About
The Ten News
Publishing every Tuesday and Thursday, “The Ten News” will explore topics kids care about including current events, sports, science, gaming, pop culture, entertainment, and more. Episodes will highlight stories from kids who are driving positive change around the world— from 15-year-old LGBTQ activist Ewan Barker Plummer to teen activist and founder of Earth Uprising, Alexandria Villasenor—and include interviews with experts as diverse as James Carville, American political consultant, and Caron Butler, former NBA player. From the Black Lives Matter Movement to the impact of COVID-19 on the climate, “The Ten News” breaks down complex topics and makes them accessible to kids.
Host
Bethany Van Delft
Bethany Van Delft’s “hip and grounded, laid back delivery” has earned her the honor of performing stand-up comedy at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, SF Sketchfest, and All Jane Festival, among others. She produces award-winning comedy and storytelling shows in her hometown of Boston and her monthly show “Artisanal Comedy” was named “one of the top indie nights to check out." The hilariously cringeworthy live storytelling show and+ podcast she co-produced with Nick Chambers, “Starstruck: Close Encounters of the Awkward Kind,” was awarded Boston’s Best Comedy Show. In 2019 she was named Boston Magazine's “Best Comic." She is a regular host for The Moth StorySlams and GrandSlams, her own Moth mainstage story has garnered 15 million+ views, and was included in The Moth's book, All These Wonders.
Producers
Small But Mighty Media
Small But Mighty Media is a development and production agency focused on creating non-fiction audio and video programs that inform and inspire audiences of all ages. Founded by Tracy Leeds Kaplan to promote understanding and engage kids during the pandemic, Small But Mighty Media aims to address underserved audiences with bespoke content and tell stories that need to be told.
Next Chapter Podcasts
Next Chapter Podcasts is a podcast production company dedicated to telling unique stories featuring bold, authentic voices across categories including politics, comedy, music, and sports. Next Chapter podcasts include the Spotify Original “The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers”, “The 2020 Politics War Room” with political strategist James Carville, and “The Tuff Juice Podcast” with NBA champion, entrepreneur, and activist Caron Butler, amongst others.