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Querencia: A Place We Call Home
From: The Children's Hour Inc.
Series: The Children's Hour
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This time on The Children’s Hour we learn about the concept of querencia: the feeling of “home” in a place, and with our communities. Using poetry,...

Bought by WGTE Public Media, KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), KSTK, RadioFreePalmer, KECG and more


  • Added: Mar 25, 2024
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 6
03252024: Querencia: A Place We Call Home, 3/25/2024
From: The Children's Hour Inc.
Series: The Children's Hour (Subscribable)
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This time on The Children’s Hour we learn about the concept of querencia: the feeling of “home” in a place, and with our communities. Using poetry,...

  • Added: Mar 13, 2024
  • Length: 58:00
At The Bottom Of The Sea
From: The Children's Hour Inc.
Series: The Children's Hour
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The Children's Hour get a tour of the JOIDES Resolution, a scientific research vessel exploring the ocean floor.

Bought by KECG, KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), RadioFreePalmer, KSTK, Allegheny Mountain Radio and more


  • Added: Feb 27, 2023
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 11
20230227: At The Bottom Of The Sea, 2/27/2023
From: The Children's Hour Inc.
Series: The Children's Hour (Subscribable)
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The Children's Hour get a tour of the JOIDES Resolution, a scientific research vessel exploring the ocean floor.

  • Added: Feb 24, 2023
  • Length: 58:00
Imagining A Safety Net
From: Rebecca McInroy
Series: American Compassion
Caption: American Compassion, Credit: Bonnie Siegler
In this first episode of American Compassion, we explore what life was like in America without a safety net. Join executive producer Rebecca McInro...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio and KUT


  • Added: Aug 05, 2022
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 2
Every Day is Earth Day
From: The Children's Hour Inc.
Series: The Children's Hour
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Celebrate our planet Earth with The Children's Hour, and our special guests, renown climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann, author Megan Herbert, and k...

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, WVTF, Allegheny Mountain Radio, KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio) and more


  • Added: Apr 19, 2022
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 9
20220418: Every Day is Earth Day, 4/18/2022
From: The Children's Hour Inc.
Series: The Children's Hour (Subscribable)
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Celebrate our planet Earth with The Children's Hour, and our special guests, renown climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann, author Megan Herbert, and k...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2022
  • Length: 58:00
20210913: Kids Online, 9/13/2021
From: The Children's Hour Inc.
Series: The Children's Hour (Subscribable)
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With kids online so much of their lives, we learn more about privacy and internet safety with award winning author and technologist Cory Doctorow. ...

  • Added: Sep 09, 2021
  • Length: 58:00
Patriotism & Leadership
From: The Children's Hour Inc.
Series: The Children's Hour
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We learn from bilingual 8th graders what the Pledge of Allegiance and patriotism means to them, then we travel across town to hear from 4th graders...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], KSTK, Allegheny Mountain Radio, KQRU FM LP and more


  • Added: Jun 28, 2021
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 12
20210419: Kids & Autism, 4/19/2021
From: The Children's Hour Inc.
Series: The Children's Hour (Subscribable)
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The Kids Crew learn about autism from authors Justin & David Flood who wrote A Kids Book About Autism, and from renown scientist with autism, Templ...

  • Added: Apr 15, 2021
  • Length: 58:00
Petroglyphs
From: The Children's Hour Inc.
Series: The Children's Hour
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We explore petroglyphs from a park ranger and an Acoma Pueblo tribal historian, and we find out about the Junior Ranger Program.

Bought by KQRU FM LP, WLRH, Allegheny Mountain Radio, RadioFreePalmer, KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio] and more


  • Added: Aug 03, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 8
Courtroom Theater
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices
Caption: Actor John Cutler teaches a group of attorneys public speaking skills., Credit: Mary Moriarty
There’s been an experiment going on in the Hennepin County Government Center, applying the tools of art to the world of criminal justice. Reporter ...

  • Added: Dec 10, 2019
  • Length: 04:55
Job Talk Episode 58
From: Paul Russell
Caption: http://jobtalkradio.org, Credit: Job Talk LLC
A check-in with one of our most popular interviews, Jeff Clarke. Historian, actor and host of Public Broadcasting’s Saving Grace. Learn how he turn...

  • Added: Jul 22, 2018
  • Length: 18:15
NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS: Citizen Schools
From: The National Center for Media Engagement
Series: American Graduate
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An out-of-the-box teaching approach seeks to engage students through community members that come in to teach about specific topics of expertise.

  • Added: Aug 21, 2012
  • Length: 07:28
Week 3 of "Get Your Diploma. Get Your Degree."
From: The National Center for Media Engagement
Series: WGVU Get Your Diploma. Get Your Dream.
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Carol Paine-McGovern and Shatawn Brigham, Kent School Services Network.

  • Added: Aug 20, 2012
  • Length: 15:09
International Early College High School in Cumberland, NC
From: The National Center for Media Engagement
Series: American Graduate
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Claire Abdel-Malak, community outreach coordinator for Cumberland International Early College High School is interviewed about the intriguing metho...

  • Added: Aug 20, 2012
  • Length: 05:27
Until the Fat Lady Sings
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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The expression "the opera ain't over until the fat lady sings" gained national attention in 1978.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and WUAL


  • Added: Jul 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
  • Purchases: 2
Leotard
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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Jules Leotard is the eponym of the costume worn by dancers, gymnasts and acrobats.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jul 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:02
  • Purchases: 1
Dressed to the Nines
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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"Dressed to the nines," like so many English idioms, is a mysterious expression.

  • Added: Jul 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:02
Amazon
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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Who were the original Amazons, and why do they share a name with the South American river and the bookselling giant amazon.com?

Bought by KVNF


  • Added: Jul 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
  • Purchases: 1
Rule of Thumb
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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The genesis of the phrase "rule of thumb" is uncertain.

  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
Good Samaritan
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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The story behind the coinage of the common expression "good Samaritan."

  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
Epitaph
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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A discussion of the etmology of the word epitaph.

  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:02
Dope
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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Origin and evolution of the word "dope."

  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
Best Laid Plans
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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A discussion of the origin of the expression "the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry."

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and KHSU


  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:02
  • Purchases: 2