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Gilbert, Ronnie, as “Mother Jones” – ‘The Most Dangerous Woman in America’
From: Barry Vogel
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Mary Harris Jones, Mother Jones, was born in 1830. She lived a quiet, non-public life until she was approximately 47 years old and then, for almost...

  • Added: Mar 12, 2019
  • Length: 29:00
The Revolutionary Heart and Life of Clarina Nichols
From: Barry Vogel
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The life of Clarina Nichols and her work in the early womens rights movement in the United States has been greatly overlooked. As one of the countr...

  • Added: Mar 05, 2019
  • Length: 29:00
Celebrating Black History Month with Poet Gwendolyn Brooks
From: New Letters on the Air
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The late Gwendolyn Brooks shaped countless writers following her long poetic career. This episode looks back on her life as the first African-Amer...

Bought by Wyoming Public Radio, WDCB, WNMU-FM, KUNM, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago and more


  • Added: Feb 13, 2019
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 9
Wilkerson, Isabel — America’s Great Migration: 1915-1970 Part One
From: Barry Vogel
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In the years between 1915 and 1970 almost six million black American citizens from the south migrated to northern and western cities seeking freedo...

  • Added: Feb 05, 2019
  • Length: 29:00
Elana Rozenman – Jewish, Muslim & Christian Understanding
From: Barry Vogel
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In June, 2002 I overheard an American woman now living in Israel passionately describe her belief that teaching children to be suicide bombers is t...

  • Added: Dec 26, 2018
  • Length: 29:00
Misogony - Then to Now
From: Phil Mariage
Series: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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An in depth discussion of the historical social implications of misogony

Bought by High Plains Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 28, 2018
  • Length: 51:26
  • Purchases: 1
Impulse Under the Influence: A Repeat Prompted by Weekend Rape Reports
From: WFHB
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We revisit a 2014 program called Impulse Under the Influence in the light of two alleged rapes reported by female Indiana University students. One ...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2016
  • Length: 59:29
Women in Jazz: Women's History Month Special
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Lillian "Lil" Hardin Armstrong
This is a tribute to a few of the more influential women who were instrumental in the formation of early jazz.

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, WVTF, WNMU-FM, WGTE Public Media, KMUW and more


  • Added: Mar 15, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 22
Meet the brilliant and pioneering soprano Martina Arroyo
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Martina Arroyo, Credit: Marty Umans
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Art Works presents a 2010 interview with the great Martina Arroyo. We salute Martina Arroyo for her brilliant v...

Bought by WMUU-LP, WNJR, and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 3
Belles of Broadway: A Women's History Month Special
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Jane Green
This is a sampling of the women who performed on Broadway and recorded studio sessions in the 1920s.

Bought by WJCT, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WNMU-FM, WGTE Public Media, WCPN and more


  • Added: Mar 03, 2016
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 9
Ronnie Gilbert: A Memorial Tribute with Holly Near
From: Barry Vogel
Series: Radio Curious
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Ronnie Gilbert memorial, with excepts from her 1996 visit to Radio Curious, and remembrances by Holly Near

  • Added: Jun 10, 2015
  • Length: 29:04
That's All
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Annette Hanshaw
She was known as “The Personality Girl,” with a singing style that crossed over between sweet and hot jazz-influenced presentations. Annette Hansha...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Apr 22, 2014
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 1
Maxine Kumin: Past American Voice
From: New Letters on the Air
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We begin the celebration of Women's History Month with a tribute to Maxine Kumin, who died on February 6, 2014 at the age of 88. A former Consultan...

Bought by KRZA, KVSC, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, and KQED


  • Added: Mar 07, 2014
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet Maxine Kumin
From: New Letters on the Air
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Our SAVE AMERICA'S TREASURES selection this month features a 2001 public reading by Maxine Kumin, who shares poetry on a a variety of topics from b...

Bought by WJCU


  • Added: Aug 14, 2013
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Culture Queue 4-28-13: "Bring it Back"
From: Radio K
Series: Radio K Culture Queue
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Retro seems to be all the rage these days. From fashion to food to music, everything is coming back around again. So this week we are looking into ...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: May 09, 2013
  • Length: 29:31
  • Purchases: 1
Culture Queue 3-31-13: "It's Ladies Night"
From: Radio K
Series: Radio K Culture Queue
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This week we pay tribute to the women of the world with a show themed in their honor. We start out with Managing Editor Noel Clark, who takes a loo...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 21, 2013
  • Length: 31:38
  • Purchases: 1
Culture Queue 1-27-13: "Over the Top"
From: Radio K
Series: Radio K Culture Queue
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Whether you like to laugh, shout, sit quietly with your feelings, or just plain get physical, Culture Queue has something for everyone this week. F...

Bought by KPVL and KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 28, 2013
  • Length: 30:03
  • Purchases: 2
The Belles of the Blues
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Alberta Hunter
The four blues vocalists in this hour are not well known. That certainly doesn’t mean they aren’t worthy of praise and recognition: Alberta Hunter...

Bought by KMUW, KBBI Alaska, WMMT, WJSU, and KCBX


  • Added: Jan 28, 2013
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 5
Culture Queue 1-20-13: "Vicinity of Obscenity"
From: Radio K
Series: Radio K Culture Queue
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This week on Culture Queue, we dive into the world of the obscene. First Producer Marcheta Fornoff learns about a little “dirty dancing” for the sa...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 22, 2013
  • Length: 30:06
  • Purchases: 1
Wild About Harry
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: "42nd Street" by Warren
Composer Harry Warren is best remembered for the music he wrote for Judy Garland, and the musicals, 42nd Street and The Gold Diggers, however, long...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Dec 19, 2012
  • Length: 58:55
  • Purchases: 1
All Mixed Up: Judy Collins
From: Peter Bochan
Series: All Mixed Up
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All Mixed Up (The Sesame Street Chinese Debate ) continues with a conversation with Judy Collins on her book "Suite:Judy Blue Eyes"

  • Added: Oct 08, 2012
  • Length: 59:41
Quick Queue: Michelle Zimmerman
From: Radio K
Series: Quick Queue
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By Marcheta Fornoff. Michelle Zimmerman balances life between school to become a dental hygienist, and hitting the gym to train as a bodybuilder. T...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 21, 2012
  • Length: 01:39
  • Purchases: 1
Interracial Marriage
From: Phil Mariage
Series: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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A comparative generational discussion about interracial marriage

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi)


  • Added: Sep 22, 2010
  • Length: 28:56
  • Purchases: 1
AVR: Women ending marijuana prohibition
From: Chris Goldstein
Caption: NORML Women's Alliance
Interview with Sabrina Fendrick at NORML about the role of women in ending marijuana prohibition; interview with author Anne Dryuan on her role in ...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2010
  • Length: 29:30
The Best of Joan Osborne
From: Southwest Stages
Series: Southwest Stages
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An Hour of Music and Interviews with Joan Osborne, recorded live at the 2002 and 2005 at the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival.

Bought by KMUW, Prairie Public, WGDR, and KGOU


  • Added: Jul 30, 2009
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 4