Little House on the Prairie

草原小屋

Pop Culture Happy Hour

2026-07-14

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You may be familiar with the world of Little House on the Prairie, either through Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved books, or the 1970s TV adaptation. Now, Netflix is once again bringing the Ingalls family to life with a new series. It focuses on earlier in Laura's life in Kansas, where the promise of available land for the family comes at the expense of a local Osage population that's being pushed out. During this time, the Ingalls family must make friends in their local community and deal with the harsh realities of pioneer life. Here are some recommendations both kids and adults will enjoy:‘Zootopia 2’ brings back your favorite fun animals — and some pointed commentary In 'Toy Story 5,' playtime's over and screentime's in Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport Pop Culture Happy Hour+ See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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  • The Little House series of novels by Laura Ingalls Wilder have sold tens of millions of copies.

  • They also were made into a very successful TV series beginning in the 1970s.

  • Now the Ingalls family is back in a new Little House on the Prairie series on Netflix.

  • That doesn't take place in Minnesota, where the old show spent most of its time.

  • Instead, its focus is earlier in Laura's life in Kansas, where the promise

  • of available land for the family comes at the expense of a local Osage population that's being pushed out.

  • I'm Linda Holmes, and joining me today on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour is culture critic Kristen Meinzer.

  • Hello, Kristen.

  • Hey, Linda.

  • Also with us is Soraya Nadia McDonald.

  • She's a cultural critic and a journalist.

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  • So the Netflix take on Little House on the Prairie is based on the one Wilder

  • book that was actually called Little House on the Prairie, which is about the family's time in Kansas.