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Worth Noting

We know the news can be heavy. World events can be confusing. But no one should miss out on history as it’s being made. It’s not always easy to know how to talk about what’s going on in the world or even to know where to start. Join us each week for a look at what’s going on in the world and how it impacts you and others. From scientific breakthroughs to historic achievements. From political upheaval to social justice. It’s all worth noting.

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Episode One: (Worth Noting) The “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Passes in Florida

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Created by: A Kids Company About

USA 11+

Started: March 12th, 2022

Status: Active, 133 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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(R) In Total Admiration with Sara Andrea Fajardo
^{36:50 | Season: 11 | February 3rd, 2026}

Sara Andrea Fajardo, author of Crack Goes the Cascarón: An Eggcellent Not-Just-for-Easter Shellebration! (Knopf Books for Young Readers) and Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa: Join the Quest with Peru’s Famed Scientist and Potato Expert (Roaring Brook Press), joins Matthew to talk about bringing out a little bit of mischief.

What Gives George Brown Hope
^{03:48 | Season: 11 | January 31st, 2026}

George Brown, executive director of the Boyds Mills, shares what is giving him hope today: the storytellers, and the stories they are dreaming of and creating to bring a little optimism and joy to children.

Wanting to Communicate with Aron Nels Steinke
^{38:34 | Season: 11 | Episode: 4 | January 27th, 2026}

Aron Nels Steinke, cartoonist of Speechless (Graphix) and the Mr. Wolf’s Class series (Graphix), joins Matthew to talk about verbal expression, anxiety, and wanting to communicate

(R) What Gives Kaz Windness Hope
^{02:56 | Season: 11 | January 24th, 2026}

Kaz Windness (Bitsy Bat, Team Star) shares what is giving her hope today: a commitment to being joyful and doing things that bring happiness as an act of rebellion.

Leaving It Messy with Torrey Maldonado
^{34:40 | Season: 11 | Episode: 3 | January 20th, 2026}

Torrey Maldonado, author of Just Right (Nancy Paulsen Books), illustrated by Teresa Martínez, joins Matthew to talk about finding and sticking to your places.

What Gives Aron Nels Steinke Hope
^{03:00 | Season: 11 | January 17th, 2026}

Aron Nels Steinke, cartoonist of Speechless (Graphix) and the Mr. Wolf’s Class series (Graphix), shares what is giving him hope today: every morning is a chance for something new.

The Highlights Foundation is now Boyds Mills
^{13:19 | Season: 11 | Episode: 2 | January 13th, 2026}

George Brown, executive director of the Highlights Foundation, joins Matthew to talk about the rebranding of the Highlights Foundation as Boyds Mills.

What Gives Nikki Grimes Hope
^{02:59 | Season: 11 | January 10th, 2026}

Nikki Grimes, author of A Cup of Quiet (Bloomsbury Children’s Books), shares what is giving her hope today: the bravery, resilience, and determination of young people.

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Created by: A Kids Company About
Started: March 12th, 2022
Status: Active, 133 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA 11+

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Worth Noting

There are 133 episodes

Episode One: (Worth Noting) The “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Passes in Florida

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Episodes

(R) In Total Admiration with Sara Andrea Fajardo 36:50 | Season: 11 | February 3rd, 2026

What Gives George Brown Hope 03:48 | Season: 11 | January 31st, 2026

Wanting to Communicate with Aron Nels Steinke 38:34 | Season: 11 | Episode: 4 | January 27th, 2026

(R) What Gives Kaz Windness Hope 02:56 | Season: 11 | January 24th, 2026

Leaving It Messy with Torrey Maldonado 34:40 | Season: 11 | Episode: 3 | January 20th, 2026

What Gives Aron Nels Steinke Hope 03:00 | Season: 11 | January 17th, 2026

The Highlights Foundation is now Boyds Mills 13:19 | Season: 11 | Episode: 2 | January 13th, 2026

What Gives Nikki Grimes Hope 02:59 | Season: 11 | January 10th, 2026