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On the Radio: Aug 31 – Sept. 6, 2026

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Last 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 in this podcast for kids. 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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This 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.

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Next 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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