WPSU

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WPSU-FM, listener-supported public radio, began as a student-run radio station (WDFM) in 1953, and since then has been transformed into a full-service PRX and NPR-affiliate station with more than 3,000 members. A part of Penn State Public Broadcasting, the station now provides 24-hours of quality programming each day for Central and Northern Pennsylvania.

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Time to Lay it Down ~ The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War 
5 Pieces

Time to Lay It Down ~ The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War is a two-part documentary special that explores the music created during the Vietnam War, which expressed the deep divisions in the U.S., and provided a life line for GIs in Vietnam, as well as a source of healing when they came home. Perfect accompaniment to the Ken Burns' 10-part series The Vietnam War broadcast starting September 17, 2017 and airing throughout fall 2017, as well for broadcast during Veterans and Memorial Days.

  • From: WPSU
  • Updated: Aug 29, 2017

Latest Pieces

What Would Malcolm X Say About Barack Obama?
From: WPSU
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A Penn State historian asks the question: What would Malcolm X say about the candidacy of Barack Obama?

  • Added: Mar 31, 2008
  • Length: 05:06
Voter Readiness in Central Pennsylvania
From: WPSU
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Is Central Pennsylvania prepared for voters to turn out in big numbers?

  • Added: Mar 31, 2008
  • Length: 05:35
Race and Gender in the Primary
From: WPSU
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Professor of African American Studies analyzes Geraldine Ferraro's comments

  • Added: Mar 31, 2008
  • Length: 03:44
Bill Clinton's Speech at Penn State (Thursday, March 27, 2008)
From: WPSU
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Bill Clinton's Speech at Penn State on March 27, 2008.

  • Added: Mar 31, 2008
  • Length: 53:14
Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians
From: WPSU
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A musical history of Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians

Bought by WSKG and WDUQ


  • Added: Sep 26, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Boppin' with Pekar
From: WPSU
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An hour of jazz and conversation with Harvey Pekar & Phoebe Gloeckner

Bought by Marfa Public Radio, KVNF, 91.7 WHUS Storrs, WCPN, and WVPE


  • Added: Sep 26, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
In the Spirit
From: WPSU
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A one-hour retrospective of 20th Century African-American Religious Music and Interviews

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WSGE, 90.5 WSNC, KLCC, KTNA and more


  • Added: Jan 13, 2005
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 16
A Winter Solstice with Helicon (One Hour or Two Hours)
From: WPSU
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Eclectic Holiday folk concert, recorded live in Baltimore.

Bought by KBBI Alaska, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), KMXT, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WSKG and more


  • Added: Nov 08, 2004
  • Length: 01:58:34
  • Purchases: 26
Chimpin' The Blues
From: WPSU
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Legendary cartoonist R. Crumb shares his love for early blues recordings.

Bought by KMUW, KRCB 104.9, KGLT, KMUN, WYSO and more


  • Added: Sep 29, 2003
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 12

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Staff of WPSU

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Kristine Allen (Admin)
Program Director
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Craig Johnson (Admin)
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Emily Reddy (Admin)
Associate Producer
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Jeffrey Hughes (Admin)
Director of Broadcast Operations