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Last Week: Renewable Energy

In this episode of The Children’s Hour, we explore renewable energy with experts in solar, wind, geothermal, and hydro power. The Kids Crew ask big questions about how renewable energy works, why it’s cleaner than fossil fuels, and what the future of energy could look like. With guests Rebecca “Puck” Stair, Jim DesJardins, and Dr. Sherri Kelly, we learn how kids can be part of building a cleaner, brighter tomorrow.

Five children in a refugee camp. One in back has bandaged eyes. Kids are smiling but it's clear life is difficult.

This Week: Balloons!

Get blown away with The Children’s Hour as we lift into the skies to explore balloons. From the first hot air balloon flight in France to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the Kids Crew learns about balloon history, science, and art. We hear a symphony inspired by balloon burners, explore weather balloons, and find out why balloon releases are harmful to animals. It’s a colorful adventure filled with discovery and inspiration.

Five children in a refugee camp. One in back has bandaged eyes. Kids are smiling but it's clear life is difficult.

Next Week: Animals In The Backyard

The Kids Crew discover the animals living right outside our doors. From prairie dogs, coyotes, and roadrunners in New Mexico to monkeys in Thailand, stray dogs in India, koalas in Australia, and wildlife in Brazil, we learn how animals adapt to city life. With expert guest Cooper Freeman and research from junior producer Thaniel Lentz, we explore the challenges and joys of living alongside wild creatures everywhere.

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