If you have little kids under ten who tune to PBS on a regular basis – its likely you know about Wimee’s Words. The PBS children’s show that reaches 30 million homes around the country is originally from Grand Rapids. It features Wimee the Robot, an animated puppet, who teaches kids about science, technology, engineering, art and math.

GUESTS:

Michael Hyacinthe, creator, Wimee's Words

Wimee, robot star of Wimee's Words

Want to support shows like Wimee's Words and Stateside? Sign this petition at Protect My Public Media or you can donate to Michigan Public or your local PBS!

If you have little kids under ten who tune to PBS on a regular basis &ndash; its likely you know about Wimee&rsquo;s Words. The PBS children&rsquo;s show that reaches 30 million homes around the country is originally from Grand Rapids. It features Wimee the Robot, an animated puppet, who teaches kids about science, technology, engineering, art and math.
GUESTS:
Michael Hyacinthe,&nbsp;creator, Wimee's Words
Wimee, robot star of Wimee's Words
Want to support shows like Wimee's Words and Stateside? Sign <a href="https://protectmypublicmedia.org/">this petition at Protect My Public Media</a> or you can donate to <a href="https://michiganpublic.secureallegiance.com/wuom/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=MIPUBLIC&amp;PAGETYPE=PLG&amp;CHECK=b1Y0FDLwbp7fXW9MXTKftW3L5BYddGq6PVAl6UEf65g%3d">Michigan Public</a> or your local <a href="https://foundation.pbs.org/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22542046493&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAooDyp3t1iTFS88Tai70aq5GOcsI2&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwoZbBBhDCARIsAOqMEZUYLj1WYSq2DYgZ16Nj4XKMPPu7tWL-SYuAW7hLSP3KQnqOxPRP9h4aAnhdEALw_wcB">PBS</a>!

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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund