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The Ten News, News For Curious Kids
Interested in what's going on around you? 🤔 The Ten News podcast is a bite-sized podcast for kids and their adults that explains what’s going on in the world. 🌎 Each episode explores topics kids care about most including events, sports, science, gaming, pop culture, entertainment, and more! 🗞️ The Ten News also features some pretty awesome guests; LEGO Masters Judge Amy Corbett, America’s top doctor Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sarah Natochenny, the voice of Ash Ketchum for Pokemon fans, and many more. 🤩 It’s a great way for you and your family to stay connected with what’s going on in the world. 😊 The Ten News is also a Common Sense Media Selection as a great podcast for kids!
Pamela Kirkland
Pamela Kirkland is an award-winning journalist based in Atlanta. Outside of The Ten News, she is the host of NPR's Morning Edition at Georgia Public Broadcasting. Prior to that she was a field producer for CNN, where she covered breaking news events around the country, ranging from hurricanes to elections. Pamela has also worked for The PBS NewsHour reporting on stories looking at the opioid crisis, immigration, education, and more. She's traveled the country covering four presidential campaigns, Congress, and the White House. She graduated with a degree in Political Science and Communication from the University of Pittsburgh.
Ryan Willard
Ryan Willard is an award-winning filmmaker and writer based in NYC. He was a fellow of the Sesame Street Writers’ Room in 2019, wrote for their upcoming animated series, Bea’s Block, and was proud to help bring Ji-Young, Sesame’s first Asian muppet to the screen. Ryan started in children’s media at the age of 7 when he starred in Wee Sing in Sillyville and later, fulfilled a life-long dream when he hosted Slime Across America on Nickelodeon. He co-produced After Class, starring Justin Long and Fran Drescher, which premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, and his short film, Quantum, appeared in over 30 festivals and won 8 awards. In his free time, Ryan enjoys hosting professional table tennis events and has MC’d the World Table Tennis Championships.
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Pamela Kirkland
Pamela Kirkland is an award-winning journalist based in Atlanta. Outside of The Ten News, she is the host of NPR's Morning Edition at Georgia Public Broadcasting. Prior to that she was a field producer for CNN, where she covered breaking news events around the country, ranging from hurricanes to elections. Pamela has also worked for The PBS NewsHour reporting on stories looking at the opioid crisis, immigration, education, and more. She's traveled the country covering four presidential campaigns, Congress, and the White House. She graduated with a degree in Political Science and Communication from the University of Pittsburgh.
Ryan Willard
Ryan Willard is an award-winning filmmaker and writer based in NYC. He was a fellow of the Sesame Street Writers’ Room in 2019, wrote for their upcoming animated series, Bea’s Block, and was proud to help bring Ji-Young, Sesame’s first Asian muppet to the screen. Ryan started in children’s media at the age of 7 when he starred in Wee Sing in Sillyville and later, fulfilled a life-long dream when he hosted Slime Across America on Nickelodeon. He co-produced After Class, starring Justin Long and Fran Drescher, which premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, and his short film, Quantum, appeared in over 30 festivals and won 8 awards. In his free time, Ryan enjoys hosting professional table tennis events and has MC’d the World Table Tennis Championships.