CNN 10

Why Being Bored Is Actually Good for Your Brain

June 3, 2026·11 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and get rare access to a hospital at the epicenter of the outbreak. Then, we'll learn why being bored is actually vital to your brain's development, before giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at last week's Scripps National Spelling Bee. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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