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Current Show: ICKY- A Radio Musical

On the Radio: Sept 14 – 20 2026

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Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman art depicted by Kolongi Brathwaite

Last 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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This 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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Next Week: Space Junk

Humans pollute everywhere we go, even space! Next time on The Children’s Hour, we learn about space junk and its aftermath with space anthropologist Dr. Alice Gorman. We’ll explore the consequences of polluting our upper stratosphere, find out what the Kessler Effect is and discover what the plan is for cleaning it up the trash. This episode has activities, vocabulary, links and more in our learning guide.

 

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