Apr 29, 2026
Early Childhood
Episode 22: Shamika Bradley Explains How Algorithms Are Shaping Our Kids
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe speaks with Shamika Bradley, a consultant in AI accessibility and ethics, about the...
Apr 15, 2026
K-12 & Public Education
Episode 21: Arnie Fege Explains Why Schools Are the Heart of Democracy
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe talks with Arnie Fege about what it means to protect public education, why...
Apr 01, 2026
Child Care
Episode 20: How OLÉ Helped Secure Universal Child Care in New Mexico
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe chats with Matthew Henderson and Olga Grays about New Mexico’s historic move to...
Mar 19, 2026
Child Nutrition
Episode 19: Pratt Free Market Turns Libraries Into Lifelines for Kids
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe chats with Dr. Emil L. Cunningham and Eunice Na about the Pratt Free...
Mar 04, 2026
Children's Health
Episode 18: Suzie Hicks Believes Kids Can Help Save the Planet
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe sits down with award-winning filmmaker, author, and educator Suzie Hicks — also known...
Feb 18, 2026
Child Rights
Episode 17: Wendy Cervantes Demands Better Protections for Immigrant Kids
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe talks with Wendy Cervantes about how immigration enforcement policies are shaping children’s daily...
Feb 04, 2026
Child Nutrition
Episode 16: Chad Bolt Exposes the Real Cost of SNAP Cuts
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe talks with Chad Bolt about what happens when the food safety net millions...
Jan 21, 2026
Federal Budget & Tax
Episode 15: Madeline Brown Pushes for Economic Opportunity for Kids
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe sits down with Madeline Brown to explore what it would mean if every...
Jan 07, 2026
Children of Immigrants
Episode 14: Adriana Cadena Stands for Immigrant Families and Their Children
In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe talks with Adriana Cadena about the real-life impact of immigration policies on children...
