• 14 minutes 30 seconds
    The Porch-to-Porch Concert Crawl

    This Massachusetts neighborhood is setting the soundtrack for Memorial Day weekend, one porch at a time. We’re also celebrating World Turtle Day with a turtle whisperer in Florida. A children’s hospital rolled out the red carpet for teen cancer patients. Graduates from a historically Black college in Atlanta are making history together. Plus, we check on America’s favorite feathery power couple and the efforts of elementary school kids to save their nest. 

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    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

    Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

    Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

    Editorial Support: Lisa Wong

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    23 May 2026, 8:30 am
  • 13 minutes 47 seconds
    A “Ted Lasso” Star Scores A Real-Life Soccer Contract

    Turns out “fútbol is life” wasn’t just a line for this “Ted Lasso” star. A commencement speaker gave graduates more than words of wisdom. We’ll tell you how mountain gorillas rebounded from the brink of extinction. A new children’s book honors the Chinese immigrant behind America’s Famous Bing cherry. Plus, meet the man traveling the world without ever stepping on a plane. 

     

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    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

    Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

    Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

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    16 May 2026, 8:30 am
  • 13 minutes 52 seconds
    Calling All Moms to the Dance Floor! 

    Hear why thousands of moms across the country are lining up for a night out. It’s Teacher Appreciation Week: meet the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. A two-year-old boy who was born profoundly deaf can now hear, thanks to a new FDA-approved gene therapy. An iconic TV personality just turned 100. And, how a community in Idaho celebrated a young leukemia survivor's birthday. 

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    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

    Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

    Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

    Editorial Support: Deborah Brunswick, Hazel Tang, Madeleine Stix, Jim Schiffman, Elliott Proctor 

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    9 May 2026, 8:30 am
  • 15 minutes 23 seconds
    An Off-The-Track Kentucky Derby Comeback

    This stallion season manager is celebrating a second chance at life at the 152nd Kentucky Derby. How one man is keeping a promise to his late grandmother ⁠at full speed.⁠ A family-owned supermarket is taking a page from NPR’s book with its own version of “Tiny Desk concerts.” This ancient "miracle tree" could solve a very modern pollution problem. Plus, meet ⁠the oncologist⁠ bringing life-saving care to places that don’t have it.


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    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

    Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

    Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

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    2 May 2026, 8:30 am
  • 13 minutes 19 seconds
    She’s Cancer-Free After Taking This Treatment

    A dad is teaching young boys in his community hard and soft skills for adulthood. A potentially game-changing treatment could help fight one of the deadliest cancers. The answer to the world’s plastic problem could be floating around in the ocean. Meet the woman shattering the glass ceiling in European sports. And just days after an attempted school shooting, students found a way to thank a hero at prom. 

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    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

    Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

    Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

    Editorial Support: Sebastian Shukla 

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    25 April 2026, 8:30 am
  • 15 minutes 7 seconds
    A Real-Life Romance from a “Heated Rivalry”

    On one of the biggest stages in music, history was made. A "Heated Rivalry" lookalike contest turned into a real-life rom com. These ecosystem engineers are already hard at work helping combat climate change. This technology allowed a blind man to train and race for a marathon differently. Plus, why basketball fans love the G.O.A.T. debate. 

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    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

    Producer: Eryn Mathewson 

    Show Runner: Felicia Patinkin 

    Senior Producer: Dan Bloom 

    Editorial Support: Jasmine Amjad, Sophie Garnett, Jocelyn Contreras, Erick E. Beltran 

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    18 April 2026, 8:30 am
  • 13 minutes 7 seconds
    The Dating Trend That Ditches the Apps

    Some singles are skipping swiping and letting their friends take the lead on their love life. Two first responders thousands of miles apart are now connected forever by a life-saving choice. Two brothers in the Bay Area started a school program that helps families and the planet. A lost border collie was rescued after a hiking trip gone wrong. Plus, one of the most memorable phone numbers in music is being used in a new way. 

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    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

    Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

    Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

    Editorial Support: Victoria Fleischer

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    11 April 2026, 8:30 am
  • 15 minutes 15 seconds
    The 8-Year-Old Behind Artemis II’s Moon Mascot

    She once worked at this hospital as a janitor – now she’s returning for her residency. The Artemis II mission is historic – hear how an 8-year-old became a part of it. Scientists are seeing a phenomenon for the first time in the wild, and it’s offering new clues about how species can adapt to climate change. A major study examines the role spirituality and religion play in addiction recovery. And a high school freshman made it onto the ballot in this state’s gubernatorial race. 

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    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

    Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

    Senior Producer: Matt Martinez 

    Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  

    Editorial Support: Amanda Swinhart, Giana Asterito 

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    4 April 2026, 8:30 am
  • 13 minutes 13 seconds
    A Hit Show That is Making ‘Zillennials’ Nostalgic

    The countdown to the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League’s season starts. These critical pollinators are making a major comeback. Trauma doctors say the first patient in the world to receive this treatment wouldn’t be here today without it. What started as an idea behind bars turned into a service for people in need in Philadelphia. Plus, a show that still hits home 20 years later

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    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

    Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

    Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

    Editorial Support: Jacqueline Howard, Sofía Hanalei Sanchez 

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    28 March 2026, 8:30 am
  • 14 minutes 16 seconds
    A Rhode Island Community’s ‘Miracle on Ice’

    A group of dads in London are learning a new skill to connect with their daughters and each other. Two pay phones nearly 3,000 miles apart are bridging a generational gap. A new breakthrough device is helping patients manage Parkinson’s disease in a more personalized way. After a devastating tragedy, a high school boys' hockey team in Rhode Island finished their season in a way that feels like a movie. Plus, a sweet update on the world's favorite baby monkey. 

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    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

    Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

    Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

    Editorial Support: Graham Hurley, Hanako Montgomery

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    21 March 2026, 8:30 am
  • 15 minutes 39 seconds
    Following the Tracks of a Tiger Comeback

    A legendary US Paralympian adds to her medal collection. CNN trekked deep into Thailand’s jungles to follow the surprising journey of a young tiger that’s giving conservationists hope. How the singer behind the hit song from “K-Pop Demon Hunters” reinvented herself after rejection. A car salesman found a way to stand out at his job, and his videos have gone viral. Plus, college students nationwide are training puppies with a purpose.  

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    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

    Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

    Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

    Editorial Support: Allison Cho, Coy Wire, Will Ripley, Rosanna Philpott, Xavian Wu 

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    14 March 2026, 8:30 am
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