Second Lady Usha Vance Launches 'Storytime' Podcast to Promote Child Literacy

Second Lady Usha Vance launched a podcast aimed at promoting child literacy.

“Trending: West Asia war updates Strait of Hormuz Iran war negotiations Nasa Moon mission IPL 2026 Dhurandhar 2 box office advertisement Second Lady Usha Vance starts ‘Storytime’ podcast to promote child literacy FP News Desk _•_ March 31, 2026, 12:30:59 IST advertisement Second Lady Usha Vance has launched a podcast titled ‘Storytime with Second Lady’ to promote child literacy, featuring guest readers and storytelling, as the initiative draws praise and criticism amid concerns over declining reading levels and debates around recent US education policy changes”

Firstpost

Each episode features a guest reader who reads a book and engages in conversation.

New York Post

Vance opened the series by reading The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

Vance was inspired after noticing the decline in literacy rates.

She described the downward trend as worrisome.

The Cut

She also launched a summer reading program.

The first three episodes featured Vance, Patrick, and Poppen.

“Is reading to your own children boring”

The Cut

Each episode runs between 10 and 15 minutes.

They are available on YouTube and Spotify.

JD Vance praised his wife's initiative.

Numerous netizens criticized him for defunding the Department of Education.

Washington Examiner

Critics questioned how a podcast could offset dismantling federal education infrastructure.