Welcome Stranger

Welcome Stranger

Author: The Children's Hour Inc. September 21, 2025 Duration: 59:00
In this episode of The Children’s Hour, Grammy-winning oud player Rahim AlHaj shares his story of leaving Iraq as a refugee and finding a new home in New Mexico. Listeners will discover the oud, a 5,000-year-old string instrument, and learn about the challenges and strengths that refugees bring to their communities. The Kids Crew also talk about Malala Yousafzai and what it means to welcome strangers with kindness and compassion.

Tune in to The Children's Hour, a weekly production from The Children's Hour Inc. that brings the spirit of public radio directly to families. This isn't just background noise; each episode is carefully crafted around a specific theme, weaving together engaging stories, fascinating educational segments, and a thoughtfully curated soundtrack of the best music for young ears. It’s designed to spark curiosity and conversation, whether you're exploring science, history, or cultures from around the globe. The result is a genuinely entertaining and enriching experience that turns drive time into learning time, making it a perfect companion for road trips or afternoon activities. By blending high-quality audio production with content that respects its audience, this podcast creates a shared space for kids and their grown-ups to discover the world together. You'll find each show is a complete journey, packed with ideas that linger long after the episode ends. Listen to The Children's Hour for a standout example of how family-friendly audio can be both fun and substantive, proving that great radio doesn't just talk at children-it includes them in the adventure.
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Understanding State Legislatures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:22
How does a state's Legislature work? New Mexico State Representative Elizabeth Thomson, and the Wild Friends of New Mexico help us understand the process of making an idea into a law using the legislative process. Kids i…
Best Kids Music 2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:14
We play some of what we think are the best kids songs from 2018, and we play all the Grammy nominees for 2018's Best Children's Release, plus more of our favorites that came out this year. Find out what happens when a do…
Sing-a-long With Andy Mason [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:04
This week on The Children's Hour we have sing-a-long holiday music with Andy Mason from Santa Fe, New Mexico in a with The Children's Hour kids crew and Katie Stone. Andy will play his tune that won the "Best Children's…
Storyriders & Our Children’s Trust [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:56
This week on The Children's Hour we learn about how some Albuquerque 4th and 5th graders are riding bikes to learn literacy and cultural education through a special after school program called Story Riders. We also got a…
Treasuring Our Money [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:26
This week on The Children's Hour we learn what a treasurer does. Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce explains her work. It's more than just collecting property taxes. Find out how a government treasurer's work impac…
Kids and Vaccinations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:50
This week on The Children's Hour, 'tis the season for the flu and colds, but some of the sicknesses that kids get can be prevented with vaccinations. Dr. William Dehority from UNM Pediatrics Division of Infectious Diseas…
Healthy Food Choices [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:44
Healthy food choices can seem to be hard to make, but nutritionist Patricia Keane from UNM's Prevention Research Center has info on how to find the right balance for kids. With nearly 2 in 5 New Mexican children who don'…
Songs of a New Mexican Childhood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:12
This week on The Children's Hour, traditional Southwest Hispanic folk music includes many beloved children’s songs. An expert in New Mexico folklore and music, Dr. Enrique LaMadrid shares songs and their stories of a tra…
How Do Elections Work? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:54
This week on The Children’s Hour, we learn how elections work with Bernalillo County Clerk Linda Stover who explains the whole process. Also, what happens when three field reporters head into the Rio Grande Community Far…
Spiders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:51
Don't get creeped out, but this week on The Children's Hour it's all about spiders! New Mexico is home to hundreds of species of spiders. Dr. Sandra Brantley and Dr. Rachel Alfarro from UNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biolo…