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What's it like to be a Kid Governor?

In the United States, voters in each state elect a governor every two or four year terms. The governor is the top official in the state government. But did you know five U.S. states also elect a Kid Governor? It’s a part of a civics education program that helps kids learn about d ... Show More

26m 39s

Mar 6

How do we know life is not a dream?

Some questions are so big they’re existential, meaning that they get right to the heart of human existence. These are also sometimes called philosophical questions, so for this episode we called up a professor of philosophy, Scott Hershovitz, who teaches at the University of Mich ... Show More

32m 6s

Feb 20

How did bird dinosaurs survive the meteor?

Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? Many of you have learned about the meteorite that scientists say hit the earth 66 million years ago and killed off many dinosaur species. But some dinosaurs survived, and the birds you see flying around today are their direct descendants! In this ... Show More

29m 36s

Mar 2019

The Story Pirates + Circle Round: All That Glitters

The Story Pirates Podcast will be back next week with a brand new show. In the meantime, we wanted to share an episode of Circle Round, a podcast from our pals over at WBUR that features folktales from around the world. And guess what? This episode of Circle Round features Le ... Show More

18m 56s

Jun 2021

Circle Round: The Noblest Tale

Today we're sharing a story from our friends at Circle Round, a podcast produced by WBUR Boston's NPR station. You can find Circle Round anywhere you get your podcasts, be sure to check them out and subscribe. Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this sto ... Show More

29m 24s

Aug 2023

Big news from Rebecca Sheir… plus an exclusive Circle Round story!

Announcing an exciting new way for you to Circle Round with us, support public radio and get some really cool stuff — welcome to the Circle Round Club! Also check out the preview of one of our bonus bedtime stories: a tale we call “The Lighthouse of the Pampas,” from t ... Show More

5m 52s

Jan 2022

Why are giraffe tongues blue? - A Moment of Um extra

Wow, wow, wow! Our new Moment of Um podcast is finally here. Check out this sample episode, and subscribe to Moment of Um in your podcast player. There are already five episodes just waiting for you to listen, and there’s a new one every weekday. Do you ha ... Show More

4m 45s

Mar 2023

Listener Stories From Around the World

If you subscribe to this podcast, then you're familiar with our listener dispatches: unique, funny, and often deeply personal stories shared with us by the Women Who Travel community. Weaving them into the podcast is one our favorite things to do, which is why this week we're mix ... Show More

40m 11s

Jun 2022

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table - A Mythical Sleep Story

Tonight's mythical sleep story is King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Maude Radford. In this episode, King Arthur celebrates his wins and forms his Round Table. He also meets Guinevere and is smitten. If you'd like to support the podcast, you ... Show More

40m 1s

Dec 2023

'Disney Frozen: Forces of Nature' | Ep. 8, The Duke of Antlers

Today we're bringing you the eighth episode of the brand new "Disney Frozen: Forces of Nature" podcast! In this episode apologies are made, awkward dinner conversations are had, and we learn a lot about opera. Enjoy this series for free on Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/232j ... Show More

14m 6s

Circle Round: 'The Lion's Whisker'