The kids crew talk with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham about what her job entails, how to lead during a pandemic, and how governors can help solve the climate crisis.
Lily Haussamen, a 10 year old from Las Cruces, New Mexico has a message for all the adults listening to The Childrens Hour about the planet she is inheriting.
Then we hear from the Yale Climate Connections about how some South African homes are getting electricity thanks to solar panels and batteries.
This episode has an accompanying learning guide at the episode page: https://ChildrensHour.org/governing
Mixed with excellent music, join us for an hour of educational entertainment for the whole family.
Katie Stone, executive producer Marci Krivonen, post production Yale Climate Connections Heath and Lily Hausemann, production
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Governing A State
The Kids Crew interview New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham about her job, leading during a pandemic, and how governors can help address the climate crisis.