Government Shutdown, Candy Rankings, and Combating Misinformation

Government Shutdown, Candy Rankings, and Combating Misinformation

Author: Small But Mighty Media October 1, 2025 Duration: 17:03
10 Things You Need to Know 1. US Government Shutdown Update ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 2. No. 1 Halloween Candy in America ๐Ÿฌ 3. The Debate on Tylenol & Autism ๐Ÿ’Š 4. A Tribute to Sister Jean ๐Ÿซถ 5. Yom Kippur ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ 6. National Down Syndrome Awareness Month ๐Ÿ’™ 7. The World's Largest Sand Battery ๐Ÿ”‹ 8. Treasures from the HMHS Britannic ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ 9. NASA's Next Big Move ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿš€ 10. Who's Saving the Oranges? ๐ŸŠ VOTE here for the Signal Awards: The Ten News in Craft - Best Co-Host Team. Official Listing The Ten News in Individual Episode, Election Special: Voting Early and Knocking on Doors - News & Politics: Official Listing Hey grown-ups, want to support The Ten News? Here are ways you can help! ๐Ÿฅฐ Donate โ โ โ here โ โ โ and make an impact by supporting news for kids. โœ… Leave a โ โ โ rating or reviewโ โ โ  to help others find the show. ๐Ÿ“ฃ Tell a friend about the show! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Leave us a voicemail at 1-877-TEN-NEWS ๐Ÿ‘š Get decked out in Ten News merch from our โ โ โ merch storeโ โ โ . And thank you for being part of the Ten News family! ๐Ÿคช

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
Banned Books Week, Dot the Bot, and a Rogue Planet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 oโ€ฆ
Rosh Hashanah, Pokemon Preview, and a TV Return [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:47
10 Things You Need to Know 1. Rosh Hashanah 2025 ๐ŸŽŠ 2. A Fire Collab ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ”ฅ 3. A Towering Sunflower ๐ŸŒป 4. Meet the Microsnail Named Picasso ๐ŸŒ 5. 102-year-old Climbs Mount Fuji โ›ฐ๏ธ 6. Pokรฉmon Legends Z-A Preview ๐ŸŽฎ 7. Jimmy Kimmeโ€ฆ
Hispanic Heritage Month, Girl Scout Cookies, and Life on Mars? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:05
10 Things You Need to Know 1. Hispanic Heritage Month ๐ŸŽŠ 2. 2025 WNBA Playoffs ๐Ÿ€ 3. Nintendo Switch Fake Out ๐ŸŽฎ 4. Girl Scouts' Newest Cookie ๐Ÿช 5. Back in the Game ๐Ÿˆ 6. September Skywatching ๐Ÿ”ญ 7. Life on Mars?! ๐Ÿคฏ 8. Savingโ€ฆ
Your Guide to Gerrymandering & Surprising State Laws [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:17
Drum roll, please... for the first deep dive of Season 6! ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Ryan and Pam are diving into 5 things that you need to know about Gerrymandering. โœ๏ธ Fun Fact: Voting districts actually look like doodles on the map ๐Ÿง And,โ€ฆ
Patriot Day, Fat Bears, and a Homerun Hijinks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:09
10 Things You Need to Know 1. Patriot Day ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 2. Fat Bear Week '25 ๐Ÿป 3. Rock Out, Wolves Out ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿบ 4. Radiant Roots ๐Ÿชด 5. Are Vaccines Vanishing? ๐Ÿ’‰ 6. Build Up to the Holidays ๐Ÿงฑ๐ŸŽ„ 7. Rough Time for Roblox ๐Ÿ’ป 8. Homerun Hijinksโ€ฆ
Labubus, A Hungry Bear, and No-go on a Logo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:56
10 Things You Need to Know - Note: There is a mention of gun violence in this episode. 1. National Wildlife Day ๐ŸŒŽ 2. A Bear-y Big Sweet Tooth ๐Ÿป๐Ÿฆ 3. It's Pumpkin Spice Season โ˜•๏ธ 4. The NFL is Back ๐Ÿˆ 5. Minneapolis Tragedyโ€ฆ
Summer Recap: Sun Selfies, Political Mayhem, and More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:25
10 Things You Need to Know 1. Snapshots of the Sun ๐Ÿ“ธ 2. Summer Storms โ›ˆ๏ธ 3. The Big Pres. Trump Bill Passes ๐Ÿ“œ 4. Town Takeovers ๐Ÿš” 5. The Snack Wrap is Back ๐Ÿ˜‹ 6. New Barbie on the Block ๐Ÿ‘ฑโ€โ™€๏ธ 7. Taylor Swift's Newest Era ๐Ÿ’โ€ฆ
10 Video Games You Need to Know with Ryan ๐ŸŽฎ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:35
๐Ÿ˜Ž Ryan has been keeping busy this summer break, enjoying his absolute favorite activityโ€ฆ GAMING! Now, heโ€™s back in the studio for a super secret bonus episode where he dives into the top 10 games heโ€™s been playing ๐ŸŽฎ 1. ๐ŸŽโ€ฆ
Did ChatGPT Write this Episode? (Re-air) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:05
In today's episode: ๐Ÿค– Correspondent Ryan Nerz breaks down everything we need to know about AI & ChatGPT ๐Ÿ”ฎ Mick Sullivan, from kids' history podcast 'The Past and The Curious,' shares what AI might mean for the future ๐Ÿ’ธ Tโ€ฆ
How to Make a National Day ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ  (Re-air) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:24
Summer re-air! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ What is a National Day and how does an ordinary day become one? Correspondent Corinne Catibayan breaks it down ๐Ÿคช Plus, Ryan shares some of his favorite, craziest National Days ๐Ÿ‘” A BIG interview with Indโ€ฆ