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The Mysterious Federal Reserve
From: Judy Lubow
Series: Planet Warning
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As the Federal Reserve finally reveals secrets of its massive, trillion-dollar bailout of the world's financial system, it's time to ask if the Fed...

  • Added: Dec 21, 2010
  • Length: 02:00
Sustaindinavia: Copenhagen's Integrated Approach to Energy
From: Denis Du Bois
Series: Energy Priorities
Caption: "Sustaindinavia!" is a miniseries about sustainability in Scandinavia, from Energy Priorities., Credit: Energy Priorities
Carbon policy is a big issue. It's a great time to examine how Copenhagen Denmark has solved multiple problems by integrating energy systems right ...

Bought by WSKG


  • Added: Nov 01, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Lungs of the Earth in Peril
From: Judy Lubow
Series: Planet Warning
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As the rainforest is being depleted, two new areas of concern arise.

  • Added: Oct 30, 2010
  • Length: 02:00
From the National Press Club: Makeup Artist Lillian Brown
From: National Press Club
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A former makeup artists to presidents and network anchors, Lillian Brown describes her career in getting public figures ready for their closeups.

  • Added: Oct 12, 2010
  • Length: 54:00
AMERICAN RETAIL - How to stay alive in a difficult economy
From: TOM DAVIE
Caption: Retail Owner
Time to rethink a forgotten business mandate and increase business profitability...

  • Added: Sep 18, 2010
  • Length: 04:17
From the National Press Club: Reverend David Bechmann
From: National Press Club
Caption: David Bechmann, Credit: NPC
Reverend David Bechmann, president of Bread for the World, speaks at the National Press Club about the problem of global hunger

  • Added: Sep 17, 2010
  • Length: 54:01
Commentator Aaron Brown on Fairs
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Between You and Me
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This is a special time of year for anyone who resides at the end of a dirt road, lives of the land, or enjoys purchasing deep fried foods from peop...

  • Added: Aug 10, 2010
  • Length: 03:18
Stormy Weather
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Between You and Me
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Have you ever been in a tornado? Got a good storm story to share?

  • Added: Aug 02, 2010
  • Length: 01:57:31
D'oh a deer or Deer on the Road
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's Commentaries
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Some think of Bambi. Some gardeners call them rats on stilts. Still others view them as little more than obstacles on our roads. Writer Andrew Hill...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2010
  • Length: 01:37
Loose Cannons
From: TOM DAVIE
Caption: Loose Cannon
De-stressing ourselves in a challenging economic climate may need some help. Here's how to take a step back from the chaos and frustration, and get...

  • Added: Jul 03, 2010
  • Length: 09:02
Hot Fried Hospital ala Mode
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's Commentaries
Caption: Andrew Hiller
According to a 2008 report by the Centers for Disease Control, one third of Americans are obese. Yet many hospitals are serving cheap, heavily pro...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 03:04
  • Purchases: 1
Here and There
From: TOM DAVIE
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How does the Baby Boomer generation impart the knowledge they possess to the wired generation? AND..How do they encourage a desire to learn?

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 26, 2010
  • Length: 04:48
  • Purchases: 1
"Man In The Mirror: Reflecting On How Man Reflected On MJ"
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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PERFORMANCE ARTIST, KANENE HOLDER, WAS ONE OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO SPONTANEOUSLY GATHERED OUTSIDE OF HARLEM’S FAMED APOLLO THEATERN FOR AN IMPRO...

  • Added: Jun 22, 2010
  • Length: 57:43
Judy Becomes Rose
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's Commentaries
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Commentator Andrew Hiller leads a sing-a-long with senior citizens suffering from dimentia, multiple strokes, and alzheimers with surpising results...

  • Added: Jun 07, 2010
  • Length: 02:23
Bonifant Books
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's Commentaries
Caption: Andrew Hiller
A sentimental look at the closing of Andrew Hiller's favorite used book store.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 07, 2010
  • Length: 02:09
  • Purchases: 1
Active Voice Radio: Santa Fe Stories 1 and 2
From: Chris Goldstein
Caption: Rio Grande river access on BLM land, Santa Fe, Credit: Chris Goldstein
In 1996 host Chris Goldstein moved from Philadelphia, PA to Santa Fe, NM where he lived for 10 years. In a 4 part series Chris discusses what broug...

  • Added: May 24, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
Lauren Kessler, journalist and author of Finding Life in the Land of Alzheimer's
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Lauren Kessler worked for minimum wage as an RA (resident assistant) while writing FINDING LIFE IN THE LAND OF ALZHEIMER'S (formerly titled, Dancin...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 16, 2010
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
Dropping Out
From: Littleglobe
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Sam Pearson, a former high school student in Santa Fe, NM, discusses the reasons why he dropped out of school.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Mar 24, 2010
  • Length: 02:32
  • Purchases: 1
NEA Jazz Master Yusef Lateef
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Yusef Lateef on Joining Dizzy's Big Band; Finding One's Voice; Lifetime Student; and Musical Beginnings.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WRTI, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2010
  • Length: 05:29
  • Purchases: 10
NEA Jazz Master Muhal Richard
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Muhal Richard on Rejecting Categories; Chicago; Composing; Early Influences; Early Band; Founding AACM; and Listening Habits.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio, KVSC and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2010
  • Length: 07:56
  • Purchases: 8
NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron on Hearing Coltrane Live; Improvisation; Yusef Lateef; and Moving to NYC.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2010
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master George Avakian
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master George Avakian on "Discovering this strange music"; Wrong Microphone incident; Most Important Accomplishment; Revolutionizing the L...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio, KVSC and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2010
  • Length: 07:57
  • Purchases: 7
NEA Jazz Master Cedar Walton
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Cedar Walton on Mosaic; His Early Influences; Remembering Arriving in NYC and College Education.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2010
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master Bobby Hutcherson
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Bobby Hutcherson on Connecting tot he Audiences; Quotes Eric Dolphy; First Performance; Milt Jackson rock the boat; and Pee Wee Mar...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2010
  • Length: 06:59
  • Purchases: 11
NEA Jazz Master Annie Ross
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Annie Ross on The Contest that Launched Her Career; Being Raised in Hollywood; Working with Lambert and Hendricks; Recording "Singi...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2010
  • Length: 08:30
  • Purchases: 10

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