

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 7, 2026 • 12min
NASA's quest to repurpose man-made trash on the moon
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on the investigation into a deadly fire at popular Swiss ski resort on New Year's Day. Then, we'll take a look at a massive prehistoric discovery, just outside one of the venues for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. Plus, we'll see how NASA is turning to some students in order to help find ways to repurpose man-made waste on the moon. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 2026 • 12min
The multi-million dollar tuna sold at 2026's first fish market sale
Today on CNN10: We are learning more about Venezuela's future after its president was detained by the U.S. Military. Then, we show you the rare snow storms and rain wreaking havoc in California, before showing you the monster catch that broke the world record for most expensive fish ever sold. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 2026 • 11min
A stunning regime change in Venezuela
Today on CNN10: We'll dive in to the latest developments out of Venezuela, after U.S. military forces captured and removed now-deposed President Nicolás Maduro following weeks of rising tensions. We'll learn about what led up to the unprecedented events, and see what could come next. Plus, we'll take a look at a group of Buddhist monks who are crossing the United States on foot in a bid to promote peace. All this and more on the first CNN10 of 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2025 • 10min
The top stories of 2025, according to you!
Today on a special year-end edition of CNN10: We'll look back at the biggest stories of 2025, as picked by you! Then, we'll take a virtual field trip around the world to see how cities from Los Angeles to Lisbon are ringing in the holiday season with festive displays. Plus, we'll learn what questions Amazon's Alexa virtual assistants were asked the most this year. All this and more on the final CNN10 of 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 2025 • 11min
The AI-tech behind your favorite Spotify feature
Today on CNN10: We'll get the latest on Ford Motor Company's decisions to pivot from their ambitious EV plans - and what it may mean for the electric vehicle industry. Then, learn about the machine learning algorithms that power some of the year's most popular app features, like "Spotify Wrapped." Plus, we'll see how some festive critters at the London Zoo are ringing in the holidays. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 2025 • 11min
A sub-zero look at the world's coldest city
Today on CNN10: We'll learn about the space race that could change how people around the world access the internet, as companies launch more satellites into orbit to challenge Starlink. Then, we'll look at a first -of-its-kind study shedding light on a unique partnership between dolphins and killer whales. Plus, we'll see how people in the world's coldest city handle the sub-zero temps during their daily routines. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2025 • 11min
How Japan is confronting its deadly bear crisis
Today on CNN10: Japan has seen a record number of bear attacks this year-- CNN investigates why and what can be done to protect locals. Plus, we get to snoop inside the UK's largest lost-and-found... and hear what the government authority does with some of the wild items that go unclaimed. And don't miss a heartwarming father-daughter dance just in time for the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2025 • 11min
This football rivalry is older than six US states
Today on CNN10: We'll dive into the history behind college football's most storied rivalry -- the annual Army-Navy game. Then, we'll see how one city is dealing with a troublesome trend involving driverless cars. Plus, we'll learn about the newest honorees on Hollywood's iconic "Walk of Fame" -- and hear the surprising story behind their nomination. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2025 • 11min
Italian cuisine receives an unprecedented accolade
Today on CNN10: We'll learn what's causing the torrential rainfall bringing widespread flooding to parts of the Pacific Northwest this week. Then, we'll dive in to a culinary first - as Italian cuisine becomes the first food style to attain UNESCO heritage status. Plus, we'll get a look at TIME Magazine's annual "Person of the Year" announcement. All this and more on today's CNN 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2025 • 11min
How a distant war is hurting Finland's reindeer herds
Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the National Weather Service's struggle to fill hundreds of critical jobs, and the impact it could have on weather forecasts during the upcoming winter storm season. Then, we'll see why reindeer farmers in Finland say Russia's war in Ukraine is harming their herds from hundreds of miles away. Plus, we'll take a look at this year's Nobel Prize awards, and a unique exhibit showcasing past winners of the storied prizes. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


