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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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USA 11+

Started: May 11th, 2019

Status: Active, 345 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Episodes

In Total Admiration with Sara Andrea Fajardo
^{36:13 | Season: 9 | Episode: 15 | April 8th, 2025}

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 Padma Venkatraman Hope
^{03:24 | Season: 9 | April 5th, 2025}

Padma Venkatraman (Safe Harbor) shares what is giving her hope today: the nature of hope itself. Even when we’re in dire circumstances, it’s something that keeps us going.

A Kaleidoscopic Collection with Matt Forrest Esenwine
^{33:39 | Season: 9 | Episode: 14 | April 1st, 2025}

Matt Forrest Esenwine, author of A Universe of Rainbows: Multicolored Poems for a Multicolored World (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about working with friends on a A kaleidoscopic collection.

What Gives Zetta Elliott Hope
^{03:26 | Season: 9 | March 29th, 2025}

Zetta Elliott (The Oracle’s Door) shares what is giving her hope today: art. Art has always been not just an expression of hope, but an act of resistance.

Bees Made This Book with Shawn Harris
^{31:59 | Season: 9 | Episode: 13 | March 25th, 2025}

Shawn Harris, author of Let’s Be Bees (Neal Porter Books), joins Matthew to talk about making books with everything you need to put on a good show.

What Gives Kaz Windness Hope
^{02:56 | Season: 9 | March 22nd, 2025}

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.

A Leap of Faith with Kyle Lukoff
^{27:52 | Season: 9 | Episode: 12 | March 18th, 2025}

Kyle Lukoff, author of A World Worth Saving (Dial Books), joins Matthew to talk about his classic quest story involving a golem that protects trans kids.

What Gives Lesléa Newman Hope
^{03:05 | Season: 9 | March 15th, 2025}

Lesléa Newman (Joyful Song: A Naming Story) shares what is giving her hope today: being in community with like-minded people who want to make the world a better place.

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Created by: A Kids Company About
Started: May 11th, 2019
Status: Active, 345 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA 11+

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Worth Noting

There are 345 episodes

Episode One: Nic Stone

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Episodes

In Total Admiration with Sara Andrea Fajardo 36:13 | Season: 9 | Episode: 15 | April 8th, 2025

What Gives Padma Venkatraman Hope 03:24 | Season: 9 | April 5th, 2025

A Kaleidoscopic Collection with Matt Forrest Esenwine 33:39 | Season: 9 | Episode: 14 | April 1st, 2025

What Gives Zetta Elliott Hope 03:26 | Season: 9 | March 29th, 2025

Bees Made This Book with Shawn Harris 31:59 | Season: 9 | Episode: 13 | March 25th, 2025

What Gives Kaz Windness Hope 02:56 | Season: 9 | March 22nd, 2025

A Leap of Faith with Kyle Lukoff 27:52 | Season: 9 | Episode: 12 | March 18th, 2025

What Gives Lesléa Newman Hope 03:05 | Season: 9 | March 15th, 2025