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Kaitlin, Tommy, and an incredible team of young artist/activists invite us to a live session in New York City to relate how the Alphabet Rockers make music to make change, as is crystal clear in their second Grammy-nominated album “The Love” Thanks to Kaitlin McGaw, Tommy Soulati Shepherd, Kali de Jesus,Lillian Ellis, Maya Fleming, Tommy T3Po Shepherd, and Malik a.k.a. Mahawam for joining us and sharing their music and ideas with your family. If you’re in the LA area for Grammy weekend, check out their free showcase concert (reservations recommended) at 2p on Saturday, January 25th.  You can find more about the music of Alphabet Rockers, their podcast So Get Me, their art movement The Butterfly Effect, and more at alphabetrockers.com - share music, support musicians! Quick disclaimer: Alphabet Rockers’ music addresses issues of identity, world news, and politics — the conversation and music you’re about to hear will include those topics....moreCopy Link

Do animals get married? Do they fall in love and have friends? Do they laugh when they're happy and cry when they're sad? When you talk to your pets, can they understand you? Why can't they speak to us? And do animals know what kind of animal they are? Alyssa Arre of the Comparative Cognition Lab at Yale tackles these interesting questions.

Good morning… welcome to KidNuz. I’m Tori. It’s Friday Jan 17, 2020. And we begin with.. The new manager of the Mets getting the boot in record setting time. Carlos Beltran signed on with New York just last November, but he’s already out of job for getting caught up in what is arguably the biggest cheating scandal in baseball history. Mr. Beltran used to play for the Astros – the team that used video equipment to steal signs from opposing catchers – and he’s now the third manager to lose his job in the fallout. Houston fired AJ Hinch after Major League Baseball released its findings, and a day later the Boston Red Sox parted with Alex Cora after he, too, admitted to wrongdoing while with the Astros. For the first time, new techniques have allowed scientists to identify the oldest solid material ever found on Earth. The stardust, that came from a meteorite, is between five and seven billion years old. This meteorite landed in Australia when it fell to Earth 50 years ago. It’s now being kept at the Field Museum in Chicago. The museum’s expert on meteorites says they examined tiny grains in the stardust which are essentially time capsules of the period before our solar system’s sun was born. To separate the ancient grains from the newer ones, the scientists crushed fragments of the meteorite into a powder.. then dissolved it in acid, leaving only the pre-solar particles intact. One expert described it as burning down a haystack to find the needle. Britain’s Prince Harry was seen in public yesterday, for the first time since announcing a big change for his family.. and for what could be his final official appearance as a royal. The Duke of Sussex hosted what is normally a rather ordinary rugby demonstration by school children at Buckingham Palace. He joked with the young players that they mustn’t ruin the grass or else he’d get in trouble. There was speculation that Prince Harry was in big trouble with his grandmother Queen Elizabeth after announcing that he and his wife Meghan Markle would step back from their senior royal duties and live part time in Canada. But after a big family summit at the palace on Monday the Queen issued a statement saying there would be a period of transition, to work out details allowing Harry and Meghan to begin a new life as an independent family. There’s a chance you might someday end up going to college at the same time as your grandparents. That’s because a growing number of senior citizens are returning to university through programs called University Based Retirement Communities. These students, in their 60’s, 70’s , 80’s and beyond not only live near the campus, but they also take classes there, use the school’s library and gym, attend artistic performances and cheer in the stands. All this activity not only stimulates older folks intellectually but also socially, which many say helps keep them feeling young. The arrangements don’t come cheap but for many of the participants, they feel it’s a wonderful way to spend their golden years. Jeopardy’s greatest player of all time, Ken Jennings may be an expert in many categories.. but he was wrong about one thing.. himself. Jennings admitted he didn’t think he’d win the recent big quiz show contest.. in fact he kept turning the TV show down when they asked him to participate. Jennings said it’d been 15 years since he set a 74-game win streak. But Jennings ended up with the tournament of champions trophy this week, winning 3 out of 4 matches. He beat out 2 previous big-time winners, James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter for the 1-million-dollar prize and bragging rights as Jeopardy’s GOAT. That’s it for KidNuz. Now, the KidNuz quiz: 1) How old is the oldest solid material found on Earth? Between five and seven billion years old. 2) Who is the greatest Jeopardy player of all time? Ken Jennings 3) Where will Prince Harry and his wife spend part of their time as an independent family? In Canada. 4) Who’s the latest to lose his job over the Astro’s sign stealing scandal? New Mets manager Carlos Beltran, who used to play with Houston. In one for the road…. riders on the number 7 train in New York City are getting a little bonus for the next week. The voice making the announcements on the subway will be none other than actress.. and New York City native.. Awkwafina whose real name is Nora Lum. Some of the pre-recorded messages contain a few humorous jabs at city life, like.. “You are now entering Manhattan.. hope you brought money!” Comedy Central is paying for the spots as a promotion for the stars upcoming show, called “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.” Before we go.. our KidNuz birthday shout outs for today go to: Ian in Macungie, Pennsylvania, Adelyn in Grants Pass, Oregon and and Laura in Oakland, CA . This weekend, we celebrate Lily in Gilbert Arizona James in Menlo Park, California and Humza in Irvine, California. Plus we want to give a big wave to Mrs. Hiscock’s 6th grade class at Brookside Intermediate in Philips, NL Canada Have a great weekend and we hope you tune in again for more KidNuz, Monday morning.       The post 01.17.2020 appeared first on KidNuz....moreCopy Link

Short & Curly listeners Harry, Max and Hugo live on farm surrounded by all kinds of animals: pets, livestock, and also pests like feral pigs. Some animals they love, some animals they hate, and some are just another member of the herd. Why do we value some animals differently from others? Come with us as we get a tour of their farm. And a warning, this episode deals with the death of animals.

It's time for the regional library Story Slam Potluck & Pajama Party, and the gang's all here! First up, it's Mindy, with a non-fiction story involving a duck, a copycat plant, and some scientifically magical POOP? What could these three things possibly have in common? Join Mindy and Guy Raz for the scoop on Duck Duck Poop, and a tale spinning of symbiosis! Originally aired February 4, 2019.

Private wonders how animals communicate and how different Languages began.

Tumble is on winter break! In the meantime, enjoy this episode from our friends at But Why?: A Podcast for Curious Kids. We know that our listeners are some of the most curious kids on the planet, so you’re sure to love it. If you enjoy this episode, check out over 100 more episodes by subscribing to But Why? wherever you get your podcasts. Tumble will be back with all new episodes on February 7. We can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on!

We’re baaaaaaaaacccckkkk!!! Season 7 kicks off with a little tension among the explorers, and a whole lot of spookiness coming from the Shakespeare! Also, contain your excitement, but we're starting up a monthly newsletter! It'll contain book recommendations, podcast recommendations, puzzles, jokes, news and more! Sign up here.We always love sounds, art and jokes sent to earth@finncaspian.com. And don't forget about Griffin's Sound Club! Send yours! You can also, of course, call our voice mail: 773-683-3166. If you have a second, and can rate or review the show in iTunes, we would be so grateful! It really helps get the word out. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids, and is proud to be part of the Kids Listen collective of makers of quality audio for kids. And please do send us anything you like. We'll use it on the show! You can also shoot us an email or call 773-683-3166....moreCopy Link

In the final episode of our series about myths and legends, we’re launching our imaginations into outer space! Monster expert Emily Zarka tells us about her favorite alien and why aliens fascinate so many people. In the Hoax Hunters season finale, Marc and Sanden bring us a UFO spoof. Plus, scientists give us the lowdown on the real quest for extraterrestrial life — we haven’t found any... yet. And, planets and moons compete for the title of ‘most likely to have life’. A new moment of um keeps us outside the atmosphere: why does space look so dark if the sun is so bright? Today’s episode is sponsored by The American Dental Association (ada.org/brains). You can support Brains On at brainson.org/donate and get a bonus Mystery Sound Extravaganza episode in January!...moreCopy Link

Happy Holidays from New York City! 🎄🗽 In this Go With Nugget for Kids episode, we’re going to hear about 10 things that local NYC kids love to do during the holidays. We’ll explore some of the city’s most famous sights, like the Rockefeller tree, and what you’ll see at the city’s amazing holiday train shows. We’ll even make the most of the cold winter weather and enjoy some ice skating and sledding. This episode will definitely get you into the holiday spirit. Welcome to Christmas in New York City!  Loved this episode? Please subscribe and leave us a review. ❤️🤗 Need travel advice? Join the Nugget Collective. Looking for family travel inspiration?  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Want to leave feedback or request a destination? Email us at podcast@nugget.travel.  Want to be on our show? Submit your idea here. Want to become a Nugget contributor for the Nugget website? Sign up here. We can’t wait to hear from you! xo Hosted and produced by: Ranjana Wingender Armstrong and Veronique Langlois Kinsey Theme Music by: Andrew and Polly from Ear Snacks Special Thanks to all the NYC parents and kids who helped us make this special holiday episode.  Go With Nugget for Kids is part of Nugget, a global community for parents to share and discover unique travel itineraries for memorable family vacations. The post New York for Kids: 10 Things Kids Love About NYC During the Holidays appeared first on nugget....moreCopy Link

L. Frank Baum, an author of a classic book (which became a classic movie) was also partially responsible for our love of fancy holiday shop windows. Also, Meriwether Lewis gives his pal William Clark a re-gift he probably could've done without.

Young activists share their idea about making butterflies to symbolize the 15,000 children in detention centers in the US. What does it mean to be an activist? Kaia and Lily will tell you in this episode. Find out what inspired them and hear their interview with CultureStrike artist/activist Kat Evasco. Learn how your family can be involved in The Butterfly Effect: Migration is Beautiful movement at www.butterflyeffectmigration.org This episode features the song, “Until You’re Free” from the new Alphabet Rockers’ album, The Love. ...moreCopy Link

"Do House-Elves Clean Your Brain While You Sleep?" That's the title of an exciting new article featured in Frontiers for Young Minds by Ken Paller. Ken is a professor at Northwestern University where he designs experiments that can provide insights into memory and our conscious experiences. On this episode, he visits The Show About Science Studios to talk about his article, cognitive neuroscience, memory, and how sleep affects our brains.

In this episode we talk about why we feel different emotions and why it's important to talk about those feelings. We also meet a doctor who can help us if we are having a hard time understanding different feelings.