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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, 167 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Episodes

Still Out Here with Lil Miss Hot Mess
^{31:26 | Season: 11 | Episode: 22 | June 9th, 2026}

Lil Miss Hot Mess, author of Make Your Own Rainbow: A Drag Queen’s Guide to Color (Running Press Kids), illustrated by Olga De Dios, joins Matthew to talk about bickering about the things we fundamentally agree on.

The Writing Journey is So Chaotic with Ellen Oh
^{34:13 | Season: 11 | Episode: 21 | June 2nd, 2026}

Ellen Oh, author of Jin Young, In Between (Crown Books for Young Readers), joins Matthew to talk about exploring the many ways that lead to an endpoint in the story.

The Kids are Alright with Namrata Tripathi
^{44:06 | Season: 11 | Episode: 20 | May 26th, 2026}

Namrata Tripathi, publisher and president of Kokila (kokilabooks.com), an imprint of Penguin Random House, joins Matthew to talk about finding pathways to the reader.

Always Regarding the Reader with Andy Griffiths
^{31:23 | Season: 11 | Episode: 19 | May 19th, 2026}

Andy Griffiths, author of You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast (Feiwel & Friends), joins Matthew to talk about puncturing the vanity and making us believe.

What Gives Israel Moya Hope
^{05:05 | Season: 11 | May 16th, 2026}

Israel Moya, author of Monarchs in the Wild (Tu Books), shares what is giving him hope today: young, creative, hopeful, courageous people.

The Voice That We Hear Inside with Katherine Applegate
^{36:46 | Season: 11 | Episode: 18 | May 12th, 2026}

Katherine Applegate, author of Wombat Waiting (Storytide), joins Matthew to talk about books providing the opportunity to practice being a better human.

What Gives Olivia Abtahi Hope
^{04:27 | Season: 11 | May 9th, 2026}

Olivia Abtahi, author of Twin Flames (Tu Books), shares what is giving her hope today: seeing the bulbs start to bloom.

Wanting to Write a Child’s Next Obsession with Dan Santat
^{30:22 | Season: 11 | Episode: 17 | May 5th, 2026}

Dan Santat, author of A Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi (Roaring Brook Press), joins Matthew to talk about creating worlds that readers will want to believe.

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Created by: A Kids Company About
Started: March 12th, 2022
Status: Active, 167 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA 11+

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Worth Noting

There are 167 episodes

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

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Episodes

Still Out Here with Lil Miss Hot Mess 31:26 | Season: 11 | Episode: 22 | June 9th, 2026

The Writing Journey is So Chaotic with Ellen Oh 34:13 | Season: 11 | Episode: 21 | June 2nd, 2026

The Kids are Alright with Namrata Tripathi 44:06 | Season: 11 | Episode: 20 | May 26th, 2026

Always Regarding the Reader with Andy Griffiths 31:23 | Season: 11 | Episode: 19 | May 19th, 2026

What Gives Israel Moya Hope 05:05 | Season: 11 | May 16th, 2026

The Voice That We Hear Inside with Katherine Applegate 36:46 | Season: 11 | Episode: 18 | May 12th, 2026

What Gives Olivia Abtahi Hope 04:27 | Season: 11 | May 9th, 2026

Wanting to Write a Child’s Next Obsession with Dan Santat 30:22 | Season: 11 | Episode: 17 | May 5th, 2026