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Current Show: Fungus Among Us

On the Radio: Dec 8 – 14, 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 nearly 300 stations in 7 countries.

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Last Week: Being Yourself

Being yourself means loving who you are and celebrating what makes you different. The Kids Crew and Katie Stone talk with author Jane Yolen and cartoonist Craig Yoe about how being true to themselves shaped their creative lives. From quiet reflection to out-loud laughter, this episode encourages everyone to be proud of who they are and to shine as their authentic self.

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This Week: Fungus Among Us

The Kids Crew and Katie Stone meet mycologist Peter McCoy to uncover the hidden world of fungi. Listeners learn how mushrooms recycle nutrients, clean pollution, and help plants grow. From underground mycelium to giant mushrooms in Oregon, this episode reveals how fungi keep our planet alive and connected.

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Next Week: Holidays 2025

Celebrate winter holidays with The Children’s Hour as we hear some of the best and latest in holiday themed Kindie music. We honor the many traditions kids enjoy as school takes a break, and we all get to have more time with our families and friends. Happy holidays from all of us on The Children’s Hour!

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