

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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Jan 22, 2026 • 11min
The remarkable story behind one of ping pong's biggest stars
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest developments out of Davos, Switzerland, where leaders are gathered for this year's World Economic Forum as President Trump attempts to acquire Greenland. Then, we'll learn about a potential social media ban in the United Kingdom that could impact how teens access their favorite platforms. Plus, we'll hear the remarkable backstory of Lily Zhang, the ping pong phenom who just became the first female to top the Major League Table Tennis rankings. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 2026 • 11min
The behavioral breakthrough that's changing how we see cows
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on a series of shark attacks that have forced the closure of dozens of beaches in Australia, and learn why weather trends could cause more encounters. Then, we'll see what's driving the decision to drastically reduce speed limits in one of Europe's most storied cities. Plus, we'll take a look at a remarkable discovery that's changing our understanding of cows' cognitive abilities. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 2026 • 11min
One high school's connection to the College Football National Championships
Today on CNN10: We'll go behind the scenes of college football's biggest game to hear from both star quarterbacks, and learn about one Miami high school's incredible connection to the game. Then, we'll get the latest on a series of deadly wildfires raging across Chile. Plus, we'll take a look at a grueling ultramarathon billed as the world's coldest race. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 2026 • 12min
How scientists proved horses really can smell fear
Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the emergency return to Earth for four astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Then, we'll unpack a new study by scientists that proves horses really can smell fear. Plus, we'll see how one trailblazing Olympian is helping forge a new generation of female fencers. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 2026 • 12min
Meet the first wheelchair user to travel to space
Today on CNN10: We learn the inspiring story of a woman who would not defer her outer space dream after a traumatic mountain bike accident, then, we see why an analog typing tool is making a comeback among those who need a break from scrolling, all before meeting one high school senior who helped her fellow classmates... one grocery sack at a time. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 2026 • 11min
A medical marvel in Peru
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on the situation in Venezuela, and a key meeting at the White House this week that could potentially impact who leads the country. Then, we'll learn what's driving a historic nurses strike in New York City. Plus, we'll see how a team of medical professionals in Peru successfully separated a pair of infant conjoined twins. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 2026 • 11min
Why does the US want Greenland?
Today on CNN10: We'll learn what's driving President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland from Denmark, and why past efforts for the territory have failed. Then, we'll take a look at a scientific study into some dogs' ability to pick up on new words by eavesdropping on our conversations. Plus, we'll see how Barbie is making history with an all-new inclusive update. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 2026 • 11min
The discovery that could shed light on the origin of "dark matter"
Today on CNN10: We'll take a look at protests in major cities across the U.S. after a woman was killed during a confrontation with federal immigration agents in Minnesota last week. Then, we'll see how a winter snow drought is fueling water concerns in states across the Western U.S. Plus, we'll get a look at a discovery that scientists say could shed light on one of the biggest mysteries in the universe. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 2026 • 10min
Why the US Government is revising the food pyramid
Today on CNN10: We'll show you the 5 ways the government has changed the guidelines on what Americans should be eating to stay healthy. Plus, we'll learn about an innovative new use for K-9's notoriously strong noses, all before hearing more of your "10 out of 10" moments of the year, submitted to our inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 2026 • 11min
How a rural wrestling gym is forging Olympic dreams for Egyptian girls
Today on CNN10: We'll get a look at the latest cutting-edge technology on display at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Then, we'll learn what's driving a surge in flu cases across the country, and how you can keep yourself safe. Plus, we'll see how a tiny gym in Egypt is helping train some of the country's strongest female wrestlers and inspiring a new generation of girls. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


