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The Children’s Hour Radio Show & Podcast
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The Children's Hour is a syndicated public radio show & podcast produced with kids of all ages!

Distributed by Native Voice One, the Native American Radio Network.

Listen here: childrenshour.org
Tune in to learn how #mushrooms, molds, yeasts, and mycelium shape life on Earth — with special guest Peter McCoy, founder of Mycologos school of #mycology. Follow along with our free learning guide: childrenshour.org/fungus-amongus/
December 10, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Who better to teach us about being yourself than a General Manager of the Muppets? Our latest podcast episode features Craig Yoe, and children’s author Jane Yolen to talk about celebrating our authentic selves!
Free learning guide at www.childrenshour.org/being-yourse...
December 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
This episode, we’re encouraging everyone to be proud of who they are and shine as their authentic selves! For more, check out our free #educational learning guide: www.childrenshour.org/being-yourse...
December 6, 2025 at 12:58 AM
What does it mean to truly be yourself? We spoke with two guests who have built their lives and careers around being true to who they are. As always, turn to our free learning guide for more activities and reflections: www.childrenshour.org/being-yourse...
December 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Learn all about the #brain on our latest podcast episode, now streaming! With experts from the Mind Research Network AND our free learning guide at www.childrenshour.org/the-brain-learning-guide-pdf/
December 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Join us this weekend in exploring the most powerful organ in the human body—the #brain! With experts from the Mind Research Network and a free learning guide at www.childrenshour.org/the-brain-learning-guide-pdf/
November 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
How does your brain control everything you do? The Kids Crew and Katie Stone talk with scientists Ingrid Lane and Nick Aese from the Mind Research Network to uncover the secrets of how our brain works! Listen along with our free learning guide at www.childrenshour.org/the-brain-learning-guide-pdf/
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
This holiday season, we’re thankful for you, our listeners! That’s what we’re talking about on our latest podcast, and in the additional learning guide at childrenshour.org/our-thanks-learning-guide-pdf/
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Gratitude matters, and this episode is in celebration of our thanks to you, our listeners! Find our additional learning guide, full of ideas and resources for practicing #gratitude, at childrenshour.org/our-thanks-learning-guide-pdf/
November 21, 2025 at 12:48 AM
It’s #breakfast time on The Children’s Hour! Stream our latest podcast to learn all about nutrition, the history of breakfast, and traditions from around the world! Additional learning guide at: www.childrenshour.org/breakfast-le...
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
We’re learning about #breakfast! Tune in to find out how best to fuel your day, and what other kids eat in the morning all over the world! Additional learning guide at: www.childrenshour.org/breakfast-le...
November 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
#Breakfast is the most important meal of the day — and it’s different all over the world! The Kids Crew asked a nutritionist all about how to make smart choices for a healthy morning meal. Additional learning guide at: www.childrenshour.org/breakfast-le...
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
We learned so much about #lemurs on our latest podcast episode! Tune in for lemur fun facts, ancient history, and conservation efforts! More at childrenshour.org/lemurs/
November 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
If you enjoyed our show on #lemurs, the fun doesn’t have to end! We publish free learning guides with all of our episodes — just go to childrenshour.org/lemurs-learning-guide-pdf/
November 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Ever wonder why #lemurs are only found in Madagascar? Or what it means to have a “stink fight”? We asked these Qs and more to our guest Faye Goodwin from the Duke Lemur Center for our show all about lemurs! More at childrenshour.org/lemurs/
November 7, 2025 at 11:19 PM
From stink fights to climbing cliffs, we uncover how #lemurs live and how conservation efforts — and people like you — can make a difference in saving them. We’re joined by special guest Faye Goodwin from the Duke Lemur Center!
November 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Did you know our #composers episode was written by a member of the Kids Crew? Our very own Junior Producer and intern, Thaniel, has worked his way up the ranks over the years at The Children’s Hour. His masterpiece on composers is now streaming in our podcast feed!
November 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
We’re learning all about #composers — the people who write music! We meet Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and even modern day legendary composer Bill Sherman. Go to childrenshour.org/composers/ for more!
November 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This week we explore how songs are created by people from long ago and today.. with special guest Bill Sherman, a legendary #composer from Broadway and Sesame Street 🎶
Go to childrenshour.org for more!
October 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Now you can catch our special #Halloween episode wherever you get podcasts! We took a deep dive into one of the most well known Halloween traditions: #pumpkins! Go to childrenshour.org/pumpkin-spice for more.
October 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
This spooky season we’re talking about pumpkins — pumpkin traditions, stories, and fun facts! Go to childrenshour.org/pumpkin-spice for more.
October 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
It’s a special Halloween edition of The Children’s Hour! We’ll learn the story of Stingy Jack, discover surprising pumpkin facts, and find out the meaning behind teal pumpkins. Go to childrenshour.org for more!
October 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
We’re learning about #dendrochronology on the podcast this week! That’s the study of the growth of tree rings. Visit childrenshour.org for more!
October 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
There’s so much to learn from the rings of a #tree! From climate change to ancient ruins, we’re unpacking everything this week on The Children’s Hour. Visit childrenshour.org for more!
October 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
There’s so much to learn from the rings of a #tree! From climate change to ancient ruins, we’re unpacking everything this week on The Children’s Hour. Visit childrenshour.org for more!
October 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM