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Current Show: Renewable Energy

On the Radio: Sept 22 – 28, 2025

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

Last Week: Welcome Stranger

In this episode of The Children’s Hour, Grammy-winning oud player Rahim AlHaj shares his story of leaving Iraq as a refugee and finding a new home in New Mexico. Listeners will discover the oud, a 5,000-year-old string instrument, and learn about the challenges and strengths that refugees bring to their communities. The Kids Crew also talk about Malala Yousafzai and what it means to welcome strangers with kindness and compassion.

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

This 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.

Next 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.

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