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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, 121 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Strength and History with Stacy Wells
^{26:25 | Season: 10 | Episode: 26 | December 23rd, 2025}

Stacy Wells, co-author of Stronger Than (Heartdrum), co-authored by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by E.B. Lewis, joins Matthew to talk about never giving up because those that came before us never gave up.

What Gives Torrey Maldonado Hope
^{04:00 | Season: 10 | December 20th, 2025}

Torrey Maldonado, author of Just Right (Nancy Paulsen Books), illustrated by Teresa Martínez, shares what is giving him hope today: teaching kids how to find a just right book for them.

Writers are Listeners with Nikki Grimes
^{32:51 | Season: 10 | Episode: 25 | December 16th, 2025}

Nikki Grimes, author of A Cup of Quiet (Bloomsbury Children’s Books), joins Matthew to talk about creating an entryway to discussion.

What Gives Stacy Wells Hope
^{03:52 | Season: 10 | December 13th, 2025}

Stacy Wells, co-author of Stronger Than (Heartdrum), with co-author Nikki Grimes and illustrated by E.B. Lewis, shares what is giving her hope today: people out in the world who are doing good things.

A Collective Healing with Yuyi Morales
^{37:42 | Season: 10 | Episode: 24 | December 9th, 2025}

Yuyi Morales, author illustrator of Little Rebels (Neal Porter Books), joins Matthew to talk about the voices of people fighting to protect our world, our rights, and our people.

A Constant Journey to Become Ourselves with Jessie Sima
^{35:06 | Season: 10 | Episode: 23 | December 2nd, 2025}

Jessie Sima, author illustrator of Snow Kid (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about the constant journey each of us takes to become ourselves.

(R) What Gives Padma Venkatraman Hope
^{03:24 | Season: 10 | November 29th, 2025}

*This episode is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired March 22, 2025.

Jewish Joy with Laurel Snyder
^{47:28 | Season: 10 | Episode: 22 | November 25th, 2025}

Laurel Snyder, author of The Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah (Clarion Books), illustrated by Leanne Hatch, joins Matthew to talk about lowering all the barriers and modeling yourself on something you love.

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Created by: A Kids Company About
Started: March 12th, 2022
Status: Active, 121 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA 11+

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Worth Noting

There are 121 episodes

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

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Episodes

Strength and History with Stacy Wells 26:25 | Season: 10 | Episode: 26 | December 23rd, 2025

What Gives Torrey Maldonado Hope 04:00 | Season: 10 | December 20th, 2025

Writers are Listeners with Nikki Grimes 32:51 | Season: 10 | Episode: 25 | December 16th, 2025

What Gives Stacy Wells Hope 03:52 | Season: 10 | December 13th, 2025

A Collective Healing with Yuyi Morales 37:42 | Season: 10 | Episode: 24 | December 9th, 2025

A Constant Journey to Become Ourselves with Jessie Sima 35:06 | Season: 10 | Episode: 23 | December 2nd, 2025

(R) What Gives Padma Venkatraman Hope 03:24 | Season: 10 | November 29th, 2025

Jewish Joy with Laurel Snyder 47:28 | Season: 10 | Episode: 22 | November 25th, 2025