Reading Rainbow returns with new host Mychal Threets

Reading Rainbow is back, baby — and this time it's got big hair and an even bigger smile. Beloved internet librarian Mychal Threets will host the new digital version of the iconic PBS show, launching October 4. The reboot honors the original format that made us want to read all summer long, while giving it a fresh lift for the next generation. We'll revisit the legacy of LeVar Burton, the theme song wars (Chaka Khan vs. Tina Fabrique!), and why this show always felt like a field trip and a hug at the same time. 'Reading Rainbow' is back! Viral librarian Mychal Threets to host beloved series (Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, Sep 30, 2025) 'Reading Rainbow' returning after nearly 20 years; new host announced (Natalie Sierra, The Hill, Sep 30, 2025) 11 Educational Facts About Reading Rainbow (Stacy Conradt, Mental Floss, Aug 1, 2015) Mychal Threets LinkedIn page (LinkedIn, accessed Sep 30, 2025) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.