Seatbelts Everyone! The Magic School Bus, Kids’ Learning & What’s on the Shelves This Season

(00:00:00) Hop on the Magic School Bus for an interplanetary adventure, both on stage and in the real world. In this episode, we look at The Magic School Bus Live! a new musical adaptation that sends Ms. Frizzle and her class hurtling through the solar system when a field trip goes delightfully off course. As our local NPR/PBS station, we explore why high-quality live shows like this matter, what goes into producing them, and how educational programming strengthens learning across our state. (00:22:44) Then, we shift from the world of theatre to the world of supply chains with Bucknell University professor Jimmy Chen, who explains how global tariff pressures are already affecting toy and electronics inventory this season. From turbulent sourcing strategies to shrinking holiday selections, we unpack what families can expect on store shelves, and why shopping early may be more important than ever. An episode that blends creativity, curiosity, and real-world context: how we learn, how we produce, and how big systems shape the everyday lives of kids and parents alike.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.