Take Me Out to the Ball Game ⚾️
🏟 Why did Major League Baseball move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta? 🧢 As the 2021 MLB season gets into full swing, we learn about the mysterious origins of America’s pastime, and the truth about Abner Doubleday, the Father of Baseball. ⚾️ What's the longest game in MLB history? Which MLB player has the most homeruns? The answers to these questions and more in today's Fact Attack! 👩🏾 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Ask an Expert: Dr. Bob Wachter 👨⚕️
👨⚕️On today's special Ask an Expert, we're joined by Dr. Bob Wachter, Chair, UCSF Dept. of Medicine, author, and guest host of In the Bubble! He's answering questions around the pandemic and the Covid vaccines. Plus, some listener-submitted questions. 🏖 What will the Summer be like? 🏫 When can kids go to school without masks? 💉 Does it matter which vaccine you get? When does he think kids will be able to get the Fauci Ouchie? Plus, much more! Dive in, you don't want to miss out!
April Fool's Day: Two Truths and a Lie! 🤪
🤪 We're in the April Fool's Day spirit! Can you spot the prank in today’s two truths and a lie episode? It's harder than you think. 🏄♂️ Does surfer Dana McGregor really give surfing lessons to kids with the help of two goats named Pismo and Grover? 🔔 Did fast food company Taco Bell really purchase the Liberty Bell and rename the US landmark the Taco Liberty Bell? ⭐️ Did a huge star in a galaxy 75 million light-years away really just disappear? Listen until the end to find out if you got it right!
Special Guest: Author Lisa Papademetriou 📚
💐 Let's learn about four springtime holidays: Passover, Easter, Holi, and Ramadan! 📚 As National Reading Month comes to a close, we sit down with author of more than 30 books for children, Lisa Papademetriou and her grammar-obsessed alter ego, Ivana Correctya! 🏎 What is Formula 1 racing? How is Formula 1 different from NASCAR? 🥣 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Ten News EXTRA: Emoji expert Jennifer Daniel 🤯
🤣 It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! 🎨 In this week's edition we look at emojis! 🤯 We're joined by Jennifer Daniel, chair of the emoji subcommittee at the Unicode Consortium, to get the full scoop on exploding heads and boomerangs in our full interview. 😀 Plus! The emoji-themed Trivia Question of the Day!
Progress in Congress 👩🏽💼
👩🏽💼 The Senate confirmed Congresswoman Deb Haaland to become President Joe Biden’s Secretary of the Interior. Why is that a big deal? 👖 Why weren't some members of Congress allowed to wear pants until the 1970s? 🍄 Why are mushrooms the new hot topic in the world of space exploration? 🌮 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Spotlight: Who Gets The Money In Sports? ⛹️♀️
⛹️♀️ We're bringing you an additional episode this week to highlight the recent discussion around inequality in men's and women's sports, after Oregon Ducks player Sedona Prince filmed a viral video in the Women's NCAA basketball workout room during March Madness. ⛹️♂️ Where else is there a difference? Listen to correspondent Kenny Curtis shine a spotlight on the gender pay gap in sports. 💰
How To Be An Ally 🕊
🕊 Following the tragic events that took place in Atlanta last week that resulted in eight people losing their lives, six of whom were women of Asian descent, we take a look at the importance of allyship, and learn how everyone can be an ally to someone. 🌈 Then, we're joined by Jennifer Daniel, Chair of the Emoji Subcommittee for Unicode. We discuss the importance of inclusion in emojis, what emojis we can expect in the next release, and her thoughts on our use of emojis. 👒 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Ten News EXTRA: Celebrating Women’s History Month 👩🏾🎨
🤣 It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! In this week's edition we celebrate Women’s History Month! Let's kick things off with Five Fascinating Facts about Women’s History Month! Then, the extended interview with the first ever “crayon activist” Bellen Woodard. Named one of Time Magazine’s Kid of the Year honorees, we learn how she's making change with her Bellen’s More Than a Peach project. Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
World Down Syndrome Day 💙💛
👽 What has the NASA Perseverance rover been up to since it landed on Mars? 💙💛 Let's learn what you can do to celebrate and raise awareness on World Down Syndrome Day! 🏀 Then, college basketball fans get wild in March every year. What is March Madness all about? ⛹️♀️ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
What Is Herd Immunity? 💉
⏰ Why has a movement against Daylight Saving developed in recent years? 💉 We know getting the COVID vaccine helps build immunity to the virus, but how can herd immunity help prevent COVID infections? Jacob and Olivia from the Curious Kid Podcast explain COVID herd immunity. 🐀 In today's Creature Feature, we learn how naked mole rats talk to each other using a unique dialect. 🍅 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Ten News EXTRA: Coin Shortage💰
🤣 It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! 💰 This week it's the coin shortage edition. 🤑 Let's check in on an unexpected side effect of the Covid 19 pandemic we previously covered - the national coin shortage. 🐠 Then, visit an aquarium in North Carolina where they’ve figured out how to put their coins to good use. 🗺 Plus! What did two teenagers in Israel discover inside of an 1100 year old clay jar!?
Vaccine Angels & Women In Science! 💉
🏔 How is President Biden doing on his promise to move fast on environmental protections? 💉 14-year-old Benjamin Kagan, founder of the Chicago Vaccine Angels, joins us to explain how he's helping make sure vaccines can get to the people who need them most. 👩🏽🔬 Our celebration of Women's History Month continues with our five favorite books about women in science! 🐻 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Special Guest Claribel A. Ortega 👻
🍪 What are internet cookies? And why won't Google allow cookies anymore? 👻 March is National Reading Month, and we have author Claribel A. Ortega on to talk about her hit book Ghost Squad, and how great readers can become great writers! 🦹♀️ Learn how Marvel Comics is honoring super heroes, like She-Hulk, Spider-Woman, and Shuri for Women's History Month. 📚 Plus, on today's fact attack, we learn the origin of Litte Free Library!
Ten News EXTRA: Creepy Crawlies 🐜
🤣 It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! 🐞 Today we're learning all about bugs! 🧚♀️ We're joined by entomologist Dr. Jessica Ware to talk about working with bugs. 🐜 Then it's time for the creepy crawly Fact Attack! The ant edition. 🦟 Plus! the buzzing Trivia Question of the Day!
Celebrating Women's History 👩🏽💼
🏳️🌈 What is the Equality Act? What can the Equality Act do to expand the rights of the LGBTQ community? 🌊 We're joined by a professional manatee rescuer for a special That's a Job!? segment! 👩🏽💼 Let's celebrate Women's History Month with Five Fascinating Facts about how it all got started! 🏡 Plus! Let's get moving with today's Trivia Question of the Day!
World Wildlife Day with Dr. Gabby Wild 👩🏻
🐯 March 3rd is World Wildlife Day! So what is World Wildlife Day? 👩🏻 On today's Ask An Expert, we're joined by National Geographic Kids educator and wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Gabby Wild. 🐘 Dr. Gabby is answering questions about animals, being a wildlife veterinarian, her new book Wild Vet Adventures from Nat Geo Books, and some of the biggest, scariest animals she's ever treated! 🦁 Future veterinarians and animal lovers alike, get ready for a wild ride!
Ten News EXTRA: Orange Snow & Winter Blues ❄️
From now on every Saturday The Ten News is getting EXTRA! 🤣 Here's this week's extra episode: 🌒 What is the Winter Solstice, and when is it? 🧠 What are the winter blues? Did you know the shorter days of winter can affect our mood and mental health? ⛷ Plus! What strange occurence turned the snow orange at a ski resort in Switzerland?
Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Day 👾
🏫 What do the updated CDC guidelines say about schools reopening? Do teachers have to get the COVID vaccine? 🌨 Why are freezing temperatures more dangerous in places like Texas than they are in other parts of the United States? Correspondents Jacob & Olivia Rozencwaig from the Curious Kid Podcast explain the massive power outages in Texas. 👾 Let's celebrate Pokémon Day on Pokémon's 25th anniversary with Five Fascinating Facts about the franchise. 🐝 Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Ask an Expert: Dr. Jess Talks Mental Health & Wellness 👩🏾⚕️
🚨 How did a winter storm cause massive blackouts in Texas? Why did President Biden declare a state of emergency in Texas?👩🏾⚕️ Dr. Jessica Clemons, aka Dr. Jess, joins us for an Ask An Expert segment to discuss mental health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. 🦖 What did a baby T-Rex dinosaur look like? Let's find out on today's Creature Feature! 🦇 Plus! How did a geriatric fruit bat named Statler become an internet sensation?