Episode Synopsis "You are essential."

Mister Rogers innovatively acclimated an entire generation of children to a future beyond the one in which they lived during the 60s, 70s, and 80s. His soft spoken tone and various vibrant voices that brought his puppets to life lit a path for humanity to see what it missed of mercy and emotion. In our first episode, we gently unpack the wisdom of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, discussing his life, his story, and the people he loved. We explore the legacy of a man who highlighted each and every one of us as essential and emphasized the goodness that our world has to offer. Do you know Mister Rogers? Have you met his friend Daniel Tiger? Do you know what makes you special? Today on The Essential, we help you with just that.

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More episodes of the podcast The Essential

• Our Last Episode Together
• Teachers are Essential
• Heart to Heart: Perspectives
• Family is Essential
• Heart to Heart: Dealing with Our Emotions
• The Collateral Damage of Food Insecurity in America, Part 2
• The Collateral Damage of Food Insecurity in America, Part 1
• You are essential.
• The Essential: Introduction