The Midterms: A Political Report Card? 🗳️

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🗓️ 12 October 2022

⏱️ 24 minutes

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In today's episode: 🗞️ Ten things that you need to know right now: a bridge explosion in Crimea and a new pumpkin record. ✔️ Midterms breakdown with Shaniqua McClendon, VP of Politics at Crooked Media 🗳️ Take action: Hear how your voice can make a difference! 🤔 Trivia with Tessa: Desk 80 is a special desk in the US Senate Chamber, but do you know what it's filled with to make it so special? 💡 Get some ideas for recognizing Indigenous People's Day from the National Museum of the American Indian. 👀 Check out all the resources at Vote Save America for ideas on how to get involved in this year's elections! ✔️ Sign up for the: Ten News-letter 📧 Email us your fun facts, stories, and eye-rolling jokes at: hello@thetennews.com 📱 Follow the show on Instagram: @thetennews 🖱️ Visit our website for resources and a transcript of today's episode at: www.thetennews.com

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0:00.0	Oh man, I've got a headache.
0:04.0	Okay, Ryan, the lesson you learned today is that Fruit Punch is not a breakfast food.
0:11.0	Well, Katie, I just wanted to make sure you have your voting plan all set.
0:17.0	Midterms are right around the corner. Can you hold on for one sec? Hi, Mom.
0:21.6	Yeah, I called earlier to make sure you have your voting plan all set.
0:24.6	What in the whiskers is going on, Pam?
0:26.6	Can you hold on for one sec, Mom?
0:28.6	Right, perfect timing.
0:30.6	We're doing an episode on the midterm elections today, and I need your help.
0:33.6	Why are we doing an episode on the midterm elections if kids can't vote?
0:43.7	Um, a lot of the things that are voted upon affect our tenors. And while kids might not be able to vote,
0:50.9	they can use their voices to make sure their grownups do vote. Oh, wow. You're right. We got to dive in like it's a pool full of fruit punch. I don't know about that.
0:55.4	But yes, we got a roll.
0:56.9	I'm Pamela Kirkland.
0:58.9	It's Wednesday, October 12.
1:00.0	And I'm Ryan Willard.
1:01.8	And this is the 10 News.
1:03.2	10. 9, 8, 7, 6.
1:05.5	5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
1:13.6	We have a whole bunch of news to share with you, Tenors. Here are ten things you need to know right now.
1:20.6	Monday, October 10th was Indigenous People's Day.
1:25.6	It's a day to honor the cultures and histories
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