Patriotism and Leadership

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More What does patriotism mean, and what makes someone a good leader? This week on The Children’s Hour, bilingual eighth graders from Washington Middle School explore the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance,...

Owls

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More Who’s hooting? On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we learn all about owls!  More than 200 species of owls live around the world. Maybe you have had the experience like some of our Kids Crew, of...

Petroglyphs

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More 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...

For Dad

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More 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...

Community Science

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More This time on The Children’s Hour we learn how everyone can contribute to active scientific research by participating in Community Science with groups like BEMP: the Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring...

End Of School

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More 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,...

Camping With Kids

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More The Kids Crew goes camping! From campfire safety to packing for the trail, we talk with experts from Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions and a meteorologist about how to enjoy the outdoors safely. Whether...

Migration

Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More Why do animals travel thousands of miles each year? On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we explore the fascinating world of migration with author and researcher Scott Weidensaul.  You’ll even...

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...