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In this episode of The Children's Hour, we dive into the amazing world of bugs! Entomologist Jason Schaller from Albuquerque Biopark’s Bugarium joins us to teach us all about these fascinating creatures. We learn why bugs are so important to our planet and even how some of them can be a part of our diets! From bug biology to tasty cricket tacos, this episode will leave you buzzing with excitement. Jason Schaller is the Curator of Entomology at the ABQBioPark and Bugarium. We learn what his role is at the Zoo, and how he became interested in bugs. At the same time, he showed up to our recording session with a gigantic beetle on his shirt! Our Kids Crew had mixed feelings about this! Thorfin, like many people, is afraid of insects, while Amadeus loves bugs. Bugs might be small, but they play huge roles in our world. From pollinating plants to breaking down waste, insects are a vital part of life on Earth. Jason Schaller shares his expert knowledge about why bugs are helpful, and even how they help humans in ways we may not expect. Did you know there are over a million different types of insects? In this episode, we explore the diversity of the bug world—from butterflies to beetles to tarantulas! Insects come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and they live in almost every habitat on Earth. Whether you love them or fear them, these creatures are incredibly diverse and essential for a healthy planet. In many parts of the world, bugs are a regular part of the menu. Jason Schaller introduces us to the idea of eating insects and how nutritious they can be. One of the most popular edible bugs is the cricket, which is rich in protein. Curious about trying bugs for yourself? You can make your own cricket tacos at home! Check out https://childrenshour.org/get-bugged to find a recipe for cricket tacos and give it a try! This episode of The Children's Hour is produced by Katie Stone and The Children’s Hour Inc. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to producing high-quality kids' public radio. Production help was provided by Gus Tafoya. Chad Scheer was our engineer at Outpost Performance Space. Thaniel the Intern helps with our playlists and trancripts.  © 2024 The Children’s Hour Inc. All rights reserved. Listen to The Children’s Hour anytime at ChildrensHour.org.

Jimmy Carter: Celebrating a Century of Service and Compassion In this special episode of The Children’s Hour, we celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Jimmy Carter, just in time for his 100th birthday on October 2, 2024. Join us as we explore his journey from a peanut farmer in Georgia to becoming the 39th President of the United States, and beyond, with insights into his lifelong dedication to peace, human rights, and community service. Featuring music, interviews, and stories, this episode honors Carter’s remarkable impact on the world. Find the episode page at https://childrenshour.org/jimmy-carter On October 2, 2024, Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 100th birthday. As we reflect on his remarkable life and legacy, it’s impossible not to be inspired by his unwavering commitment to public service, human rights, and peace. From his humble beginnings as a peanut farmer in Plains, Georgia, to becoming the 39th President of the United States, Carter’s life has been a testament to the power of kindness, perseverance, and faith. During his presidency, Carter was known for his dedication to peace, including his role in negotiating the Camp David Accords and advocating for energy conservation. But his work didn’t end when he left the White House. In fact, Carter may be even better known for his post-presidency efforts, especially through the Carter Center, which has worked in more than 80 countries to advance human rights, combat diseases, and promote fair elections. His dedication earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, one of the many accolades he received throughout his life. Jimmy Carter also showed us the importance of compassion and community service through his long-time support of Habitat for Humanity. Even into his 90s, he could be seen swinging a hammer, helping to build homes for those in need. His faith, humility, and service have left an indelible mark on the world. As we honor his incredible contributions, we invite you to listen to our special episode on President Jimmy Carter, where we explore his life, legacy, and the values that continue to shape our world today. This episode of The Children's Hour was produced by Katie Stone with production help from Addie Arenas, our summer intern through the Albuquerque Mayor's Creative Youth Corps. Additional production assistance was provided by Gus Tafoya, Christina Stella, and Thaniel Lentz. Our theme music is by C.K. Barlow. The Children’s Hour is distributed by Native Voice One, the Native American Radio Network.

Running is more than just a pass time. It's more than just a form of exercise. For runners, running brings a deeper sense of calm and peace. This time on The Children's Hour we meet with multiple runners whose running influences their physical, spiritual, and social lives, including a blind Olympic champion runner George Mendoza, kids and others from the indigenous club Running Medicine, and Rep. Gabe Vasquez whose running helps him run for Congress. Get running with our Kids Crew, this time on The Children's Hour. Find the full episode page at https://ChildrensHour.org/running How can a blind person run and even make it to the Olympics? The Kids Crew meets artist, author, and blind Olympic champion runner, George Mendoza. His running and athleticism inspire amazing art. His paintings illustrate the new book, Colors of the Wind: The Story of Blind Artist and Champion Runner George Mendoza. You'll meet George, and hear his amazing story, and Katie reads his book. Then, we are joined by kids and adults from Running Medicine, a project of the Native Health Initiative where whole communities run together, no matter age, ability, or skill level. Leanne, Joshua, Payton and Maya from Running Medicine teach us about how running together has helped them in ways beyond just the physical. When the Kids Crew talk about how they run, and Cade mentioned Parkour as his inspiration, we got to thinking about the science behind why runners feel so good after a run, in spite of the muscle soreness they might experience. Running releases chemicals in our brains that make us happy, and help us cope with stress and anxiety. It also has real physical benefits to our hearts, lungs, bones, and muscles.  As we learn from the lyrics of one of our songs, kids need 60 minutes a day of movement and activity for their bodies to grow and be healthy. No wonder running feels so good! Finally we meet Congressman Gabe Vasquez, a runner whose running supports his run for his seat every two years. He is currently running to keep his position as New Mexico's Representative for Congressional District 2, and the Kids Crew wanted to find out more about how his running helps him cope with the stress on the campaign trail and his work.  This episode is mixed with great music. Find our playlists on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/5zARCKhKZAwNCq1SRVXqWZ The Children's Hour is written and produced by Katie Stone with help from Senior Producer Christina Stella. Chad Scheer is our engineer at Outpost Performance Space, and Thaniel the Intern helps with transcripts and playlists. © 2024 The Children's Hour Inc, All Rights Reserved.