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The Big Ponder #26: Krampus
From: Goethe-Institut
Series: The Big Ponder – A Transatlantic Podcast
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In the U.S., Santa keeps tabs on who’s been naughty or nice, but there isn’t much follow through on the naughty list. In much of Europe, however, S...

Bought by WBEZ and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Dec 23, 2021
  • Length: 27:27
  • Purchases: 2
William Goldstein: A Very Special Piece of Music
From: Shefik Macauley
Series: Shefik presents Invocation: The Journey Continues
Caption: William Goldstein, Credit: Shefik
Hanukkah - William Goldstein was previously a recording artist for Motown Records and CBS Masterworks. He has over 50 albums currently available. H...

Bought by Northeast Indiana Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 13, 2020
  • Length: 02:25
  • Purchases: 1
Christmas - Reflection on an Idyllic Christmas Picture
From: Ethical Programs Distribution, LLC
Series: A Question of Ethics - Christmas
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Before wishing one another a blessed Christmas, perhaps we should first think about what this means for all living beings on the Earth. The sum of ...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Nov 08, 2015
  • Length: 28:41
  • Purchases: 1
Zhong Zi
From: Joy Yang
Series: Bite Bytes
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On this episode, we will discuss Duan Wu Jie, or the Dragon Boat Festival.

  • Added: Jul 01, 2015
  • Length: 15:29
The War in the Air
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Caption: World War One planes
It's the 100th anniversary of World War One. CBC Radio presents The War in the Air. At the start of the war generals publicly stated their disdain ...

Bought by WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KVSC, KFAI Minneapolis, Marfa Public Radio, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago and more


  • Added: Oct 01, 2014
  • Length: 26:03
  • Purchases: 8
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing On Winter - "Despair Is My Only Friend Now."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Radio essays recorded in the writer's own voice about topics related to northern Minnesota art, culture and history. Made possible in part by the ...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 18, 2014
  • Length: 03:05
  • Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Aaron Brown On Anticipation - "There's No Dishonesty In Reveling In the Anticipation of An Impossibly Ache, Pain, and Problem Free Future."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Aaron J. Brown is an author and community college instructor from the Iron Range. He writes MinnesotaBrown.com and hosts Northern Community Radio's...

  • Added: Jan 20, 2014
  • Length: 03:30
Acoustic Stories: Steve Downing On Anticipation - "Thousands of Years. Literal Bloodletting, to Figurative, Economic Bloodletting, to Sunscreen."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Steve Downing has been a teacher, house painter, conflict mediator, musician, arts administrator, freelance writer, and has occasionally worked for...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 08, 2014
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 1
Hanukkah: A Great Miracle Happened There
From: RadioArt(r)
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A conversation between Rabbi Ismar Schorsch and Host Larry Josephson about the history, rituals and meaning of Hanukkah--and its importance in our ...

Bought by Nevada Public Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WHFR, Michigan Radio, WCPN and more


  • Added: Nov 12, 2013
  • Length: 58:10
  • Purchases: 65
Acoustic Stories: Aaron Brown On Vacation - "Not A Reality Show, Nearly As Absurd At Times."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Acoustic Stories
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Aaron J. Brown is an author and community college instructor from the Iron Range. He writes MinnesotaBrown.com and hosts Northern Community Radio's...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 11, 2013
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 1
Meditating on loss while celebrating life
From: KALW
Caption: “El Mar de Julia,” by La Tania and Adrian Arias
El Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday in which people honor the spirits of those who’ve passed. The holiday i...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA


  • Added: Nov 01, 2011
  • Length: 06:22
  • Purchases: 2
MA-178 Santa Angel
From: KVNF
Series: Mystics Almanac
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At six years old, in my family's barren living room, Santa furnished our hearts with love.

  • Added: Jan 05, 2011
  • Length: 05:48
Why Santa Claus Is Richer Than Daddy Warbucks
From: The humble Farmer
Caption: Morning Rolled Oats, Credit: Janice Lang
Their employees have different retirement programs

Bought by KMXT, WRVO Public Media, and KUT


  • Added: Nov 28, 2010
  • Length: 01:45
  • Purchases: 3
MA-174 Thanksgiving
From: KVNF
Series: Mystics Almanac
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Imagine giving thanks for every aspect of Creation - how long would that take?

  • Added: Nov 23, 2010
  • Length: 05:52
All Hallows Eve
From: KVNF
Series: Mystics Almanac
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Halloween, Samhain, or "All Hallows Eve" marks the end of the Celtic year, and the beginning of a new cycle.

Bought by WPSU, WTIP, KDNK, and KWMR


  • Added: Oct 27, 2009
  • Length: 05:22
  • Purchases: 4
Postcard from Guatemala: No matter where you go...
From: Jake Warga
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No matter where you go, the past goes with you

Bought by PRX Remix, KUT, HCC Radio The Dragon, and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: May 15, 2008
  • Length: 06:40
  • Purchases: 4
Shop til you drop. Or else.
From: Merle Kessler
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A look back at the most money-grubbing Christmas yet.

  • Added: Feb 06, 2008
  • Length: 02:16
KERA Commentary: Holiday Conflict
From: KERA
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The personal price we can pay at holiday time for our political opinions.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 19, 2007
  • Length: 03:07
  • Purchases: 1
My Pink Easter Dress
From: Miles Eddy
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Storyteller Mary Van Pelt remembers shopping for a special dress, her fear of the big city, and receiving gentle guidance and love from her Grandmo...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, Prairie Public, KPTZ, Port Townsend, WA, and WYSO


  • Added: Feb 14, 2007
  • Length: 04:41
  • Purchases: 4
Home Planet: Behind the mask (The un-Valentine)
From: Spokane Public Radio
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(Could be used as a "dark" Valentine) Public smiles often hide the private anger of those 'perfect' couples

  • Added: Jan 31, 2007
  • Length: 03:25
Home Planet: (Christmas) Do you hear what I hear?
From: Spokane Public Radio
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Holiday songs and old familiar carols are the soundtrack of this time of year. But do we all hear the same thing?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Dec 02, 2006
  • Length: 03:01
  • Purchases: 1
Gigantic, True Love for Valentine's Day
From: Nanci Olesen
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A commentary by Nanci Olesen about true love for the planet

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis and WEPS


  • Added: Feb 13, 2006
  • Length: 02:37
  • Purchases: 2
Abe's Light - from Mistakes to Making It
From: Ellen Weber
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When we light a candle for Lincoln's day we rekindle ours

  • Added: Jan 23, 2006
  • Length: 02:51
Seeing Mary, remembering radiance
From: Nanci Olesen
Caption: PRX default Piece image
commentary from Nanci Olesen about Mary

Bought by Public Interactive


  • Added: Dec 21, 2005
  • Length: 02:33
  • Purchases: 1
Home Planet: (Christmas) From the outside.
From: Spokane Public Radio
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I was 20 years old and I felt as alone as anyone could be. I was, as Charles Dickens wrote of Ebenezer Scrooge, as solitary as an oyster.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Dec 16, 2005
  • Length: 03:19
  • Purchases: 1