ten News Explains: Public Domain ๐ŸŒ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:34
๐ŸŒ Pamela Kirkland breaks down the Public Domain & how Winnie the Pooh actually belongs to you ๐Ÿงฑ International LEGO Day is January 27th, so tune in to learn how we want you to celebrate with us! ๐Ÿˆ Update on Buffalo Billsโ€ฆ