Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 51
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 30.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
newsroom@mpr.org
mediarelations@mpr.org
jamacher@mpr.org
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Host
Dianne Haulcy - Dianne Haulcy is affiliated with The Family Partnership and hosts a show focused on supporting adults as they help young children understand cultural differences, race, and implicit bias.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Emma Swift Lee - Age-appropriate Conversations With Children About Race, Fear, Safety, And Difficult Events; Practical Strategies Inspired By Fred Rogers' Work.
Marie Lister - Responding To Young Children's Concerns About Immigration Enforcement Through Classroom Conversations, Play, And Inclusive Learning Environments.
Debbie LeeKeenan - How Educators Can Address Children's Fears And Questions About Immigration, Fairness, And Belonging With Honesty And Compassion.
Brandon Jones - Limiting Harmful Media Exposure, Answering Children's Difficult Questions, And Supporting Young Children's Sense Of Safety.
Olivia Garcia - Using Stories To Help Children Make Sense Of Difficult Events While Reinforcing Belonging.
Episodes
Look for the Helpers: Helping Kids Make Sense of a Changing World
October 07, 2026
When the world feels uncertain, children look to the adults they trust for answers. But what happens when the people children are taught to see as "helpers" don't always make them feel safe? Dianne Haulcy sits down with Emma Swift Lee, director of the Fred Rogers Institute, to explore how caregivers can have honest, age-appropriate conversations about race, fear and safety. Together they discuss why children need truthful answers and how simple, reassuring conversations can help them make sen...
Brave Conversations: Helping Young Children Make Sense of Fear, Fairness and Belonging
September 23, 2026
When immigration raids and stories of racial profiling make headlines, young children notice. They hear conversations, ask difficult questions and often bring their worries into play. In this episode, Host Dianne Haulcy talks with Marie Lister of the University of Minnesota Child Development Laboratory School and Debbie LeeKeenan, co-founder of Anti-Bias Leaders ECE, about how educators can respond with honesty, compassion and confidence. Lister shares how preschoolers processed fears about i...
When Children Notice: Talking About Immigration, Racism and Belonging
September 09, 2026
When immigration raids and news headlines dominate conversations, children notice, even when adults think they're too young to understand. In this episode, host Dianne Haulcy reflects on Minnesota's federal immigration enforcement operation and talks with Season 7 Host Andre Dukes about why families need honest, age-appropriate conversations during uncertain times. You'll hear from play therapist and author Olivia Garcia, who explains how stories can help children make sense of difficult even...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Early Risers?
Early Risers is hosted by Dianne Haulcy. Its publicly listed emails are newsroom@mpr.org, mediarelations@mpr.org, and jamacher@mpr.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Early Risers?
The publicly listed emails for Early Risers: newsroom@mpr.org, mediarelations@mpr.org, and jamacher@mpr.org.
How many listeners does Early Risers have?
Podseeker estimates Early Risers reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Early Risers?
Early Risers typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Guests are experienced early-childhood educators, child-development or mental-health specialists, researchers, authors, and leaders of relevant educational or community organizations. Practical expertise working with children, families, or educators is a strong fit. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at early-childhood, educational, or community organizations; Extensive professional experience in education, child development, or mental health; Authorship or development of practical resources, programs, or approaches. Recent guests include Emma Swift Lee, Marie Lister, and Debbie LeeKeenan.
How hard is it to get booked on Early Risers?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Early Risers cover?
Recent episodes cover Education, Early Childhood Education, Parenting, Child Development, and Racial Equity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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