Screen-Free
Summer Entertainment
From a diverse array of music
to captivating stories, these
radio shows and podcasts
will capture the imagination of
your little ones.

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BY ELEANOR LINAFELT
ELEANOR AMPLIFIED
A production of WHYY in Philadelphia, “Eleanor
Amplified” is a fictional podcast series that follows a
radio reporter as she chases exciting stories. Offering
an introduction to journalism, it is designed to appeal
to the whole family, but is specifically recommended
for ages 8-12. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

KID’S CORNER
Celebrating over 30 years on the air, WXPN’s “Kid’s
Corner” is America’s longest-running daily call-in radio
show for kids. Hosted by Kathy O’Connell, this award-
winning show offers entertaining and educational
programs that invite kids ages 5-13 to be involved in
interactive segments. Available at kidscorner.org.

WEE NATION RADIO
This online children's station plays a mix of R&B, funk,
jazz, go-go and hip-hop with the mission of being age-
appropriate and culturally inclusive. You'll also hear
segments featuring children’s authors reading from
their books and West African storytelling. Streaming
online at weenation.com and broadcasted on WPFW in
D.C. as Uncle Devin’s WEE Nation Radio Wednesdays
from 7-8 p.m.

CIRCLE ROUND
From WBUR, Boston’s NPR station, “Circle Round”
is a podcast that adapts international folktales with
universal themes to encourage conversations between
children and adults. Listen carefully for some of your
favorite TV and film stars as characters. Created and
produced by parents of young children, “Circle Round” is
geared toward ages 4-10. Available on Apple Podcasts.

JUMP 105.3
Launched in February, this Pittsburgh-based station
offers well-known and independent music for kids of
all ages through a variety of weekly specialty shows.

Streaming online at jump1053.com.

BUT WHY: A PODCAST FOR CURIOUS KIDS
Vermont Public Radio’s podcast “But Why” attempts to
answer all sorts of questions, big and small, submitted
by kids. Recent episodes include explorations into why
cactuses are spiky and what robots are doing on Mars.

Available on Apple Podcasts.

GOOD NIGHT STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS
Based on the bestselling book series by the same
name, “Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls” is a podcast
that dives into the stories of remarkable women
throughout history. Well-known leaders, creators and
members of the Rebel Girls community narrate each
episode. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

WOW IN THE WORLD
The hosts of NPR’s podcast “Wow in the World”
weave news about science, technology and innovation
into fantastical storylines that kids ages 5-12 will find
hilarious. Each episode discusses an exciting new
scientific discovery. Available on Apple Podcasts. ■
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