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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, 113 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Episodes

Figuring Out Your Truth with Crystal Allen
^{36:22 | Season: 10 | Episode: 13 | September 23rd, 2025}

Crystal Allen, author of Between Two Brothers (Storytide), joins Matthew to talk about figuring out your truth while not knowing how to feel.

What Gives Hope to Ann Hazzard, Marianne Celano, and Marietta Collins
^{04:29 | Season: 10 | September 20th, 2025}

Ann Hazzard, PhD, Marianne Celano, PhD, and Marietta Collins, PhD, co-authors of Something Happened to Our Mom: A Story about Parental Addiction (Magination Press), illustrated by Rita Tan, share what is giving them hope today: finding hope and inspiration in those moments of connection with one another, especially with kids.

Unsilenced with Diana Rodriguez Wallach
^{36:33 | Season: 10 | Episode: 12 | September 16th, 2025}

Diana Rodriguez Wallach, author of The Silenced (Delacorte Press), joins Matthew to talk about reading through a different cultural lens.

What Gives Jen Barton Hope
^{04:36 | Season: 10 | September 13th, 2025}

Jen Barton, author of Forest Bath (Magination Press), illustrated by Felishia Henditirto, shares what is giving her hope today: the resilience of nature.

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.

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Created by: A Kids Company About
Started: March 12th, 2022
Status: Active, 113 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA 11+

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Worth Noting

There are 113 episodes

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

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Episodes

Figuring Out Your Truth with Crystal Allen 36:22 | Season: 10 | Episode: 13 | September 23rd, 2025

What Gives Hope to Ann Hazzard, Marianne Celano, and Marietta Collins 04:29 | Season: 10 | September 20th, 2025

Unsilenced with Diana Rodriguez Wallach 36:33 | Season: 10 | Episode: 12 | September 16th, 2025

What Gives Jen Barton Hope 04:36 | Season: 10 | September 13th, 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