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This week we have a special musical edition of The Children's Hour that honors our dads, just in time for Father's Day. We celebrate with music, poetry and history. This year Father's Day falls on June 19, 2022, which is also Juneteenth in the United States, a national holiday. We learn what Juneteenth is, and why we celebrate. Photo courtesy of Social History Archive at Unsplash Packed with excellent music, poetry and more to celebrate Dad. Playlist Dads titleartistalbumlabelduration Positive Energy (feat. Lonnie Park, Doctor Noize, Ricky Kej & Family Music All-Stars)Konshens The MC & The Earth BandFunk the Earth2021 Audioverse Music03:09 I Love You BecauseAshley Mills Monaghansingle2022 Ashley Mills Monaghan02:36 I Love You DaddyThe KiboomersKids Pop Songs for Father's Day2019 The Kiboomers01:45 Jugar Con Papa123 Andres & Felipe PelaezActivate2021 123 Andres03:16 Yes, PapaDavid HoltI Got a Bullfrog1994 High Windy Audio02:10 Do the DadHey BusterHey Buster!2018 Hey Buster02:30 Cool DaddyJim CosgroveToe Jams: Mr. Stinky Feet's Greatest Hits2018 Jim Cosgrove Publishing02:27 Green IverAri De NiroJules Lives2016 Pete Ho01:08 Daddy Daughter Day (feat. J Gunn)Pierce FreelonD.A.D2020 Blackspace03:14 DadaJohn Jeffrey HodgesKiddyDittys (A Kids Album for Adults)2009 John Jeffrey Hodges01:20 Papa's On The HousetopBayou SecoUse It Again!1991 Buvette Music- BMI02:27 Father Papered the ParlourSharon, Lois & BramSmorgasbord2006 Casablanca Kids Inc. and Elephant Records Inc.02:02 We Make the World We Live InDoctor NoizeHomemade2020 Doctor Noize Inc.02:59 How Dad Created the WorldTrapezoidRemembered Ways1999 Paul Reisler01:12 My Dad!Alan Bell & Alex MitnickKaleidoscope Songs2005 Alan Bell & Alex Mitnick02:25 Forgive and ForgetSiddhartha CorsusShangri-La2022 Siddhartha Corsus01:12 My DadJoanie Leeds and the NightlightsGood Egg2014 Joan Leibowitz02:04 NastyCrowanderFrom the Garage2019 Crowander00:36 Dad JokesKoo Koo Kanga RooCelebrate This!2017 Uniroo02:01 My Dad RocksFunky MamaMoo Juice2008 Funky Mama02:58 Dad You're Not a TeacherThe Pop UpsDad You're Not a Teacher - Single2020 Pop Up City Records02:25 ReckoningPodington BearSoul2018 HUSH01:56 Well and GoodPodington BearSoul2018 HUSH00:35 Swing Low Sweet ChariotTheresa Thomason, Paul Winter Consortsingle2022 Paul Winter Consort03:52 Daddy Played the BanjoSteve MartinThe Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo2009 Rounder Records Manufactured and distributed by Concord Music Group03:02

There’s no better time than summertime to take a family adventure. This time on The Children’s Hour we’re joined by Christina M. Selby, author of the new book New Mexico Family Outdoor Adventure Guide. She's an expert in taking families on adventure travels and gives us some tips on jumping into a new adventures with children. Christina M. Selby We'll also hear Beth on the Kids Crew with a review of the book Meg Goes To America by Katy Hammel. Bill Harley Expect a Bill Harley story, lots of great music, and ideas for having a fun summer. Playlist: Summer Adventure titleartistalbumlabelduration Sounds of SummerLucy Kalantari & the Jazz CatsAll the Sounds2018 Lucy Kalantari03:17 Sunny Summer SunCaspar BabypantsEasy Breezy!2021 Aurora Elephant Music01:49 The WildernessElla JenkinsSongs Children Love to Sing1996 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings03:14 I Want to Go Outside and Play (Steppin' into the Outside)Cory McAteeI Want to Go Outside and Play (Steppin' into the Outside) - Single2022 Cory McAtee01:56 Summer-ManKetsaFree Music Archive2011 Ketsa Reiki Music00:55 Summer TreeElliott ParkJust Be2018 Elliott Park02:50 Wander In the Summer WindDan ZanesCatch That Train2006 Festival Five Records02:53 Summertime SoulDavid Gibb & Brady Rymer and the Little Band That CouldSongs Across the Pond2020 Bumblin' Bee Records03:51 Best Day EverStacy & AthenaBest Day Ever2021 Stacy & Athena03:42 Picnic MarchBlue Dot SessionsBitters2019 Blue Dot Sessions00:57 The Happy WandererBill StainesThe Happy Wanderer1993 Red House Records02:03 Strawberry Peach SkyBill HarleyStorytime2020 Bill Harley04:33 If Red Tastes Like StrawberryThe WhirlygigsGreetings from Cloud 92014 The Whirlygigs03:45 Get OutsideWendy and DBHey Big World2020 Wendy & DB03:05 Summer DaysMusic with MichalSummer Days2021 Music with Michal02:19 SummertimeThe Children's Hour - Street MusicianThe Children's Hour2006 The Children's Hour Inc.02:36

This time on The Children's Hour we learn about two of the most endangered big wild cats: tigers and snow leopards. The Kids Crew visit with the Senior Carnivore Keeper at the ABQ Biopark, Casey Taylor who teaches us basic tiger facts, and what is stressing them in the wild. We also hear from Sarah Vogel at the World Wildlife Fund about how each one of us can impact conservation of tigers in our everyday purchases. Snow leopards are elusive and difficult to study. Marissa Niranjan from the Snow Leopard Trust explains the unique challenges these big cats face as their range and numbers in the wild are greatly diminished.

This time on The Children's Hour, we go far out into space with Dr. Katie Mack, author of the book The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking). Astro Katie is a theoretical astrophysicist whose current focus is on the timeline of the universe, from its birth through its death, billions of years from now. Dr. Katie Mack Dr. Mack explains the shape of the universe, and its composition. We explore black holes, and learn if the notion of an ever expanding universe still holds true. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGNN7hK1rfA We have a lot of questions for Dr. Mack, and the show is mixed with an excellent "universal" soundtrack. Playlist: The Universe titleartistalbumlabelduration WITWWBM (What If The World Went Backwards Mum)Levity BeetWITWWBM (What If The World Went Backwards Mum) - Single2022 Levity Beet02:27 Soaring Through the GalaxyRuth and EmiliaKokowanda Bay2020 Baa Baa Farms Records03:16 Rocket ScienceMC Fireworks & Secret Agent 23 SkidooScience Fair2012 Spare the Rock Records LLC03:31 Rocketship RunThe Laurie Berkner BandLaurie Berkner: The Dance Remixes2017 Kidz Bop Enterprises LLC. Distributed by Concord Music Group, Inc., Distributed by New Razor & Tie Enterprises LLC d/b/a Razor & Tie Recordings via Concord Music Group, Inc.01:37 Emerging SpaceSpunticOut of Step - EP2011 Spuntic00:57 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little EarthLeonard NimoyLeonard Nimoy Presents Mr. Spock's Music from Outer Space2015 Geffen Records02:18 Shooting StarJackie B and the Mini BandShooting Star - EP2022 8 POUND GORILLA RECORDS02:37 Floating in SpacePodington BearDaydream2015 HUSH01:49 Constellation JigCathy Fink & Marcy MarxerZoom a Little Zoom: A Ride Through Science2018 Community Music, Inc.02:24 Edge of the UniverseMike and the Mighty Magic PantsGotta Be the Pants!2013 Mike Mennard00:54 SpaceSamiteResilience2018 Samite Artistic Productions01:19 Mr. SpacemanRandy KaplanTrippin' Round the Mitten2017 Randy Kaplan04:29 Space Poetry (featuring Kristen Nichols)Sara HickmanBig Kid2003 Sleeveless Records01:00 The Ballad of Davy Crockett (in Outer Space)They Might Be Giants (For Kids)Here Comes Science2009 Walt Disney Records02:17 Milky WayBill HarleyDown in the Backpack2001 Round River Records04:17

This time on The Children's Hour, we will hear stories that have been passed down through the generations. We call these "Folktales". Hear the story of La Llorona, told by storyteller Dr. Rosalia Pacheco. This episode is mixed with great music and more stories.

This time on The Children's Hour, we explore imagination, boredom, and the benefits of both with special guests, Kids Imagine Nation.

Celebrate Mother's Day with a musical Children's Hour, featuring some of our favorite "Kindie" musicians honoring mothers through shoutouts and songs. We even hear from Katie Stone's mom!

What's wild about your backyard? This time on The Children's Hour we explore creating a backyard or balcony to attract wildlife, in a visit with a "more than human geographer" Laurel Ladwig. She's part of a movement of reconciliation ecologists who are encouraging people to increase habitats around our homes. Planting flowers and other plants in order to attract wildlife to our yards helps critters who need more nectar, pollen, shade and food to survive in our artificial urban environments. Backyard Wildlife Some wild creatures are dangerous like rattlesnakes, but others only look scary, like vinegaroons. Both live in Cade's yard in the southwestern mountains. How can we encourage species that we enjoy while discouraging species we would rather not attract? We learn about why it's so important to seek out plants which are native to where we live. Here's an online site where you can learn more about what species can thrive around you, and survive the effects of climate change. Photo by James Wainstcoat on UnSplash The kids also meet Jim Battaglia from Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico, to learn what to do when we find injured wild animals in our yards, parks and playgrounds. This show is mixed with excellent music to encourage everyone to get outside, and plant something. Don't forget the City Nature Challenge happening worldwide April 29 - May 2, 2022. Find out more! Playlist Backyard Wildlife titleartistalbumlabelduration Tres pajaritos (Three Little Birds)Elizabeth Mitchell & Suni PazTu eres mi flor: Songs for Children en Espanol2018 Smtihsonian Folkways Recordings02:26 Janie and the HummingbirdSeth HoffmanFour in the Morning2011 Seth Hoffman04:15 Plant a HabitatBirdsong and the Eco-wondersEverything Is Connected (And Other Animal Songs for Kids)2012 Cheryl Procaccini (Aka Birdsong) Dba Little Ones Music01:36 If We Knew All The Laws of NatureRobert FarmerSolo Guitar Instrumentals2015 Robert Farmer01:04 Hummingbird & ChipmunkPhreddUkulele Bundle of Joy2022 Phredd02:23 Planting Seeds (feat. Sean Staples)Alastair MoockBe a Pain - An Album for Young (And Old) Leaders2020 Alastair Moock04:06 Take a Little SeedStuart Stotts & Tom PeasePass It on Down, Vol. 12021 Stuart Stotts and Tom Pease02:57 Planting SeedsNimo PatelEmpty Hands2014 Empty Hands Music02:04 Nature KidPodington BearThe Box Set2008 HUSH01:06 The Garden SongAndy MasonEverybody Likes Pizza2007 Andy Mason03:19 Hi City SquirrelKatie Dwyer MusicMusic Makes Me Happy2020 Katie Dwyer Music01:24 Early BirdShel SilversteinWhere the Sidewalk Ends1984, 2000 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.00:17 Bird Song OperaVolkersingle2021 Volker02:41 Wild LifeJustin RobertsWild Life2020 Justin Roberts01:51

Celebrate our planet Earth with The Children's Hour, and our special guests, renown climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann, author Megan Herbert, and kids from The Global Warming Express. This show is mixed with excellent music.

This time on The Children's Hour, the winner of the 2022 Grammy for Best Children's Release, Falu is our guest for the whole hour.

This time on The Children's Hour, we explore the games we love to play. The Kids Crew share their favorites all through the show, including games we can all play that don't need any pieces, game boards, or equipment.

This time on The Children's Hour, we spend the hour with Cristina and Andrés from 123 Andrés, a bilingual indie band up for a Grammy this year for their release, Actívate!