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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, 110 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Episodes

A Champion for Children with Valerie Bolling
^{29:48 | Season: 10 | Episode: 20 | November 11th, 2025}

Valerie Bolling, author of A Flea for Justice: Marian Wright Edelman Stands Up for Change (Charlesbridge), illustrated by TeMika Grooms, joins Matthew to talk about a person worth writing about.

(R) What Gives Zetta Elliott Hope
^{03:26 | Season: 10 | November 8th, 2025}

*This episode is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired March 29, 2025.

In the Thick of It with Corinna Luyken
^{38:42 | Season: 10 | Episode: 19 | November 4th, 2025}

Corinna Luyken, author illustrator of The Arguers (Rocky Pond Books), joins Matthew to talk about the silly, the absurd, and seeing yourself in every single character.

The Hopeline is Open
^{04:49 | Season: 10 | November 1st, 2025}

Matthew pops into the feed to share a couple of important updates: accepting messages of hope from all listeners, seeking an intern or friend to help with social media, and I love you.

Becoming Curious with Heidi EY Stemple
^{33:10 | Season: 10 | Episode: 18 | October 28th, 2025}

Heidi EY Stemple, author of The Poetry of Car Mechanics (Wordsong), joins Matthew to talk about becoming curious and making every bit of your writing intentional.

As Meaningful As Possible with Erin Entrada Kelly
^{31:52 | Season: 10 | Episode: 17 | October 21st, 2025}

Erin Entrada Kelly, author of At Last She Stood (Greenwillow Books) and The Last Resort (Scholastic Press), joins Matthew to talk about crafting stories as meaningful as possible to the reader.

What Gives Mary Reaves Uhles Hope
^{02:00 | Season: 10 | October 18th, 2025}

Mary Reaves Uhle, author illustrator of The Flock We Found (Magination Press), shares what is giving her hope today: all the parents and kids posting pictures of bright faces and shiny new outfits to start the year.

Mining Our Memories with Natasha Khan Kazi
^{25:49 | Season: 10 | Episode: 16 | October 14th, 2025}

Natasha Khan Kazi, author illustrator of Bela and Lily (Kokila), joins Matthew to talk about bravery through being a multi-language learner.

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Created by: A Kids Company About
Started: March 12th, 2022
Status: Active, 110 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA 11+

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Worth Noting

There are 110 episodes

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

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Episodes

A Champion for Children with Valerie Bolling 29:48 | Season: 10 | Episode: 20 | November 11th, 2025

(R) What Gives Zetta Elliott Hope 03:26 | Season: 10 | November 8th, 2025

In the Thick of It with Corinna Luyken 38:42 | Season: 10 | Episode: 19 | November 4th, 2025

The Hopeline is Open 04:49 | Season: 10 | November 1st, 2025

Becoming Curious with Heidi EY Stemple 33:10 | Season: 10 | Episode: 18 | October 28th, 2025

As Meaningful As Possible with Erin Entrada Kelly 31:52 | Season: 10 | Episode: 17 | October 21st, 2025

What Gives Mary Reaves Uhles Hope 02:00 | Season: 10 | October 18th, 2025

Mining Our Memories with Natasha Khan Kazi 25:49 | Season: 10 | Episode: 16 | October 14th, 2025