

CNN 10
CNN Podcasts
Explaining global news to a global audience: This is the mission of CNN 10, a 10-minute educational news show that appears as a daily digital video and audio podcast. CNN 10 serves a growing audience interested in compact on-demand news broadcasts ideal for explanation seekers on the go or in the classroom.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 11min
Watch this before applying to college
Today on CNN10: The window to apply for Financial Aid programs opens early for a select beta group, we've got the details. Plus, we track massive wildfires sweeping across Europe, before discussing the ambitious talks of a transcontinental railroad that would connect both U.S. coasts. Then, we meet Wavy Dave — the robotic fiddler crab that helps scientists study crustacean courtship. All this and more on CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 2025 • 11min
How A.I. is being used by police departments
Today on CNN10: We discuss what we know about a dangerous steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania, before explaining why the U.S. and China are pressing pause on their tariff hikes,. Then, we see how A.I. is being tested to help some police departments write reports. We’ll head to the South China Sea, where two Chinese military ships have collided, and dive into the discovery of a starfish with, well… a surprisingly large backside. All this and more on today’s CNN10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 2025 • 11min
11-year-old becomes youngest American to summit Matterhorn
Today on CNN10: We learn about a new technology that could safely remove unwanted drones from the airspace around sporting events, concerts and eventually-- war zones. Then, we get an update on how to watch the year's most popular meteor shower, before taking a historical stroll through the White House Rose Garden. Plus, we'll meet an 11-year-old boy who just became the youngest American to summit Matterhorn in the Alps. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 2025 • 11min
The latest woman to change sports history
Today on CNN10: President Trump and Russian President Putin will meet in Alaska to discuss how to end the War in Ukraine. Plus, we celebrate a milestone in sports with MLB’s first female umpire, and the return of SpaceX’s Dragon Capsule. Then we'll travel to China, where soccer-playing robots show off their footwork, and in Texas, newly uncovered dinosaur tracks give unsuspecting volunteers a peek into prehistoric life. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 8, 2025 • 10min
Why a beloved toy store was forced to close
Today on CNN10: After a decade of contaminated water systems, the Environmental Protections Agency now says the water in Flint, Michigan is safe to drink. Then we see how ChatGPT is trying to keep students from using its A.I. to cheat on their homework. Plus, an exclusive report from a beloved toy store in New York City, whose owner says she can no longer afford to stock her shelves since tariffs were enforced. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7, 2025 • 13min
CNN10 Special Edition: The Role of the Monarchy, The Role of the Crown
Today on CNN10-- A full ten minutes on one fascinating topic: The difference between the British government and the Royal Family. The U.K. runs their country quite differently from the way we do things here in the U.S. And what roles do the King, the Queen and the Prince even play? It can get confusing, but we're here to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 6, 2025 • 11min
Gifford Fire becomes largest California wildfire this year
Today on CNN10: Coy teams up with CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam to unpack the chaos behind California’s wildfires. Then, a look back at a historic anniversary in Hiroshima, followed by a deep dive into how social media swindlers are using fake identities on LinkedIn. All that and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 5, 2025 • 12min
What happens if an asteroid hits the moon?
Today on CNN10: An asteroid being monitored by scientists has changed course... we explore what could happen next. Then, back on Earth, we visit ancient petroglyphs that were just discovered in Hawaii, before looking into why Chinese companies are clamoring to get their storefronts to the U.S. Then, Coy takes a field trip to Asheville, North Carolina to get an update on how the town is recovering after Hurricane Helene. All of this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 2025 • 11min
Back to School: The biggest news stories you may have missed this summer
Today on CNN10: Coy kicks off the new school year with a refresher on some of the summer’s biggest news events. Then, we talk to some teens who attended Pope Leo's Youth Jubilee in Rome, before uncovering the unexpected origins of the potato plant. Coy also sits down with Olympic swimming legend Katie Ledecky to talk training and determination. All that and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2025 • 12min
A Very Special Summer Shoutout
This week on CNN10: Coy joins us from our new Wall of Friends, featuring art, photos and memorabilia from all of YOU! We begin with an update on the starvation crisis in Gaza. Then, we head to Australia, where teens have outsmarted A.I. in a math competition. Back in the US, Coca-Cola releases a new version of its soda, and kids take their cases to a Florida judge. All this and more, this week on CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


