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Sat. 3/5 9a: This time on The Children's Hour, we learn about Manatees, the gentle giants of the sea. In a visit with Andrea Hermann from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, the Kids Crew and Katie discuss the current ecological status of manatees, plus we find out all about their lives in the seas around Florida and elsewhere in the world.This episode comes with a Learn-Along guide to explore even more. The guide meets national education standards. You can find it at https://ChildrensHour.org/manateesManatees are unique creatures because not only are they massive and friendly, they have no predators whatsoever in the ocean. Manatees are facing unprecedented die-offs in the last year, and conservationists are working hard to understand the best ways to save them. We'll learn what the Conservation Marine Aquarium is doing to help save manatees, and educate boaters about watching for manatees in their habitats.We'll hear a baby manatee talking to its mom, and some great music celebrating these elephants of the ocean.

On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’re talking about teacher burnout. And we want to hear from you! Are you a teacher experiencing burnout and looking to leave your job? Are you a parent who’s worried about the future of your child’s education?

On this episode we talk with two University of New Mexico scholars about why Indigenous communities have such high rates of vaccination against COVID-19, despite a long history of colonization that has created distrust in government and medical institutions.

New Mexico’s Chicano and Chicana culture has long been associated with Mexican roots and activists fighting for workers unions and land rights. But Chicanx culture is deeply influenced by African descendants, as are all the countries in the Americas. On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we’ll hear about the rise of mixed identity, and how some New Mexicans honor their diverse mixed roots.

A music and talk celebration of the indomitable spirit and talent of Mavis Staples.

Sat. 4/9 9a: This time on The Childrens 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 dont need any pieces, game boards, or equipment.Then we get riddled by our puzzlemaker, Riya Joshi who figures out how to stump us all. You can play along with us!This show is mixed with a playful playlist! Get ready to play with us on The Children's Hour!

On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we’ll dig into the junior appropriations bill, how to fix it for the sake of transparency, and the ethical considerations when it comes to spending the peoples’ money. We’ll also talk over culture in the legislature and the multiple allegations of untoward behavior by lawmakers like thwarting opponents' in elections (within the rules) and sexual harassment allegations.

Sat. 2/26 9a: This time on The Children's Hour we explore black history through music. We've put together a special playlist of songs to educate about a few of the people who made significant contributions to technology, culture, and the quest for justice and equality.Sing-along with us while we hear about black people in STEM, film, music, and more. We'll learn about Harriet Tubman, what was meant in her message to "follow the drinking gourd." We honor Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., heroes of the American Civil Rights movement of the 1950's and 60’s.The Children's Bookshelf has a book review for us on the autobiographical story, Ruby Bridges, This is Your Time.Get ready to dance and learn with us on The Children's Hour's Musical Black History special.

Saturday 2/19 12pm: Join us on Women's Focus as a part of our Black History Month Salute to Black Women. Joi Chaney, Executive Director and Senior Policy Analyst for the National Urban League in Washington, D.C. will join hosts Pamelya Herndon and Susan Loubet in a discussion about the New Vision for Black Women in 2022. Marsha Hardeman, a local social justice advocate will also join us on the program to talk about the New Vision from a local perspective.

Sat. 2/12 9a: This remixed episode of The Children’s Hour is about being an anti-racist kid. The Crew interview behavioral psychologists Dr. Rebecca Ezechukwu and Dr. Danielle Riddle-Price about what racism is, and how to be anti-racist.Then we hear from storyteller Len Cabral with a tale that tells the best way to say something.We mix in some poetry, and excellent new music music celebrating Black History Month.