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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: Jim Henson

On the Radio: Sept 7 – 13, 2026

The SHORTS are clips from our programs designed to use with our learning guides.

Season One is available now.

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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: 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.

Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman art depicted by Kolongi Brathwaite

This Week: Jim Henson

This time on The Children’s Hour podcast for kids we learn about the extraordinary life of Jim Henson, the legendary puppeteer who created Sesame Street, the Muppets, and many movies, TV shows, and songs. Jim Henson’s biographer Brian Jay Jones joins the Kids Crew in an exploration of the creative genius of a guy who just wanted to be remembered as a true artist. Learn even more in our learning guide.

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Next Week: ICKY - A Radio Musical

Written and presented by The Children’s Hour Radio Players, hear ICKY A Radio Musical. Comes with a Learning Guide!

Way back in the days before the end of The Big Sick, students everywhere were forced to stare at computer screens featuring live video feeds of their classmates.

With the help (and the subconscious musings) of a dreamer named Halley, a team of super heroes discover that unity and togetherness can get them through any sicky situation.

 

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