This I Believe

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  • Location: Louisville, KY

This I Believe is a national media project that invites people from all walks of life to write and speak aloud brief essays describing the core values that guide their lives. The series creates a unique space in the media today: a space for truth without accusation, patriotism without political spin, and faith beyond religious dogma.

This I Believe is independently produced by Jay Allison and Dan Gediman with John Gregory and Viki Merrick for This I Believe, Inc. and Atlantic Public Media.

Series

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18 Pieces

Archives of the original This I Believe series, hosted by Edward R. Murrow.

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201 Pieces

A national media project that invites people from all walks of life to write and speak aloud brief essays describing the core values that guide their lives.


Pieces

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Felipe Morales believes being humble keeps him connected to his roots and makes him a better person.

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  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 03:13
  • Purchases: 2
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Since nothing is permanent, Dalia Sofer believes happiness is found in life's more ephemeral gifts.

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  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 04:39
  • Purchases: 2
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Michael Gabby wasn't too optimistic going into the election. Now he's proud to believe in America.

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  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 03:14
  • Purchases: 2
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English musician Brian Eno believes group singing is good for the mind, body, spirit and community.

Bought by WEZU, Marfa Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, KFOK-LPFM, WEZU and more


  • Added: Feb 03, 2009
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 8
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Claude Knobler believes life should be more ridiculous. And he has the gorilla suits to prove it.

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  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 03:08
  • Purchases: 2
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Soldier TJ Turner believes fighting the war on terror should include restoring hope in children.

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  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Educator and social activist Geoffrey Canada says he believes all children can learn and succeed.

Bought by WEZU, WCSU-FM, WEZU, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 04:44
  • Purchases: 4
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Attorney and entrepreneur Randy Komisar says personal growth comes when we let our beliefs evolve.

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  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 03:47
  • Purchases: 2
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Law professor Peter Keane believes even the worst criminals deserve to have someone on their side.

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  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 04:12
  • Purchases: 2
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In no longer fighting her kinky hair, Toya Marshall believes she found the freedom to be herself.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KUOW, and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 03:11
  • Purchases: 4