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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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Created by: A Kids Company About

USA 11+

Started: May 11th, 2019

Status: Active, 388 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Episodes

Two Worlds Colliding with Pam Muñoz Ryan
^{35:09 | Season: 10 | Episode: 11 | September 9th, 2025}

Pam Muñoz Ryan, author of El Niño (Scholastic Press), joins Matthew to talk about story ideas as a confluence of rivers leading its author to a narrative.

What Gives Tami Charles Hope
^{04:33 | Season: 10 | September 6th, 2025}

Tami Charles, author of Together, United (Orchard Books), illustrated by Bryan Collier, shares what is giving her hope today: that children are already leading the way. And that if we follow their lead, there’s so much light ahead.

Carrying Knowledge with Daniel Nayeri
^{31:59 | Season: 10 | Episode: 10 | September 2nd, 2025}

Daniel Nayeri, author of The Teacher of Nomad Land (Levine Querido), joins Matthew to talk about the utility of beauty in our lives.

What Gives Ruth Spiro Hope
^{04:55 | Season: 10 | August 30th, 2025}

Ruth Spiro, author of How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up (Charlesbridge), illustrated by Teresa Martinez, shares what is giving her hope today: looking around her community, finding a project that’s meaningful, and getting to work.

Breaking Cycles with George Jreije
^{37:02 | Season: 10 | Episode: 9 | August 26th, 2025}

George Jreije, author of Bashir Boutros and the Jewel of the Nile (HarperCollins) , joins Matthew to talk about trying to inhabit the voice of someone to whom he wouldn’t have otherwise related.

What Gives Claire A. B. Freeland Hope
^{04:58 | Season: 10 | August 23rd, 2025}

Claire A. B. Freeland, co-author of Making Sense of Your Senses: How Your Brain Perceives the World (Magination Press), with Jacqueline B. Toner and illustrated by Katarina Gasko, shares what is giving her hope today: communities working together to make a difference.

An Emotional Search with Cordelia Jensen
^{32:53 | Season: 10 | Episode: 8 | August 21st, 2025}

Cordelia Jensen, author of Lilac and the Switchback (Holiday House), joins Matthew to talk about belonging, change, and always keeping in mind that you’re writing a story.

What Gives Kara M. Mitchell Hope
^{05:00 | Season: 10 | August 16th, 2025}

Kara Mitchell, author illustrator of Catching Kindness (Magination Press), shares what is giving her hope today: so many things. A new week with a new sketchbook. Libraries and new friends. Community and singing. Hugs that get us through the week.

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Created by: A Kids Company About
Started: May 11th, 2019
Status: Active, 388 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA 11+

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Worth Noting

There are 388 episodes

Episode One: Nic Stone

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Episodes

Two Worlds Colliding with Pam Muñoz Ryan 35:09 | Season: 10 | Episode: 11 | September 9th, 2025

What Gives Tami Charles Hope 04:33 | Season: 10 | September 6th, 2025

Carrying Knowledge with Daniel Nayeri 31:59 | Season: 10 | Episode: 10 | September 2nd, 2025

What Gives Ruth Spiro Hope 04:55 | Season: 10 | August 30th, 2025

Breaking Cycles with George Jreije 37:02 | Season: 10 | Episode: 9 | August 26th, 2025

What Gives Claire A. B. Freeland Hope 04:58 | Season: 10 | August 23rd, 2025

An Emotional Search with Cordelia Jensen 32:53 | Season: 10 | Episode: 8 | August 21st, 2025

What Gives Kara M. Mitchell Hope 05:00 | Season: 10 | August 16th, 2025