The Ten News, News For Curious Kids
Small But Mighty Media
Ages 9–14NewsExplainersConversation
Twice-weekly news show that goes deeper than headlines on one big topic.
Where KidNuz is breadth, The Ten News is depth — single-topic episodes on AI, screen time, climate. Host Pamela Kirkland is a Black woman journalist with an NPR-trained voice. Common Sense Media Seal.
Why it’s in PodFocus
Pair with KidNuz for breadth + depth.
At a glance
- Ages
- 9 to 14
- Good for
- Car, Quiet time, Morning
- About
- News, World cultures
- Format
- News, Explainers, Conversation
- Episodes
- About 13 min
- New episodes
- About once a week
- In the feed
- 490 episodes since 2020
- Made by
- Small But Mighty Media
Latest episodes
The newest full episodes in the feed as of 23 October 2026.
- Early Voting, Barn Owls & A Mars Record🗳️🦉🚀
- Valkyries, Minecraft & Huge Pumpkins 🏀🎮🎃
- Diesel Drama, Octopus Day & a Fat Bear Champion 🛢️🐙🐻
Questions parents ask
What age is The Ten News, News For Curious Kids for?
PodFocus lists it for ages 9 to 14. Ranges overlap on purpose: where a child lands inside one depends more on the child than on the number.
How long are The Ten News, News For Curious Kids episodes?
Episodes run about 13 minutes, most between 11 and 16 minutes. About the length of a school run or a bath.
Is The Ten News, News For Curious Kids still making new episodes?
Yes. New episodes come out about once a week; the latest was released on 23 October 2026. The feed lists 490 episodes going back to 2020, so a child who likes it won't run out soon.
Where should we start?
Anywhere. Try a recent episode, or one about something your child already loves, and if it lands, work back through the older ones.
Can my child listen without Wi-Fi?
In PodFocus, yes. Download episodes at home and they play without a connection, including in the car through CarPlay.
How do I let my child listen to The Ten News, News For Curious Kids and nothing else?
Add The Ten News, News For Curious Kids in PodFocus. Your child’s library holds only the shows you add, with no recommendations and nothing that plays on into a show you haven’t chosen.
