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Keyshawn Solves It

GBH & PBS Kids·10 episodes

KidsFamilyKids fictionSerialized mystery10-17 min/epFamily-friendlyJuneteenth storyOldest first

Created by Ed Jenkins, the Keyshawn Solves It podcast is an 8-episode serialized mystery about a 10-year-old African-American boy who inherits a set of keys that can unlock almost any door. With help from his friend Kiki, Keyshawn uses these keys to help solve the mystery of disappearing bikes in his North Minneapolis neighborhood, ensuring that his community’s Juneteenth bike parade can go on.  Listeners will be introduced to Juneteenth and its origins, as well as to social-emotional “keys to success” such as resilience, self-worth, and responsibility. Geared to children 5-9, Keyshawn Solves It is produced by GBH Kids and dis...

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Keyshawn Solves It is a short, serialized mystery for kids that turns a neighborhood bike case into a warm story about Juneteenth, friendship, and responsibility. Created by Ed Jenkins for GBH Kids, it follows 10-year-old Keyshawn and his friend Kiki as they gather clues across North Minneapolis, making it a good fit for family listening, early elementary kids, and anyone who likes gentle mysteries with real community stakes.

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Episodes

29 min
Dec 5, 2023
Introducing...The Plate Show!

The Plate Show is a comedy podcast for kids 6-9 about cultures around the world and the foods that are important to them. Join Spoonie, everyone's favorite talking spoon, and her BFF sidekick Tongs, as they put on a show from their very own kitchen to learn about – and taste – amazing food from around the world!In this episode, Spoonie is doing a show about street food from around the world but keeps getting distracted by a delicious smell coming from outside her kitchen window. Can Spoonie stay focused long enough to get through her podcast? And will she ever get the chance to taste the street food she so desperately wants to try? Celebrity chef Pati Jinich shares her favorite Mexican street foods, and kid guest Gavi talks about the Malaysian curry puffs he loves making with his grandmother.The Plate Show is funded (in part) by a Ready To Learn grant (PR/Award No. S295A200004, CFDA No. 84.295A) provided by the U.S. Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The contents of this podcast were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Additional funding is provided by the New York State Education Department.The Plate Show is a production of The WNET Group and PRX. It is distributed by PRX. © 2023 THIRTEEN Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved.

16 min
Jun 19, 2023Episode 8
Case Solved!

Keyshawn and Kiki have one last chance to solve their case so they can save the Juneteenth Bike Parade before it’s too late!Keyshawn Solves It is produced by GBH Kids and distributed by PRX and PBS KIDS. Funding is made possible in part by Black Public Media.  Keyshawn Solves It was originally developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. The project was funded by a Ready To Learn grant [PR/Award No. S295A200004, CFDA No. 84.295A] provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

14 min
Jun 19, 2023Episode 7
Finding Facts

It’s Juneteenth Day! Keyshawn and Kiki are back as a team and ready to use their new detective tool to help solve their case!  Keyshawn Solves It is produced by GBH Kids and distributed by PRX and PBS KIDS. Funding is made possible in part by Black Public Media.  Keyshawn Solves It was originally developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. The project was funded by a Ready To Learn grant [PR/Award No. S295A200004, CFDA No. 84.295A] provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

10 min
Jun 12, 2023Episode 6
All Eyes on Keyshawn

Keyshawn is surprised when kids at the Juneteenth Kids Club believe he  is the one taking bikes in his neighborhood! How will he prove that he isn’t the one doing it?  Keyshawn Solves It is produced by GBH Kids and distributed by PRX and PBS KIDS. Funding is made possible in part by Black Public Media.  Keyshawn Solves It was originally developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. The project was funded by a Ready To Learn grant [PR/Award No. S295A200004, CFDA No. 84.295A] provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

11 min
Jun 12, 2023Episode 5
A New Clue

Keyshawn finds a new clue that leads him one step closer to why bikes are disappearing in his neighborhood. Keyshawn Solves It is produced by GBH Kids and distributed by PRX and PBS KIDS. Funding is made possible in part by Black Public Media.  Keyshawn Solves It was originally developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. The project was funded by a Ready To Learn grant [PR/Award No. S295A200004, CFDA No. 84.295A] provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

15 min
Jun 5, 2023Episode 4
The Bet

Keyshawn and Kiki gather evidence to prove who definitely isn’t behind all the disappearing bikes in their neighborhood. Also, Keyshawn makes a decision that could change everything!  Keyshawn Solves It is produced by GBH Kids and distributed by PRX and PBS KIDS. Funding is made possible in part by Black Public Media.  Keyshawn Solves It was originally developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. The project was funded by a Ready To Learn grant [PR/Award No. S295A200004, CFDA No. 84.295A] provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

17 min
Jun 5, 2023Episode 3
Someone’s Hiding Something

Keyshawn and Kiki interview people in their neighborhood about the disappearing bikes. The more they discover, the more mysterious their case becomes! Keyshawn Solves It is produced by GBH Kids and distributed by PRX and PBS KIDS. Funding is made possible in part by Black Public Media.  Keyshawn Solves It was originally developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. The project was funded by a Ready To Learn grant [PR/Award No. S295A200004, CFDA No. 84.295A] provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

16 min
May 29, 2023Episode 2
The New Detectives

Keyshawn and Kiki team up to solve the case of the disappearing bikes and find their first clue. They also head to their community’s Juneteenth Kids Club where Keyshawn comes face to face with a new challenge.  Keyshawn Solves It is produced by GBH Kids and distributed by PRX and PBS KIDS. Funding is made possible in part by Black Public Media.  Keyshawn Solves It was originally developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. The project was funded by a Ready To Learn grant [PR/Award No. S295A200004, CFDA No. 84.295A] provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

15 min
May 29, 2023Episode 1
The Birthday Mystery

Today is Keyshawn’s 10th birthday and it’s full of surprises! What started out as a birthday mystery party turns into a real mystery. Keyshawn Solves It is produced by GBH Kids and distributed by PRX and PBS KIDS. Funding is made possible in part by Black Public Media.  Keyshawn Solves It was originally developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. The project was funded by a Ready To Learn grant [PR/Award No. S295A200004, CFDA No. 84.295A] provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

1 min
May 22, 2023
Introducing: Keyshawn Solves It

If you love The Arthur Podcast, then GBH Kids has a new show you’re sure to enjoy: Keyshawn Solves It. Keyshawn Solves It is produced by GBH Kids and distributed by PRX and PBS KIDS. Funding is made possible in part by Black Public Media. Keyshawn Solves It was originally developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. The project was funded by a Ready To Learn grant [PR/Award No. S295A200004, CFDA No. 84.295A] provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.