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When I was twelve years old, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, four years later, mom and I reflect on how cancer brought us closer toge...

Bought by WHFR, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: May 26, 2016
  • Length: 04:58
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Dayton Correctional Institution, Credit: renee wilde
Lana Williams is serving life without parole. Here she describes a typical day.

  • Added: May 19, 2016
  • Length: 03:39
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Segment 1: Dr. Richard Besser /Tell me the truth Doctor Segment 2: Kris Valencia /Alankan Vacation Segment 3: Sally Abrahms /Shared Housing Segment...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: May 06, 2016
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Segment 1: Golden Sisters Segment 2&3: Michael Moss/Fast food nation Segment 4: Victoria Sweet/God's hotel Segment 5: Listener Feedback Segment 6: ...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Apr 28, 2016
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Segment 1: Julia Sweeney/actress Segment 2&3: Paul Freiberger/interviewing tips Segment 4 Dr. Neal Barnard/power foods Segment 5: Charlotte Reed/F...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Apr 22, 2016
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Segment 1: Dr. Marina Adshade/economics of sex Segment 2: Nettie Symonette/Bahamian hotel icon Segment 3: Jerry Reid/Back to School Segment 4: Dr. ...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Apr 14, 2016
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: "Breathing: American Sonnets", Credit: Susan Cook
In my state, this week, leaping off the lower right hand corner of the Front Page of the state’s largest newspaper was this “Educator who won one...

  • Added: Apr 09, 2016
  • Length: 05:42
Caption: Mom and Uncle Harodl, Credit: Stephanie Guyer-Stevens
Most often family members are the ones that step up and provide care when a parent or loved one needs it. According to the Family Caregiver Allianc...

  • Added: Apr 08, 2016
  • Length: 12:39
Caption: Alana Theriault, disability benefits counselor in Berkeley, California and Alice Wong, Making Contact Community Storytelling Fellow, Credit: Alice Wong
Whether you’re a paid home care provider, or rely on personal assistance to meet your daily needs, or a family member caring for a loved one, the n...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WVAS, and WRIR


  • Added: Apr 08, 2016
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Segment 1: Dr. Pepper Schwartz/"normality" in sex and love Segment 2 &3: Shar McBee/leadership and volunteerism Segment 4: Dr. Rob Sigal/plastic...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Apr 07, 2016
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Santee Alley , Credit: Ana Gremard / Used Under CC/ flickr
On this edition of Making Contact we’ll take you on a trip through LA’s garment district, notorious for sweatshop conditions, abuse, and the outrig...

Bought by KALW


  • Added: Mar 25, 2016
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Segment 1: Jason Karlawish/Alzheimer's Segment 2&3: Nancy Dreyfus/Relationship repair Segment 4: Bill Shephard/ Diplomatic mystery writer Segment 5...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Mar 20, 2016
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Segment 1: Helaine Olen/finance Segment 2&3: Robert Zorn/lindbergh baby Segment 4: Mary Ellen O'Toole/FBI Profiler Segment 5: Tom Flournoy/cheesema...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Feb 28, 2016
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Segment 1: Diana Henriques/Bernie Madoff scandal Segment 2&3: Susie Deal/disabled son Segment 4: Bob Morris/Doggy Daycare Segment 5: James MacDonal...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Feb 21, 2016
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Paula Bernstein and Elyse Schein share 100 percent of their DNA. Separated at birth, the twins were both adopted and raised by loving families. The...

Bought by WDBM, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, American Voices, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Feb 19, 2016
  • Length: 15:05
  • Purchases: 4
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Sherry Wang isn't just another teenager balancing good grades with studying for the SAT's and having fun. Instead, on top of all the expected press...

  • Added: Feb 11, 2016
  • Length: 04:56
Caption: "Breathing: American Sonnets", Credit: Susan Cook
Riding on the train to the Democratic National Convention one year, I had the good fortune to talk with a former president of N.O.W. For young twen...

  • Added: Feb 10, 2016
  • Length: 05:03
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Segment 1: Terry Orbuch/relationship expert Segment 2 and 3:John Schwartz/gay son Segment 4: Dave Wasserman/elections Segment 5: Bob Vetere/pamper...

  • Added: Jan 31, 2016
  • Length: 54:00
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New to Los Angeles, Ann was excited to start a new job and experience the Southern California lifestyle. However, she ran into some trouble when sh...

  • Added: Jan 25, 2016
  • Length: 01:48
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Segment 1 Dr. Cassel/physicals Segment 2 and 3: Cat and Julie Parsons/singers Segmnet 4 Johan Boos/Viking Cruise Captain Segment 5: Al Boyce/PedalPub

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Jan 24, 2016
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Segment 1: Amy Goyer/caregiving Segment 2 and 3: Todd Morris/spygear Segment 4: Linda Evans/actress Segment 5: Naomi Cahn/digital estate planning S...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Jan 16, 2016
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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ne of the businesses that has been growing within the sector of organizational planners is Erin Condren. Erin talks with Sophia Breton about how sh...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2016
  • Length: 04:23
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In the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, Khanvisile Motsa brings hope to orphans from Africa's rural areas through providing a home, education...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2016
  • Length: 03:57
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Segment 1: Jason Padgett/Struck By Genius Segment 2: Steven Rosenbush/hidden income in your home Segment 3: Jamie Merida/decorator Segment 4: David...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Dec 13, 2015
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Segment 1: Holly and Paul Fine/documentarians Segment 2: Ron Kessler/Secret Service Segment 3: Deb Stone/Antarctica travel Segment 4: Su Meck/brain...

  • Added: Dec 06, 2015
  • Length: 54:00