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Two Days on Key West
From: The humble Farmer
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An Island Adventure

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Apr 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:15
  • Purchases: 1
National Rifle Association
From: The humble Farmer
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The NRA pulled its convention out of Ohio

Bought by BallotVox


  • Added: Apr 25, 2008
  • Length: :30
  • Purchases: 1
I Have A Plan
From: The humble Farmer
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How to get out of doing something that you should do.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Apr 20, 2008
  • Length: :51
  • Purchases: 1
Let's Hold Teachers Accounable
From: The humble Farmer
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We don't teach concepts because they are difficult to test.

  • Added: Apr 07, 2008
  • Length: 01:52
Child Looks Like Winston Churchill
From: The humble Farmer
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A pet obtained in a moment of weakness can be given away or eaten.

  • Added: Apr 06, 2008
  • Length: 03:48
Great Expectations and Playing Cards
From: The humble Farmer
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Children of successful people have a tough row to hoe

  • Added: Apr 05, 2008
  • Length: 01:55
How To Know When He's Serious --- A Parent's Guide to Suitors
From: The humble Farmer
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On the coast of Maine there is a sure-fire way to tell if he's serious

  • Added: Apr 04, 2008
  • Length: 01:15
Do You Open Your Egg On the Big End
From: The humble Farmer
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There is no philosophy insignificant enough but what some people will fight to defend it.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Apr 03, 2008
  • Length: :54
  • Purchases: 1
She Changed Political Parties Three Times
From: The humble Farmer
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Does one's occupation and income determine one's political orientation?

  • Added: Apr 02, 2008
  • Length: 01:14
Socratic Logic
From: The humble Farmer
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If Plato's next door neighbor were Gramp Wiley, he would be submitting philosophical dialogues to PRX that sound like this:

  • Added: Apr 01, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
Yes Virginia, There is A Bell Curve
From: The humble Farmer
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Some children are going to be left behind

  • Added: Mar 31, 2008
  • Length: 02:08
Maine Town Meeting
From: The humble Farmer
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People from away don't understand the Maine mind

  • Added: Mar 25, 2008
  • Length: 01:36
Sherlock Holmes and Solar Energy
From: The humble Farmer
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Solar energy problem solved by a superficial knowledge of English literature

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Mar 24, 2008
  • Length: 01:47
  • Purchases: 1
Snow Rage in Nictau, New Brunswick
From: The humble Farmer
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Even people who love winter might experience snow rage.

  • Added: Mar 23, 2008
  • Length: 02:03
What is The Purpose of Government?
From: The humble Farmer
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People disagree on the reason for having a government.

  • Added: Mar 22, 2008
  • Length: 02:02
The Penalty for Copying a DVD
From: The humble Farmer
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Is the penalty for copying a DVD commensurate with the crime?

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Mar 21, 2008
  • Length: 01:05
  • Purchases: 1
Effects of Binge Drinking
From: The humble Farmer
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Young people who binge could be risking serious damage to their brains

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920 and Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Mar 16, 2008
  • Length: 01:06
  • Purchases: 2
What is Television For?
From: The humble Farmer
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Television has a purpose in our lives

Bought by PRX Remix and Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Mar 15, 2008
  • Length: :31
  • Purchases: 2
Cell Phones and Automobile Accidents
From: The humble Farmer
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Cell phones are causing automobile accidents

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Mar 14, 2008
  • Length: 01:36
  • Purchases: 1
Good Soldiers All
From: Dick Meister
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A commentary about the supporting roles played by me and my teen and pre-teen buddies on the World War II Home Front.

  • Added: Oct 29, 2007
  • Length: 04:17
Reverse Culture Shock
From: WFUV
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A New York essayist returns from a long trip abroad.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 12, 2006
  • Length: 05:41
  • Purchases: 1
Be A Man
From: Aaron Sanders
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personal essay on manliness

  • Added: Mar 13, 2006
  • Length: 03:19
Home Planet: Real Love (To air Feb 13.)
From: Spokane Public Radio
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I watched the old man and woman walk slowly down the sidewalk...

Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Feb 10, 2006
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1
Why Ahmad Never Got to Celebrate Halloween
From: KCUR
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Commentary by Afghani college student about how his parents would not allow him to participate in Halloween.

Bought by WDBM, YouthCast, WXLV-FM, and PRX Administrator


  • Added: Oct 30, 2005
  • Length: 03:25
  • Purchases: 4
What Matters
From: Vermont Public
Series: 10 in Their 20s
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A 20-something party-goer fights the apathy of his peers.

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and WZBC


  • Added: Jun 11, 2004
  • Length: 02:37
  • Purchases: 3