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The Forgotten Story of Clinton Melton
From: Radio Diaries
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On December 3, 1955, a 33-year-old Black gas station attendant named Clinton Melton was shot and killed in Glendora, Mississippi. Two witnesses — i...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and WXAV 88.3FM Chicago


  • Added: Oct 18, 2021
  • Length: 11:44
  • Purchases: 2
The Man who Named 'Earth Day'
From: Reid Frazier
Caption: Julian Koenig, who coined 'Earth Day'., Credit: Photo Courtesy of Sarah Koenig
Who came up with the name 'Earth Day'? It turns out, a legendary Madison Avenue ad man named Julian Koenig. He was responsible for some of the most...

Bought by KMXT, WSLR, KUOW, WRST-FM Oshkosh, WRST-FM Oshkosh and more


  • Added: Apr 21, 2015
  • Length: 06:30
  • Purchases: 7
Meet Joe Palca: A Radio Story About Making Radio Stories
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Caption: Joe Palca tracks a story at NPR, Credit: Photo courtesy of Joe Palca
Joe Palca is one of the best science storytellers out there. As an NPR science correspondent he’s covered all sorts of obscure topics, from soccer-...

Bought by WTJU, Radio Newark, and WTJU


  • Added: Jul 22, 2014
  • Length: 09:03
  • Purchases: 3
The Mandela Tapes
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
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In this special program, you'll hear Nelson Mandela as you've never heard him before. This program draws on 50 hours of recorded conversations with...

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  • Added: Jun 28, 2013
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 36
Behind the DOJ Medical Marijuana Memo
From: Chris Goldstein
Caption: Oaksterdam: Medical Marijuana, Credit: Chris Goldstein
Chris Goldstein interviews the Director of Government Affairs at Americans for Safe Access about her meeting with Department of Justice Officials. ...

  • Added: Oct 24, 2009
  • Length: 29:32
SOS Criticizes President's Six-Month Failure to Appoint Full Government
From: Public Radio WorldWide - PRWW.org
Caption: HRR Speaking at New CFR Facility in DC, Credit: CFR Room Feed via GBG to PRWW
SOS Clinton speaks out publicly against the President.

  • Added: Jul 20, 2009
  • Length: :12
Medical Marijuana at the National Constitution Center
From: Chris Goldstein
Caption: Georgine DiMaria 4/20/09 Philadelphia, Credit: C. David Freitag
MS Patient Charles Kwiatkowski and Miss NJ 2006 Georgine DiMaria speak about their personal experience and advocacy for medical marijuana in New Je...

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  • Added: May 13, 2009
  • Length: 29:28
  • Purchases: 1
Barack Obama Holds First Press Conference as President-Elect-Chicago, IL, 11/7/08
From: PRX
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Barack Obama holds his first press conference in Chicago, Illinois as President-Elect.

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  • Added: Nov 07, 2008
  • Length: 19:36
  • Purchases: 1
Barack Obama Wins the 2008 Election--Chicago, IL
From: PRX
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Before a huge crowd Barack Obama claims victory and speaks about the seriousness of the challenges ahead

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  • Added: Nov 04, 2008
  • Length: 16:42
  • Purchases: 3
John McCain Concedes the 2008 Election--Phoenix, Arizona
From: PRX
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To a sober crowd and with a shaky voice John McCain concedes to and congratulates Barack Obama.

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  • Added: Nov 04, 2008
  • Length: 09:59
  • Purchases: 5
Barack Obama Makes Final Weekend Push in the Hoosier State-Highland, IN, 10/31/08
From: PRX
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Barack Obama campaigns in Highland, Indiana.

  • Added: Nov 03, 2008
  • Length: 30:25
Barack Obama Rallies Students at Mizzou-Columbia, MO, 10/30/08
From: PRX
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Barack Obama campaigns at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.

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  • Added: Nov 03, 2008
  • Length: 32:18
  • Purchases: 1
John McCain Makes Final Appeals-Tampa, Fla, 11/3/08
From: PRX
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John McCain campaigns in Tampa, Florida.

  • Added: Nov 03, 2008
  • Length: 13:46
Sarah Palin Criticizes Obama on Taxes-Cape Girardeau, MO, 10/30/08
From: PRX
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Sarah Palin campaigns in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

  • Added: Oct 31, 2008
  • Length: 38:01
Selection of Ads From John McCain
From: PRX
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A selection of recent TV ads for John McCain

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh


  • Added: Oct 29, 2008
  • Length: 04:03
  • Purchases: 1
Barack Obama Infomercial
From: PRX
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Barack Obama's 30 minute infomercial

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  • Added: Oct 29, 2008
  • Length: 27:15
  • Purchases: 1
Barack Obama Promises Tax Cuts for Middle Class-Pittsburgh, PA, 10/27/08
From: PRX
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Barack Obama campaigns in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Bought by KUNM and WRST-FM Oshkosh


  • Added: Oct 28, 2008
  • Length: 44:08
  • Purchases: 2
Sarah Palin Touts McCain's Economic Plan-Kissimmee, Fla, 10/26/08
From: PRX
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Sarah Palin campaigns in Kissimmee, Florida.

  • Added: Oct 28, 2008
  • Length: 36:30
Joe Biden Addresses Job Creation-Greensboro, NC, 10/27/08
From: PRX
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Joe Biden campaigns in Greensboro, North Carolina.

  • Added: Oct 28, 2008
  • Length: 16:02
Sarah Palin Says Expensive Wardrobe Not Hers-Tampa, Fla, 10/26/08
From: PRX
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Sarah Palin addresses a crowd in Tampa, Florida.

Bought by KUNM


  • Added: Oct 28, 2008
  • Length: 35:30
  • Purchases: 1
Excerpts of a Barack Obama Interview Under Fire-Chicago, IL, 2001
From: PRX
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The following audio excerpts aired in 2001 on the Chicago Public Radio program, Odyssey.

  • Added: Oct 27, 2008
  • Length: :00
Sarah Palin Accuses Obama of Wanting to Redistribute Wealth-Springfield, MO, 10/24/08
From: PRX
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Sarah Palin campaigns in Springfield, Missouri.

  • Added: Oct 27, 2008
  • Length: 36:22
Sarah Palin Makes Commitment to Children With Special Needs-Pittsburgh, PA, 10/24/08
From: PRX
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Sarah Palin delivers remarks in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

  • Added: Oct 27, 2008
  • Length: 22:08
Barack Obama Talks Energy Issues-Denver, CO, 10/26/08
From: PRX
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Barack Obama addresses a crowd at the Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado.

  • Added: Oct 27, 2008
  • Length: 31:56
John McCain reminds Biden He's Been Tested in Crisis-Moon Township, PA, 10/21/08
From: PRX
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John McCain campaigns at Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.

  • Added: Oct 25, 2008
  • Length: 22:51