We Got to Sesame Street

This Stuff You Should Know episode dives deep into the history and impact of Sesame Street, exploring how the groundbreaking children's show emerged from the Great Society movement and research into early childhood development in the 1960s. Josh and Chuck trace the show's origins with visionaries Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morissette, discuss the iconic characters and their introductions, and reveal the rigorous research proving Sesame Street actually improves educational outcomes for children globally. The episode also covers Sesame Street's remarkable international adaptations across 150+ countries, its commitment to addressing tough social issues like death and disability, and how the show has consistently pushed boundaries to normalize marginalized communities through thoughtfully developed characters and storylines.