

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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Mar 6, 2026 • 10min
From Revolution to War: The History Behind the Iran-Israel-US Conflict
In a special edition of CNN10: We've reported on this week's War with Iran, but what ultimately led to this watershed moment? We take half of the show to put the conflict into greater context. We'll begin in the 1950s, and explain the pivotal historical events: a coup, a revolution, a nuclear enrichment program and rounds of sanctions. Also in the Show: We'll explore the origins of Daylight Saving Time, and meet an unsung hero in Women's History who shaped the internet we know today. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2026 • 11min
The true meaning of Holi: India's Festival of Colors
Today on CNN10: We offer a window into the celebrations of Holi across India, and the inspiring message behind all of the vibrant colors. Then, we'll see how one artificial intelligence start up is using human experts to train its models, before checking out the awe-inspiring Mesopotamian antiquities that were just intercepted by Philadelphia airport security. All this and more on CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2026 • 11min
Meet the first paraplegic to receive a life changing brain implant
Today on CNN10: We'll learn about the science behind human brain implants, and see how the revolutionary technology has already changed one patient's life. Then, we'll see how a team of researchers was able to authenticate a painting by one of history's most famous artists decades after it was deemed a fake. Plus, we'll get a look at an adorable pygmy hippo that's helping scientists learn more about protecting the endangered species. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2026 • 11min
How one man accidentally hacked thousands of robot vacuums
Today on CNN10: We'll see how the escalating conflict with Iran is impacting everything from air travel, to the upcoming World Cup in North America. Plus, we'll see how one software developer accidentally found himself in control of thousands of robot vacuums, raising concerns about security risks in homes with smart devices. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 2026 • 11min
US and Israel carry out airstrikes on Iran
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on the escalating tensions in the Middle East, following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran over the weekend. Then, we'll see how one mother-daughter duo made a groundbreaking discovery at Australia's Great Barrier Reef, before celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary with a look back at the storied franchise. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 2026 • 11min
CNN10 Special Edition: Could this innovative tech help curb an energy crisis?
Today on a special episode of CNN10: We'll get an all-access tour of JTEC Energy, a laboratory founded by engineer and Super Soaker creator Dr. Lonnie Johnson. We'll see how his team is developing cutting-edge technology that turns waste heat into usable electricity, and learn how it could help reshape how we produce clean energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2026 • 12min
Could happiness be the key to winning Olympic gold?
Today on CNN10 - We'll take a look back at the history of the Grand Canyon on the anniversary of its enshrinement as a national park. Then, we'll learn what's driving up the cost of key computer components amid a boom in the artificial intelligence industry. Plus, we'll see how Norway's unique approach to training young athletes has turned the nation into an Olympic powerhouse. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2026 • 11min
How does social media affect our brains?
Today on CNN10: Dr. Sanjay Gupta gives us an update on the landmark social media trial that could impact thousands of similar future cases, and breaks how the science behind social media impacts our every day lives. Plus, we'll see how giant tortoises that were once locally extinct in the Galapagos Islands are finally making a comeback. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 2026 • 10min
Why one beauty brand is winning over Gen-Z despite tariffs
Today on CNN10: We'll take a look at the history behind the State of the Union address as President Donald Trump prepares to address Congress. Plus, we'll see how much of the Northeast U.S. is dealing with historic blizzard conditions, before learning how one popular makeup brand has built an empire and caught the eye of a young generation of customers. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 2026 • 11min
NASA's return to the moon hits a setback
Today on CNN10 - We'll get one last update from the final weekend of competition at Winter Olympic Games in Italy. Then, we'll see why NASA may be forced to push back their Artemis II mission to the moon, before taking a look at an emerging threat to sea turtle populations around the world. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


