Clean Energy & Plastic

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Clean Energy & Plastic

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Jan 26, 2019

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What is Clean Energy? Kids from the Global Warming Express tell us why clean energy is so important. Plus, we meet some of the kids who are behind the movement to ban single use plastics in Albuquerque.

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Jan 26, 2019

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Every Kid Outdoors: The Children's Hour crew explored the "Every Kid in a Park" initiative, where every 4th grader in America can get a free family pass to all national parks, wilderness areas, wildlife refuges, and historical sites. Also, we found out what the Santa Fe by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Senator Martin Heinrich: Sat. 11/7 9a: Get onboard The Children's Hour this Saturday when we'll learn about the historic trains of New Mexico. We'll also have a visit in our studio from Mr. Captain Underpants himself, Dav Pilkey . And direct from Washington DC, Senator Martin by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Andy Mason Performs: The KUNM Kids welcomed singer and songwriter, Andy Mason from Portales, New Mexico with a live, in studio concert. Plus we found out when to expect the end of the world, and we celebrated the KUNM Kids Birthday Club members. As always, we also had a by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Weather: July 2016 marked the 16th month in a row of record setting high temperatures across the planet, including in New Mexico. National Weather Service meteorologist Kerry Jones joined the Kids Crew and Katie on The Children’s Hour to talk about the weather.... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Rock and Rhythm Orchestra: On Sat. 3/5/16, we welcomed a few of the kids from the Rock & Rhythm Youth Orchestra to our studio. We heard about their big fundraising concert, happening 3/12/16 from 2 to 5pm at the South Broadway Cultural Center. Plus, we had a live performance by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Spring Rituals: The Children's Hour hosted kids from Jimmy Carter Middle School who told us how cultures around the world welcome spring. From exploding snowmen, drowning dolls, rolling down a hill with cheese, and flinging colored powder at friends, people worldwide by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
21 min listen
Kids and Vaccinations: This week on The Children's Hour, 'tis the season for the flu and colds, but some of the sicknesses that kids get can be prevented with vaccinations. Dr. William Dehority from UNM Pediatrics Division of Infectious Diseases educates us all about vaccina... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
45 min listen
Sandia Cave: This week on The Children’s Hour we learned about the mysteries of Sandia Cave from the rangers who work to preserve and protect it. The cave has been a shelter for animals and humans, for more than 10,000 years. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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The Kids Visit Meow Wolf: We sent kids with a microphone into Santa Fe's multidemensional art installation, Meow Wolf. Originally broadcast on The Children's Hour on KUNM April 2, 2016. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Climate Activist Kids by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Hakim Bellamy Reads Samuel’s Story: On January 2, 2016 poet and author Hakim Bellamy joined us into the studio to read his new children's book, Samuel's Story. What do you want to be when you grow up? Samuel wrestles with that question as he considers his options. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Best of 2019: On the next episode of The Children's Hour radio show and podcast, we take a look back at some of our favorite clips and music from 2019. We spoke with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, author Kwame Alexander, by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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How Do Elections Work?: This week on The Children's Hour, we learn how elections work with Bernalillo County Clerk Linda Stover who explains the whole process. Also, what happens when three field reporters head into the Rio Grande Community Farm corn maze? They get lost! - by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Migration In New Mexico: Fall is in the air and so are the birds. Find out which species migrate and which make New Mexico their home year round with our friends from Audubon New Mexico . - Summer Tanager by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Scientific Kids: The Children's Hour, 11/21 9am: New Mexico has brilliant scientists of all ages residing across our state. We'll talk with a group of students who want to be able to compete in our state's Science Olympiad. Plus, we'll hear about what kind of programming by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
12 min listen
Helper Dogs: The Children's Hour crew welcomed into the studios our furry friends and their human companions from Assistance Dogs of the West. From picking up pencils to making way in a crowd for their charge, we learned all about the important jobs helper dogs do,... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
11 min listen
Chaco Canyon: - Take a trip to Chaco Canyon with The Children's Hour with our special guests, Hilary Grabowska, Park Ranger (Interpretation) at Chaco, Wendy Bustard, Chaco Curator, Brenna Lissoway, Chaco Archivist, and 6 year old Rowan Lissoway who recently earne... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
22 min listen
Spiders: Don't get creeped out, but this week on The Children's Hour it's all about spiders! New Mexico is home to hundreds of species of spiders. Dr. Sandra Brantley and Dr. Rachel Alfarro fromUNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biology's Arthropod Division helps us... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
57 min listen
Symbols Of Enchantment: The Children's Hour welcomed musician and educator, Curious Chris who took us through the various symbols representing New Mexico. From the Zia to the coelophysis, turquoise to yucca flowers the Land of Enchantment's state symbols showcase our unique c... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
39 min listen
Firefighters: When there's an emergency, firefighters are usually the first to respond. This week on The Children's Hour, the kids visit with firefighters about their work, and the many ways they connect with our community. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
55 min listen
Supernatural New Mexico: New Mexico isn't just home to spectacular natural wonders, it's also home to many supernatural wonders. This week we'll be joined by kids from Jimmy Carter Middle School's Junior National Honors Society for a lesson about the strange phenomenon around ... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
41 min listen
Media Literacy: What does it mean to be media literate? How can you tell when you are being advertised to as you watch television or movies? This show was originally broadcast in 2002 with the late, legendary Bob McCannon, by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
53 min listen
Giving Back: A Talk With Donovan Smith: The Children's Hour welcomed Donovan Smith, a 13 year old making a difference in the lives of homeless people. Having learned first hand the challenge of living a life without a home, Donovan chooses to give back to those in the community who are the m... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
13 min listen
Valle Vista Bird Watchers: Albuquerque's Valle Vista Elementary School 4th Graders from Mrs. Dawson's class joined the KUNM Kids in the studio to talk about how bird watching at the Valle del Oro was a life changing experience. Not only did these kids learn about our feathered by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
12 min listen
Privacy and Kids: We hear a lot about privacy in the news, but what is it? Do kids have the right to their privacy? How can kids preserve their privacy online, and what difference does it make anyway? The ACLU New Mexico explains privacy on this episode of The Children... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
45 min listen
Music Lessons: This time on The Children's Hour, it's never too late to learn a new instrument, but it’s also not too early with programs that cater to kids. We’ll find out about two of them in New Mexico: UNM’s Music Prep School in Albuquerque, by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
50 min listen
Understanding State Legislatures: How does a state's Legislature work? New Mexico State Representative Elizabeth Thomson, and the Wild Friends of New Mexico help us understand the process of making an idea into a law using the legislative process. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
51 min listen
Art Song Vocalists & Being Prepared For Emergencies: This episode of The Children's Hour Radio Show featured young winners from last year's Vocal Artistry Art Song Competition performing live in our studio. Plus, are you ready in case of an emergency? We talked with Albuquerque Fire Department's Lt. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Going To The Zoo: This week The Children’s Hour went to the zoo in a broadcast from the Albuquerque Zoo's Africa stage between the hyenas and chimps, with Mammal Curator, Dr. Erin Flynn, and zookeeper Alegria Lacy and one of the McCaw parrot's she helps train, Salsa. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Storyriders & Our Children’s Trust: This week on The Children's Hour we learn about how some Albuquerque 4th and 5th graders are riding bikes to learn literacy and cultural education through a special after school program called Story Riders. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
51 min listen

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Protecting Earth: It's Earth Day on The Children's Hour, and we meet Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM) who explains how National Parks and National Wilderness areas are created. Kids can play a big part! Then, Evan tells us about the Junior Ranger program. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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The Poet Within: This time on The Children’s Hour, New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp inspires us to find our poet within, putting our feelings, thoughts, stories and ideas into words to create our own poetry. Featuring poems read by Bob Odenkirk, Joy Harjo, by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Querencia – The Place We Call Home: 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, imagery, history, music and sharing, we explore the elements of home. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Kindness: Imagine a world where kindness is a habit. The Kids Crew explore kindness, as a practice, science and feeling on this edition of The Children's Hour. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Mega Ran: Mega Ran is one of the most prolific hip hop artists you have heard, but likely have not heard of. His music is featured in hundreds of video games, earning him an award from the Guinness Book of World Records. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Owls: 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 seeing owls in the wild? by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Living The Dream: Megan Piphus is living the dream. A ventriloquist and singer, as the six year old Muppet Gabrielle, Megan is Sesame Street's first Black woman puppeteer. She is with us for the hour. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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The Skin We’re In: This time on The Children’s Hour, we explore the skin we are in. We are joined by Dr. Holly McGee and Dr. Nina Jablonski, who have written a book to explain the cultural and social history of skin color called It’s Just Skin, Silly. Then we meet Dr. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Eating Well: What makes a good meal great? It’s when it tastes delicious and is nutritious, all at the same time. This week on The Children’s Hour we get in the kitchen with Kids Cook’s Sara Robbins in a demonstration kitchen, by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Our Shaking Planet: Our planet is alive, and not just because it enables life to live here, but also the land on Earth is constantly shifting and moving. This time on The Children's Hour we learn about our earthquakes from science communicator and geologist, Dr. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Best of 2023 With Bob Odenkirk: We showcase some of the best of 2023 for kids music. The Kids Crew is joined by guests Bob Odenkirk and his daughter Erin Odenkirk. Their book Zilot & Other Important Rhymes is our pick for the best book of 2023 for children. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Happy Holidays: Celebrate the holidays with The Children's Hour in a holiday musical special. We will play some of the latest and greatest in Kindie releases, and with many of our classic favorites. Get your family singing and dancing and fill your hearts with joy. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Gun Safety: Because kids are seeing guns in so many places, The Children's Hour has tips on gun safety that hunting families have taught their kids for generations. We learn from kids who are hunters themselves on what hunting means to them, by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Ballooning: This time on Children’s Hour get blown away with us as we learn all about balloons. We begin with the history of hot air balloons, and we end up in the air on a real balloon. Then we explore latex balloon art and clothing with the team at Airigami. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Fossils: Learn about fossils in a Kids Crew field trip to a secret fossil quarry in the mountains outside of Albuquerque, as well as in a chat with New Mexico Natural History Museum educator Mike Sanchez. Will we become fossilized too? by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Falling Into Autumn: This time on The Children's Hour we are falling into autumn in the northern hemisphere. We learn about equinox, and hear from 5th graders on learning different perspectives about Labor Day, Mexican Independence Day, and Columbus Day. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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