Petroglyphs

The Kids Crew explores the ancient rock carvings known as petroglyphs. We visit Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project in northern New Mexico and talk with a ranger, an archaeologist, educator and volunteer help protect over 60,000 carvings. Then we meet the Acoma Pueblo...

For Mom

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More This show is for mom! It’s a celebration of mothers from Children’s Hour listeners and our kids crew. We’ll also learn the history of Mother’s Day, beginning 1872 when Julia Ward Howe made the first...

For Dad

Just in time for Father’s Day on June 15, 2025, this week on The Children’s Hour we celebrate Dad with the EGOT winning artist John Legend whose latest musical release is all about fatherhood, kids, and the love of childhood. Dads play a unique and special role in...

End Of School

Get ready to celebrate the end of the school year with The Children’s Hour! This week, we honor teachers, cheer for graduates, and dive into hilarious and heartfelt stories about finishing school. Plus, we share songs about summer adventures and new beginnings. Join...

Roots

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More In this episode of The Children’s Hour, we dig into the world of roots—how they feed plants, connect trees, and even store carbon to help our planet. Artist and educator Jane Westbrook shares her...

Create Your Own Way

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More Creativity comes in many forms, and on this episode of The Children’s Hour, we hear from legendary actor William Shatner, bestselling author Dan Gutman, street artist Maewyn Padilla, and young...

What is Justice?

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More What is justice, and how do courts make sure laws are fair? The Kids Crew talks with Maria Martinez-Sanchez from ACLU New Mexico to learn how the judicial system works, from local courts to the Supreme...

Lucky Diaz

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we meet Grammy-winning musicians Lucky Diaz and Alicia Gaddis from Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band. With seven Grammy nominations and a historic Latin...

Dr. Seuss

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More Dr. Seuss’ stories have delighted readers for generations with their fun rhymes and memorable characters. In this episode, we learn about his life, creative process, and the impact of his books....