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‘Mr Rogers was political, too’: Ms Rachel challenges critics over Gaza and ICE detention

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‘Mr Rogers was political, too’: Ms Rachel challenges critics over Gaza and ICE detention Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 09/23/2026 - 18:48 The beloved children’s educator used her appearance on SubwayTakes to challenge the idea that those who work with children should stay out of politics Ms Rachel in an uncut episode of the viral internet talk show SubwayTakes (Screengrab/YouTube) Off Ms Rachel has used her latest appearance on the viral internet talk show SubwayTakes to speak out about the treatment of children in Gaza and US immigration detention facilities, while pushing back against critics who argue that children’s entertainers should stay out of politics. In the uncut episode, host Kareem Rahma introduced Ms Rachel, a children’s educator, YouTuber and activist, whose real name is Rachel Accurso, as “essentially the Mr Rogers of today”. One of his Gen Z producers described Ms Rachel as the “Taylor Swift for toddlers”. But beyond her popularity with young audiences, the episode of

First report: Ms. Rachel, the “Mr. Rogers of Today,” Stars in Best Episode of SubwayTakes Yet — consequence.net, 1d