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Nov 2026New series

Franklin for Kids is here

Six episodes on the boy who loved books — Episodes 1 and 2 are live now, with new premieres every Monday through December 1. Pairs with the picture book Ben Franklin: The Boy Who Kept Growing.

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Nov 2026The American Ballot

Episodes 15–17: The Sure Thing, The Great Upset, The General Wins

Three new episodes take the series from Truman's shock 1948 victory through Eisenhower. Seventeen elections down, and counting.

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Nov 2026Holiday special

Thanksgiving: A Nation Gives Thanks (Updated 2026)

Our Thanksgiving episodes are refreshed for this year, including the story of Sara Josepha Hale, the woman who made Thanksgiving a national holiday.

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Oct 2026Fresh look

New welcome video and channel refresh

A new welcome video, an updated Oh Canada!, a Caribbean geography adventure, and the complete Colonial America series in one sitting.

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Oct 2026New book

Ben Franklin: The Boy Who Kept Growing

A picture book about self-improvement, business, science, and diplomacy — now on Amazon in paperback.

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