Best PBS KIDS Podcasts (2024)

1
Transforming Children's Education through Media: Insights from Sara DeWitt of PBS KIDS 28:36

3d ago28:36

28:36

Send us a Text Message. As Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS at PBS, Sara DeWitt is responsible for the strategic direction of a dynamic media service that supports the entire ecosystem in which children learn, including parents, teachers and the community. Ms. DeWitt leads a cross-disciplinary team charged with content production…

1
July 14, 2024 - Swimming Upstream / Pollywog Pond / Keeping Kids Fishing 22:00

3d ago22:00

22:00

On this episode, producer Isabella Jibilian has an in-depth report on the number of American children who can’t swim and how racism has played a role in barring generations of swimmers from pools. Then, Pamela Watts takes us behind the scenes at Whooplah Studio—where the new Children’s show, Pollywog Pond, comes to life. Finally, a Coventry man tea…

1
Week in Edtech 7/19/2024: $600B AI Investment Bubble, Karpathy’s AI Assistants, OpenAI’s 'Strawberry', Meta’s Largest Llama 3 Model, US ED Issues Guidance for AI Edtech Developers and More! Feat. Chris ... 1:52:35

17h ago1:52:35

1:52:35

Send us a Text Message. Join Alex Sarlin and guest host, Claire Zau, Partner at GSV Ventures, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week 🎙️ Andrej Karpathy’s New Venture: AI assistants for education 🚀 Meta’s Largest Llama 3 Model Launch 🔍 Anthropic’s Push for Third-Party AI Evaluations 🍓 OpenAI’s n…

1
How Black Parents Empower Kids with Talks on Slavery 9:41

7h ago9:41

9:41

Tackling the 'slavery talk' with children is a complex, yet vital task for Black parents Segment explores practical tips for initiating conversation and using storytelling Focuses on resilience, achievements, and broader Black experience beyond slavery

1
The Intersection of Video, Assessment, and AI in Education: BrainPOP's Vision with Scott Kirkpatrick 48:24

24m ago48:24

48:24

Send us a Text Message. Scott Kirkpatrick is CEO of BrainPOP, a leading brand in the U.S. edtech supplemental market whose learning solutions are beloved, trusted, and grounded in research and the science of learning. During his tenure, BrainPOP was acquired by KIRKBI A/S, the family-owned holding and investment company of the LEGO® brand. Scott jo…

1
July 21, 2024 - Second Acts / Art of Resistance / Alpaca Haven in Little Compton 25:15

3h ago25:15

25:15

TK

1
Elwood City Limits Season 21 Recap 23:15

2h ago23:15

23:15

Will and Lucas report from inside and the great outdoors to give you their thoughts on the season of Arthur that was, including their top episodes of the season! What did they think, and what do YOU think of Season 21? Send us an email, reach out via social media, or on the Patreon Discord...

1
Republican National Convention; Biden Called to Drop Out | PBS 26:46

5h ago26:46

26:46

Republican National Convention: Did Trump do enough to soften his image? Biden Called to Drop Out: Democrats are divided whether to continue with the president or seek another option. PANEL: Erin Matson, Inez Stepman, Brittany Martinez, Keli GoffBy To The Contrary

1
Proctor's Emporium: A Beacon of Heritage on St. Simons Island 3:47

1h ago3:47

3:47

Proctor's Emporium, a 1920s African American cultural hub Sam Proctor, a key community figure and business owner St. Simons Island's historical growth and development Landmark trial secures Proctor's legacy against developers Community justice highlighted by jurors' in-trial rescue Emporium's influence on Civil Rights movement recognized…

1
Elwood City Limits Episode 239: The Ruckus is Inexcusable 50:04

18h ago50:04

50:04

It's time to end both Arthur season 21, and dog & baby episodes, for good! Will & Lucas tut about dog behavior in "Invasion of the Soccer Fans" and have different reactions to a certain parody in "Pal's Big Itch." It's not all bad, though, because the guys find out about trashball, discover an upcoming Christmas movie with Arthur alumni, and answer…

1
Week in Edtech 7/4/2024: Nvidia's Stock Buybacks, Instructure Acquires Scribbles, Apple Joins OpenAI Board, LAUSD and AllHere Whistleblower Reports, SCOTUS Ruling Impacts US DOE and More! 26:03

2d ago26:03

26:03

Send us a Text Message. Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week: 📈 Nvidia's stock buybacks expected and rumors on a French anti-trust suit 🔍 Instructure Acquires Scribbles acquisition impact 🤖 Apple joins OpenAI board 📰 TIME and OpenAI content collaboration 📊 LAU…

1
Major Announcements from InstructureCon 2024 with Steve Daly 22:18

3d ago22:18

22:18

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Steve Daly, CEO of Instructure, discusses the major announcements from InstructureCon 2024, including new developments in Canvas and other products, the integration of AI features like discussion summaries, multilingual support, and smart search, and Instructure’s plans to support lifelong learners through p…

1
Howard Alum Cameryn Burnette Makes Global Strides in Sustainable Energy 2:55

4d ago2:55

2:55

Cameryn Burnette, Howard University magna cum laude alum, impacts global sustainability. Special Projects Manager at Energicity, she pioneers solar ecosystems in West Africa. Second Howard alum to win Schwarzman Scholars fellowship, eyes PhD in Material Science. Aims to develop eco-friendly polymers, reducing environmental harm from plastics.…

1
AI Hype and Reality in Education with Ethan and Lilach Mollick 25:28

7d ago25:28

25:28

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Ethan Mollick is an Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he studies and teaches innovation and entrepreneurship, and also examines the effects of artificial intelligence on work and education. He is the Co-Director of the Generative AI Lab at Wharton. His academic papers have…

1
July 7, 2024 - The Fight Over Shoreline Access / Bee-leaving / My Take - Quahogs 24:05

5d ago24:05

24:05

On this episode, in collaboration with The Public's Radio, reporters Isabella Jibilian and Alex Nunes take an in-depth look at the decades-long dispute over beach access in Rhode Island. Then, as part of our Green Seeker series, Pamela Watts reports on how and why climate change is helping fuel the exodus of bees in Rhode Island. Finally, in our co…

1
PREVIEW - ECL Origins #9: Smiling Friends 10:37

8d ago10:37

10:37

Will and Lucas' assignment this week is to tell you all about one of their favorite new shows, Smiling Friends! This is a preview of the full episode. If you want to listen to the whole thing, subscribe to our Patreon and get access to dozens of hours of podcasts, early releases, and more...

1
Week in Edtech 6/26/2024: Prosus Exits BYJU's, K-12 Digital Tool Surge, LAUSD Challenges, Chegg Workforce Cut and More! Feat. Elyas Felfoul of WISE, Arijit Raychowdhury of Georgia Tech and Lindsay Jones ... 1:25:15

20d ago1:25:15

1:25:15

Send us a Text Message. Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week: 🤑 Prosus Zeroes Out Its 9.6% Stake In BYJU’s 📊 New LearnPlatform by Instructure Report Finds Increases in More Unique Digital Tools Accessed by K-12 Institutions, Students, and Teachers 🏫 LAUSD/Allh…

1
Rebecka Peterson: 2023 National Teacher of the Year on Celebrating Classroom Joy 27:08

9d ago27:08

27:08

Send us a Text Message. Rebecka Peterson, the 2023 National Teacher of the Year, is a math teacher who loves stories. Rebecka has taught high school math classes ranging from intermediate algebra to Advanced Placement calculus, for 11 years at Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Amid a difficult first year of high school teaching, she found the “…

1
Niagara Movement's Legacy Explored in New PBS Documentary 2:29

11d ago2:29

2:29

Overview of the Niagara Movement's historical significance WNED PBS documentary examines movement's impact Key figures: W.E.B. DuBois, William Monroe Trotter, Booker T. Washington Links historical roots to modern civil rights protests Premiere date and availability on PBS and online

1
June 30, 2024 - Losing Lobsters in Rhode Island's waters / One Froggy Night / Weekly Insight 23:40

13d ago23:40

23:40

On this episode, Michelle San Miguel reports on how climate change is fueling the dwindling lobster population off the Rhode Island coast. Then, we revisit contributor David Wright’s report on why the town of Windham Connecticut has a centuries-long affinity with bullfrogs.. Finally on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12…

1
Elwood City Limits Episode 238: Jesse's Swamp Tears 54:26

24d ago54:26

54:26

It's a bright, sunny day, but why are Will and Lucas so bummed? Maybe it has something to do with the annoying characters in "The Lost Dinosaur," or maybe the amount of times they say the title word in "The Princess Problem." The guys power through and have some laughs chatting about their most hated Arthur characters, find out more about a real hi…

1
Abortion & Politics; Religious Charter Schools | PBS 26:46

15d ago26:46

26:46

Abortion & Politics: How will the recent US Supreme Court rulings affect the elections this year? Religious Charter Schools: The separation of church and state vs. school choice. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ginny Gentles, Ann Stone, Lara BrownBy To The Contrary

1
The Intersection of Technology and Human Learning with Joel Podolny of Honor Education 55:44

16d ago55:44

55:44

Send us a Text Message. Joel Podolny is co-founder and CEO of Honor Education. Prior to starting Honor Education, Joel was a Vice President at Apple and the founding Dean of Apple University, where he reported directly to Steve Jobs and Tim Cook and oversaw learning in areas such as leadership, management, and company culture. Before that, Joel ser…

1
June 23, 2024 - Warehousing Rhode Island's Children / Hidden History / Weekly Insight 26:40

21d ago26:40

26:40

On this episode, contributor Steph Machado reports on the Department of Justice’s investigation into the warehousing of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children in a local psychiatric hospital for months on end. Then, producer Isabella Jibilian explores the medical treatments for women going through menopause. Finally on this episode of Weekly Insig…

1
Elwood City Limits Episode 237: Givin' 50 Percent 51:31

22d ago51:31

51:31

The guys are very excited this week because it's a double Tough Customer episode with a spotlight on the most underrated member in "Slink's Special Talent" and a trip to a haunted(?) hotel in "Take A Hike, Molly." Plus, Will gives an update on his experience with an Arthur board game, Lucas notices a few Seinfeld parallels, Backyard Survivor, the F…

1
The Harlem Renaissance: A Cultural Revolution in Black America 19:20

23d ago19:20

19:20

Era of African American cultural, intellectual, artistic expression, 1918-1937. Centered in Harlem, influenced globally, challenged racial stereotypes. Fueled by the Great Migration, literacy rise, racial pride. Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston led literary achievements. Jazz defined by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong; visual arts thrived. Laid …

1
Week in Edtech 6/12/2024: OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu, Google AI Overviews Visibility Drops, PowerSchool's Acquisition by Bain Capital, Alibaba Invests $27M in Education Start-Up, Apple Intelligence, Doowii's ... 57:29

1M ago57:29

57:29

Send us a Text Message. Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week: 🎓 OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Edu for universities 🔍 Google AI Overviews visibility drops significantly 🌐 Google’s NotebookLM goes global with enhanced features 📱 Apple’s major announcements at WWDC 2…

1
Innovating Math Education through AI with Dr. Jeremy Roschelle of Digital Promise 49:45

26d ago49:45

49:45

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Jeremy Roschelle, Executive Director of Learning Science Research at Digital Promise, conducts research on the future of learning with technology. Dr. Roschelle is Fellow of the International Society of the Learning Sciences, with >100 publications, 25,000 citations, and 10 patents. Dr. Roschelle serves as a subject matt…

1
June 16, 2024 - Rhode Island's Olympic Hopeful / Hidden History / Weekly Insight 27:40

28d ago27:40

27:40

Olympic hopeful Sophia Gorriaran is on track to become one of the fastest middle-distance runners in the world. Native American children were taken from their families and forced into boarding schools by the Federal Government. Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi break down the bills that passed the State’s General Assembly.…

1
Elwood City Limits Episode 236: Oat Scones 1:05:34

29d ago1:05:34

1:05:34

Lucas returns just in time for Muffy to visit his ancestral homeland in "Muffy Misses Out," followed by Arthur learning about protesting in "Arthur Takes A Stand." The guys learn a lot about Representative John Lewis and his relation to the Civil Rights movement, as well as how his Arthur appearance came together, but there is also goofs to be had …

1
Mifepristone Ban Blocked & The Future of Abortion Debate | PBS 26:46

30d ago26:46

26:46

The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the FDA's handling of the abortion medication mifepristone. The pill will be widely available, including through the US mail. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that the plaintiffs lacked standing for this case. PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Jessica Washington, Tiana Lowe Doesche…

1
Trailblazing African American Women in Science 6:48

1M ago6:48

6:48

Profiles of 25 pioneering women Madame C.J. Walker's hair care empire Bessie Blount Griffin's medical device Angela D. Ferguson's sickle cell discovery Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson's physics breakthroughs Inspiration for young black girls

1
Exploring the Role of Open Source in AI with Mark Heaps of Groq 31:42

1M ago31:42

31:42

Send us a Text Message. Mark Heaps is the Chief Technology Evangelist at Groq® where he leads a diverse team focused on innovative and creative AI solutions with demo applications enabled by the Groq LPU™ Inference Engine. Mark is a longtime technology evangelist who has worked with Adobe, Google, Apple, and others on various projects ranging from …

1
June 9th, 2024 - Providence's Toxic Pond / Noise Pollution / Weekly Insight 27:01

1M ago27:01

27:01

On this episode, Mashapaug Pond, the largest freshwater body in Providence, has long been off limits for recreational use. In this Green Seeker episode Michelle San Miguel reports on a new state plan to hold property owners responsible for the contamination that’s seeping into the pond and eventually ending up in Narragansett Bay. Then, we take a s…

1
PREVIEW - For The Kids #58: Blue's Clues 8:51

1M ago8:51

8:51

It's a time for a podcast that really makes Will and Lucas wag their tails, it's the 90's childhood staple, Blue's Clues! This is a preview of the full episode, which is now available on our Patreon...

1
Week in Edtech 05/29/2024: OpenAI Announces a New Safety Board, Anthropic's LLM Mapping, New Chromebooks with GenAI for Educators, Guild Education Layoffs, Microsoft Partners with Khan Academy on AI Tools ... 43:59

2M ago43:59

43:59

Send us a Text Message. Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week: 🚨 OpenAI announces a new safety board, strikes a $250M content deal with News Corp, and begins training its next flagship AI model 🚀 Anthropic unveils a new method to map large language models 💻 New…

1
Trailblazers of Color in Science and Beyond 11:40

1M ago11:40

11:40

Celebrating Black scientists, engineers, and inventors Inspirational stories from children's literature Overcoming adversity and societal barriers Encouraging young readers to dream and achieve

1
The Next Generation of Leading EdTech Companies with Tory Patterson of Owl Ventures 29:24

1M ago29:24

29:24

Send us a Text Message. Tory Patterson is the co-founder of Owl Ventures and is actively involved with all facets of the firm. As one of the early pioneers in the next generation of leading EdTech companies, Tory has led investments in some of the most successful companies in the sector. As a lead investor and board member he has played a hands-on …

1
June 2, 2024 - What's next for Roger Williams Medical Center and Fatima Hospital / Weekly Insight / Fighting for the Gaspee 25:35

1M ago25:35

25:35

On this episode, Ian Donnis reports on why financial stability has proved elusive for Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence and what’s being done to get them on stronger footing. Then, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi will continue…

1
Elwood City Limits Episode 235: Aardvark Crucifixion (with Genna Buck!) 1:21:20

1M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

Will is joined by fellow old-school Arthur fan Genna Buck as they critique Francine's lack of spy skills in "Francine & The Soccer Spy" and lament the failings(?) of community action in "Sue Ellen & The Last Page." Genna has some great observations about gender presentation on the show and casts a journalistic eye onto representations of the milita…

1
Legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois 18:35

2M ago18:35

18:35

Explore Du Bois's civil rights activism First African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard Influential role in NAACP and Pan-Africanism Authored 'The Souls of Black Folk' Impact on literature and civil rights movement

1
May 26, 2024 - Hiking Rhode Island / Martha's Vineyard Sign Language / More Sharks 25:35

2M ago25:35

25:35

On this episode, Pamela Watts goes hiking around the state with former Providence Journal Reporter John Kostrzewa and talks about his book Walking Rhode Island. Then, we revisit producer Isabella Jibilian’s story about the early sign language that was used on Martha’s Vineyard. Finally, we take another look at contributor David Wright’s shark track…

1
Elwood City Limits Episode 234: Walkin' Around Mustard 1:04:58

2M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Will and Lucas take on the next double episode of the show with "The Master Builders"! Find out what movie got Will to go back to the movie theatre, what the guys think of the Planet of the Apes and Kinnikuman franchises, as well as gardening, the Aurora Borealis, profit margins, 3D printers, Habitat 67, and Potato.…

1
She Should Run: Empowering Women in Politics | PBS 26:46

2M ago26:46

26:46

Join us in this exclusive interview with Erin Loos Cutraro, the CEO and founder of She Should Run, as we delve into the transformative world of women in politics.By To The Contrary

1
Heritage Heroes: Inspiring Young Minds 13:41

2M ago13:41

13:41

Celebrating African-American achievements Stories of inventors, authors, scientists Highlighting successful women and politicians Exploring musicians, artists, and educators

1
May 19, 2024 - Home Schooling / Rhode Island's Poet Laureate / Weekly Insight 25:40

2M ago25:40

25:40

On this episode, Michelle San Miguel has an in-depth report on what’s behind the rise of parents home schooling their children in Rhode Island. Then, Pamela Watts introduces us to Rhode Island’s new Poet Laureate, Colin Channer. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi discuss the state …

1
Elwood City Limits Episode 233: Vitamin Arthur 54:57

2M ago54:57

54:57

Will crawls out of his hermit hole to join Lucas in kicking off Arthur season 21, first with an all-timer Binky look in "Binky's 'A' Game" and take aim at the next vapid socialites in "Brain and the Time Capsule." Plus, the guys catch up on where the show was this season aired, Lucas remembers his own time capsule experience, Will gets hung up on H…

1
The Evolution of Google for Education with Shantanu Sinha 29:13

2M ago29:13

29:13

Send us a Text Message. Shantanu Sinha is the VP and GM of Google for Education. In addition to bringing Google products like Workspace to schools, Shantanu and his team build educational products such as Google Classroom, which helps over 150 million students, teachers and education leaders across classrooms around the world, and new experiences s…

1
Champion of Heritage: Muhammad Ali 17:10

2M ago17:10

17:10

Explore Muhammad Ali's boxing triumphs Understand his civil rights activism Learn about his impact on culture Hear his influence on entertainment and philanthropy

1
Week in Edtech 5/8/2024: OpenAI's Search Engine, Stanford University's 2024 Report on the State of AI, 4 Traits of Successful Founders by Jennifer Carolan and More! Feat. Jason Levin of WGU Labs and Brian ... 54:28

2M ago54:28

54:28

Send us a Text Message. Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode: 🔍 OpenAI's rumored new search engine to challenge Google 🤖 Key findings from Stanford University's 2024 report on AI advancements and challenges 🍎 Apple's development of AI chips and new AI features in the iPad Pro 🏆 Essential tra…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

PBS KIDS Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide