The Merits Of Learning A New Language, Native Voices On “Molly Of Denali,” Dow Drop

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Molly of Denali in a canoe
Molly (right) is the Alaska Native girl who’s at the center of a PBS children’s program “Molly of Denali” focused on her life and community in Alaska. Image courtesy of PBS KIDS/WGBH Boston.

We talk about the benefits of learning a new language, at any age. We also hear from some of the women who created and worked on a new Alaska Native-focused children’s television cartoon. And we hear about yesterday’s drop in the Dow and how trade tensions are creating new issues for investors.

Featured in this Show

  • The Joy Of Learning A New Language

    For many people, learning a new language is the kind of thing that is high on a to-do list, but can be hard to get started. We talk to a language learning specialist about how to make it a reality.

  • We talk to the executive producer and co-creator of a new PBS children’s television program “Molly of Denali” that focuses on the life and community of an Alaska Native girl. We’re also joined by a member of the Alaska Native advisory group that helped create the show.

  • Trade Tensions And 'Currency Manipulation' Allegation Spark Market Fears

    Stocks plunged on Monday as trade tensions continue between the United States and China. Additionally, both President Trump and the Treasury Department are now accusing China of being a “currency manipulator.” A financial reporter breaks it all down.

Episode Credits

  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Sage Goellner Guest
  • Dorothea Gillim Guest
  • Rochelle Adams Guest
  • Michael Wursthorn Guest

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