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The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour Inc.
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Creativity
Children's Education
Education
Children's Literature
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World War II
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Kindie Music
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Lungfish
Negro Baseball Leagues
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Caves
Olympic Games
Parenting

The Children’s Hour is Kids Public Radio, broadcasting weekly on public radio stations worldwide. Our theme based shows are entertaining and educational, and feature only the best in music. Excellent for road trips, explore our world and learn with us!

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Latest Episodes

The Kids Crew explores the world of dragons with author Mari Mancusi. From ancient myths to modern stories, kids learn about many types of dragons and how they appear across cultures. The episode also includes a Kids Crew book review and what makes d... more

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This time on The Children’s Hour, our summer interns Julia Wolfe and Sophie Anderson-Haynie have co-written and produced a program about Banned Books. They teach us what that means, the history of banning books, and how it’s even possible in the era ... more

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Celebrate Mom with The Children's Hour in a musical Mother's Day special. We feature some of our favorite songs by Kindie artists honoring mothers, and we hear poetry about the special bond between kids and our moms. Happy Mother's Day to all who cel... more

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Grammy winning storyteller and author Bill Harley joins The Children’s Hour for a joyful hour of music and storytelling. From hilarious songs about whining and walking around the moon to a true story from second grade about courage and friendship, Bi... more

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Recent Guests

Mari Mancusi
Author of more than 30 books, including a dragons series
Author, Dawn of the Dragons / New Dragon City
Episode: Dragons
Pierce Freelon
Grammy-winning musician featured with Nina Freelon
Freelon family (Ancestors)
Episode: Mom
Bill Harley
Grammy-winning storyteller and musician, author of The Night of the Spadefoot Toads and Charlie Bumpers series
Bill Harley (artist)
Episode: Bill Harley
Melania Guerrera
Scientist who studies the vocalizations of whales
Episode: Whales
Trish Hinojosa
Musician introducing Culture Swing segment
Culture Swing
Episode: Earth Day – Rivers
Lindsay Munroe
A multi-instrumentalist and children’s musician, known for promoting kindness through her music.
Children's Musician
Episode: Kindness
Commander Reid Wiseman
Commander of the NASA Artemis 2 mission to go back to the moon
NASA
Episode: The Moon
Dr. Phil Plait
Known as The Bad Astronomer, he discusses how the moon was formed.
Episode: The Moon
Dr. Chip Sharer
Planetary geologist from the Institute of Meteoritics at the University of New Mexico
Institute of Meteoritics, University of New Mexico
Episode: The Moon

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Katie Stone
Host of The Children's Hour

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Educates Children with Respect and Gives them a Voice

    This is an excellent show, and such a good resource for educating children at home or at school. The Kids Crew interviews musicians, politicians, scientists, you name it. And the music is good too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Socorro Y
    United Statesa year ago
  • So good

    We have listened for a few years and the space and animal subjects are the best! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jajah12345
    United Statesa year ago
  • The young woman

    I am going to be a few minutes early but I’ll let the girls out in the next couple hours to pick it all off so I will let her out when you are here so that we don’t have any issues and I will get it done before the next couple minutes my. Kids

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nocuygcjhfcjugcmjgvuygn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Meaningful, gentle, and not dumbed down for kids

    I originally stumbled across the Children’s Hour on an AM radio rebroadcast and we’ve enjoyed it ever since. Even as a parent I have learned new things from each of the show’s topics. Thank you for accessible depth and humor for the family!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThugginHardPugs
    United Statesa year ago
  • Beautiful writing, really made for children 🙏🏽❣️

    Love the content and playlists. It’s paced and the voices are kid-friendly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Indigecooker
    United States2 years ago

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Engaging and educational for families and kids.
Great mix of music, science, and stories; keeps both kids and parents entertained.
Appreciated for accessible depth and gentle, family-friendly content.
Consistently praised for hosting and guest quality, with positive community feel.

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Dragons
Q: Mari, what inspired you to write a prequel to New Dragon City and to imagine dragons arriving in our world five years earlier?
I wanted to explore fresh angles on dragon lore, show how communities react to extraordinary events, and give kids a lens to discuss big changes—like how families adapt when there are dragons and when parents disagree about how to handle new realities.
Firefighters
Q: How is it that you can volunteer and be a firefighter in these smaller communities?
Many rural communities rely on volunteer firefighters due to budget constraints for a paid department; training is provided for those who volunteer.
Firefighters
Q: What do you actually do all day at the fire station?
Every day at the fire station involves various tasks beyond fighting fires, including medical responses which make up about 80% of their calls.
Reading To Dogs
Q: Does reading to the dogs help kids learn how to read?
Yes, it's essential for learning to read as it provides a calm environment to practice reading skills without the pressure of an audience.
Reading To Dogs
Q: What is Read To The Dogs?
It is a program for the library where registered therapy dogs come in for children to read to them.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children's Hour

What is The Children's Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A family-focused, education-oriented show features a mix of kid-friendly music, guest interviews, storytelling, and science. Episodes frequently pair entertainment with learning—from banned books and social topics to space, forests, oceans, and financial literacy—often weaving in local community partners and student voices. Notable strengths include fresh, interactive formats with child participation, prominent guests from science, education, and the arts, and a consistent emphasis on kindness, curiosity, and real-world learning for families on road trips and at home. The program often highlights local NM partnerships and values accessible education, making it a strong platform for guest experts, educators, and family-oriented brands seekin... more

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The Children's Hour launched 8 years ago and published 291 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Children's Hour include:

1. Mari Mancusi
2. Pierce Freelon
3. Bill Harley
4. Melania Guerrera
5. Trish Hinojosa
6. Lindsay Munroe
7. Commander Reid Wiseman
8. Dr. Phil Plait

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