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The Children’s Hour

Kids Public Radio programs and podcasts for listeners of all ages.

Distributed by Native Voice One, the Native American Radio Network

Current Show: Summertime Best

On the Radio: Aug 24 – 30, 2026

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We produce high-quality children’s public radio programming and podcasts, cultivated through community involvement and immersion. The Children’s Hour is distributed by Native Voice One, the Native American Radio Network. Our award-winning kids’ public radio program, The Children’s Hour can be heard on demand as a weekly podcast and on over 300 stations in 7 countries.

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Last Week: Exoplanets

This Week: Summertime Best

Summertime is coming to an end, and the school year is about to start. We say goodbye to summer vacation and hear some of the best of the Kindie musicians who have released new music this summer. From Pierce Freelon to Laurie Berkner, we’ve got a musical celebration of the end of summertime, and will help you get ready to launch into a great school year.

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Next Week: Bears

Bear with us on The Children’s Hour as we meet the legendary Dr. Lynn Rogers from the North American Bear Center, a research faciility and rescue center in Ely Minnesota. Dr. Rogers is known for his Think Like A Bear reserach studies, enablling him to establish trust with a pack of bears. This episode is mixed with bear-inspired music and comes with a learning guide to explore bears even more.