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Current Show: World War II

Broadcasting: April 28 – May 4, 2025

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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 more than 225 stations in 7 countries.

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Last Week: Frogs & Toads

This time on The Children’s Hour, we hop on frogs and toads with Senior Zoologist of the ABQ Biopark Zoo’s Amphibians and Reptiles, Josh Butler. Josh helps us understand what role they play in the environment around us. The kids in Extinction Diaries let us know how some frogs are faring in the wild, and why there’s an uphill hop for these fragile creatures to be safe from extinction.

This Week: World War II

Take a step back in time, to over 80 years ago to World War II, one of the biggest conflicts in human history, which changed modern humanity forever. From the early moments of the war until the end, we hear about the causes and consequences of war during this scary time. We learn from Ms. Teresa Rand Bridges’ bilingual 5th grade class at Alvarado Elementary, a public school in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Next Week: For Mom

This week on The Children’s Hour, we’re celebrating one of the most important people in our lives—our moms! You’ll hear from kids on our Kids Crew and from listeners who share sweet, funny, and heartfelt messages for their moms. From the very first Mother’s Day in the United States to how moms help us grow into our best selves, this show reminds us why mothers are so special.