2021 Top Picks ๐ AND Special Guest Shannon Messenger ๐
It's a Ten News Kid Takeover! ๐ The New Year is almost here, so we're letting our Ten'ers take over the show to countdown to some of our favorite things from 2021. ๐ Today's episode is all about books! Listen in as Ten'er Nicola shares our Ten News top picks for the best books of the year! ๐ค Listen in as two very special Ten News correspondents sat down with one of our favorite authors, the EXTRA special, best-selling author, Shannon Messenger. ๐ And test your speed reading knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
Small Business Caturday! ๐ฑ
Ten News Gets Extra: It's Small Business Saturday and we are going crazy for cats! ๐ Learn why the day was created for small businesses.๐๏ธ Correspondent Ryan Nerz takes to one purr-fect small business, a cat cafe! ๐พ Hear 5 Fun Facts about our feline friends. ๐ฌ And test your business knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
COVID Vaccine Update: Lining Up For Shots ๐
In today's episode: ๐ฆ What's happening with the new Omicron variant and how do kids feel about getting vaccinated? ๐ Host Bethany Van Delft breaks down the latest COVID news and everything you need to know about the booster shot. And, hear a few special messages from fellow Ten'ers about their experience getting the vaccine. ๐๏ธ In the news: And, test your body knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
Animal Emotions ๐ฆ
In today's episode: ๐ฆ What can lions teach us about yawning? Find out today as Nature Nerds' Laine Farber tells us everything we need to know about how animals communicate. ๐ And, find out if animals have the same kind of emotions as humans from Correspondent Sarah Namias. ๐๏ธ In the news: Major outages, 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, and a very old artifact back where it belongs. And, test your knowledge about bees in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
"Get Your Brick On" with LEGO Masters' Amy Corbett ๐งฑ
Ten News Gets Extra: Is there a new LEGO set on your holiday wishlist? ๐ If not, you're definitely going to want to add one after today's episode with special guest LEGO Masters' Judge, Amy Corbett. ๐บ Listen in as Amy tells us what it's like being a part of the show and shares all things LEGO. ๐งฑ And, test your LEGO knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
Supporting Our Fellow Humans ๐ค
In todayโs episode: Today is Human Rights Day. ๐ Learn about the United Nationsโ Universal Declaration of Human Rights and why it is important. ๐ฃTen'er Aruna shares five of the articles. ๐ Host Bethany Van Delft breaks down the history behind the path to this universal declaration. ๐๏ธ In the news: Sad bagels and an IKEA sleepover. ๐ด And test your equality knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
Is The Taj Mahal Missing? ๐
In today's episode: Is the Taj Mahal missing? ๐ Find out what's happening with pollution in India and how did we come up with the word smog? ๐ญ Correspondent LizaBanks Campagna breaks it down and tells us everything we need to know about the science behind pollution. ๐๏ธ In the news: Searching for Christmas trees and a stay at the Home Alone house? โ๏ธ And test your smog knowledge in today's Trivia on The Ten. โ
Wild about Wildlife ๐
Ten News Gets Extra: It's World Wildlife Conservation Day!๐ฆ Learn what species are most at risk. ๐ Correspondent Ryan Nerz reports on Florida's recent conservation effort. ๐พ Hear a fun fact about sea turtles. ๐ข And test your animal knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
Hot Happenings in Music (Taylor's Version) ๐ต
In todayโs episode: Calling all Swifties! ๐คฉ We are talking about why Taylor Swift is re-recording her old songs. Correspondent Sarah Namias fills us in on Taylor Swift's big plan. ๐ค From naming records to naming bugs? ๐ชฒ Hear which superstars have insects named after them. ๐๏ธ In the news: Watching Omicron, the new COVID variant, and new NASA rockets. ๐ And test your musical instrument knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
Shipping Delays and Empty Shelves ๐ข
In todayโs episode: Have you noticed less toys on some shelves? It isn't from the Grinch, itโs "supply chain" issues. ๐งธ Listen to the Ten News Definition Breakdown to get caught up on all the terms in the news right now. ๐ Correspondent Pamela Kirkland brings us the latest on the supply chain and what products are impacted. ๐๏ธ Hear about the "Tickle-Me-Elmo" craze of the 90s. ๐๏ธ In the news: ๐ง Vegan cheese and a very old cake! ๐ And test your book publishing knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
400 Years Since The First Thanksgiving ๐ฆ
Ten News Gets Extra: It's Small Business Saturday and we are going crazy for cats! ๐ Learn why the day was created for small businesses.๐๏ธ Correspondent Ryan Nerz takes to one purr-fect small business, a cat cafe! ๐พ Hear 5 Fun Facts about our feline friends. ๐ฌ And test your business knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
Giving Thanks For Our Food ๐ฅง
In todayโs episode: Thanksgiving is almost here and we are talking food! ๐ Correspondent Pamela Kirkland talks with Misfits Market about how to stop food waste. ๐ Are you making pumpkin pie this week? ๐ฅง Correspondent Kenny Curtis is throwing pumpkins and telling us about the Punkin Chunkin event. ๐๏ธ In the news: ๐น A monster Reese's peanut butter cup and helping food pantries. โค๏ธ And test your pumpkin tossing knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
All Things Pumpkin and Spice
Ten News Gets Extra: ๐ Fall is in full swing! Pumpkins and changing leaves are on our mind. ๐ฆ Nature Nerds Podcast Laine Farber shares what animals love to play with pumpkins and how it helps their health. ๐ It is "leaf-peeping" time. Find out what that means and why this season looks different. ๐ And test your pumpkin knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month ๐
In todayโs episode: ๐ Celebrate Native American Heritage Month! ๐ง Hear about 5 Indigenous Americans making an impact right now. โ๏ธ Correspondent Nathalie Alonso shares the impact of climate change on the Alaskan Native community. ๐ก And learn about 10 inventions in 10 seconds! ๐๏ธ In the news: ๐ A warm welcome to the first Asian-American muppet and a candy-colored lobster? ๐ฆ And test your map knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
Appreciating Our Differences๐
In todayโs episode: ๐๏ธ Today is the International Day for Tolerance. Learn about what the day means and why our differences make us special. ๐ Correspondent Ryan Nerz talks to an amazing teen about how she overcame her stutter and dealt with bullies. ๐๏ธ In the news: Rising prices and new space records. ๐ And test your knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
COVID Vaccine Special with Dr. Alok Patel๐
In todayโs episode: ๐บ๐ธ November 11th is Veterans Day and we are honoring our service members.๐๏ธ Ten News Gets Extra: ๐ฃ With big news comes new questions. We are covering the latest COVID vaccine news and answering YOUR questions. ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ Is it safe? Will it hurt? Listen in as host Bethany Van Delft speaks with expert Dr. Alok Patel and answers this and more!
Honoring Our Military Members
In todayโs episode: ๐บ๐ธ November 11th is Veterans Day and we are honoring our service members.๐๏ธ Learn why the holiday is always 11/11 and what happened at the 11th hour of that day many years ago.๐ฉโโ๏ธ Ten'er Dylan interviews retired Air Force Major Courtney Davis about her time in the military.๐๏ธ In the news: Runners hit the pavement and reopened borders. ๐๏ธ And test your knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
IRL Climate Talks
In todayโs episode: โ๏ธ From the G20 Summit to the COP 26, world leaders are meeting to talk about climate change. ๐ Hear what the different countries have agreed to do to help the planet. ๐Did you know that the Earth got a climate report card from the United Nations? ๐ช๏ธ Listen in for what is said about the future.๐๏ธ In the news: Big first in Boston and sand is having a moment. ๐๏ธ And test your desert knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
In The Press Boxโพ
Ten News Gets Extra: โพ Still thinking about baseball? We are! ๐งข Ten News correspondents Kenny Curtis and Nathalie Alonso are talkin' the behind-the-scenes of covering baseball. ๐๏ธ And Nathalie shares her experience as a reporter for MLB.com. ๐ฟ And test your baseball knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ
Sleeping In๐ด
In todayโs episode: โฐ Daylight Saving Time is almost here! ๐ Are you ready to turn your clock back on November 7th? โ Correspondent Anya Schultz shares the history of why we change our clocks twice a year. ๐ด And get some interesting facts about Daylight Saving Time around the world. ๐๏ธ In the news: A big climate summit and pet scorpions? ๐ก And test your time-zone knowledge in today's Trivia on the Ten. โ