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Conversion Stories
From: KVNF
Series: Belief Systems and Other B.S.
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People in all religions tell dramatic conversion stories; what does this mean?

  • Added: Mar 26, 2008
  • Length: 03:31
Rudolfo Anaya Discusses Oral Tradition in Light of His Novel, "Bless Me, Ultima"
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Literary Moments
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Author Rudolfo Anaya discusses the importance of oral tradition in light of his 1972 novel, "Bless Me, Ultima."

  • Added: Mar 25, 2008
  • Length: :59
To Be Like Jesus - An Actor's Perspective on the Passion
From: Connor Holenski
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An actor reflects on his role as Christ in a Passion play

  • Added: Jul 16, 2007
  • Length: 07:28
Memoirs, Fathers and Oprah
From: KLCC
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Commentator Melissa Hart considers what sort of payback a memoir by her father might contain.

  • Added: Jun 07, 2007
  • Length: 03:39
Running On Fumes Part 2: Freedom
From: Elliot Ward
Series: Running On Fumes: An Adventure in America
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Exploring the idea of freedom in the American west through Mormons at BYU and a hermit in the hills of California

  • Added: Jun 04, 2007
  • Length: 20:05
Jaron's Story of Coming Out
From: KUNM
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Youth producer Jaron Kie shares his story of coming out of the closet.

Bought by KRZA and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Mar 30, 2007
  • Length: 05:48
  • Purchases: 2
"Identity Crisis" by Andrew Laluz
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007
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People have such problems being themselves - this piece is about issues with individuality. This poet is a student at Maine East High School (Park...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 22, 2007
  • Length: 02:25
  • 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
Kids on the Farm
From: WFUV
Series: Notes from the Farm
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Farmer Cindy Jones talks about how growing up on a farm has affected her kids.

  • Added: Dec 04, 2006
  • Length: 03:34
CL 2006 Rebecca Rimel "to those whom much is given."
From: WQLN
Series: Chautauqua Lectures
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Rebecca Rimel of the Pew Charitable trusts talks about America's image abroad and political apathy at home.

  • Added: Sep 21, 2006
  • Length: 59:00
Martin Bell's Democratic Republic of Congo Child Alert
From: UNICEF
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This Story is free! Ex-BBC War Correspondent Martin Bell gives a report on Dr Congo and the affects of war, disease and hunger on children there

Bought by AIFM


  • Added: Jul 24, 2006
  • Length: 04:06
  • Purchases: 1
Revelation and Reality: A Quest for Family Heritage
From: Katie Bausler
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A quest for family heritage on Prince Edward Island turns up unexpected results and revelations.

  • Added: Jun 15, 2006
  • Length: 10:51
Handcuffs-Observations in a Courtroom
From: Jacob C. Norman
Series: Practical Perspecitves
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Observations in a Courtroom

  • Added: Feb 23, 2006
  • Length: 02:50
Home Planet: A Short Life
From: Spokane Public Radio
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LIfe is short. We know it, but we still move through our days like we'll live forever.

Bought by Delta College Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 23, 2006
  • Length: 02:48
  • Purchases: 1
Home Planet: Back To School List, by Cheryl-Anne Millsap
From: Spokane Public Radio
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Back to school.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 03:18
  • Purchases: 1
"And Never The Twain Shall Meet"
From: Carmody Wilson
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Tim Hildebrand is just a regular, devout,church-going Baptist who is looking for the right girl to share his faith...and his bed.

Bought by KOPN


  • Added: Jun 25, 2005
  • Length: 08:15
  • Purchases: 1
Jumping Off The Raft Without Dad
From: Nanci Olesen
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First person narrative about missing my dad.

Bought by KUT, KFAI Minneapolis, KTNA, and WKMS


  • Added: Jun 09, 2005
  • Length: 03:12
  • Purchases: 4
Revoking My Citizenship to iPod Nation
From: Meghna Chakrabarti
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Girl buys iPod. Girl enters bubble. Girl wants out.

Bought by WYSO


  • Added: Apr 20, 2005
  • Length: 06:46
  • Purchases: 1
East Coast Culture Shock
From: Youth Radio
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After experiencing her first semester away at college, Youth Radio’s Nora Harrington realized that the hometown she was so happy to leave behind wa...

  • Added: Mar 18, 2005
  • Length: 01:51
Carl Webb Goes AWOL Part 2
From: KUT
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Carl Webb continues his account of his desertion and life underground

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and WYSO


  • Added: Jan 21, 2005
  • Length: 02:42
  • Purchases: 2
Carl Webb Goes AWOL
From: KUT
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Texas National Guardsman Carl Webb recounts his tale of desertion and living underground.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and WYSO


  • Added: Jan 21, 2005
  • Length: 02:30
  • Purchases: 2
Goodbye, Ma
From: Carl Hammerschlag
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Saying Goodbye

  • Added: Oct 19, 2004
  • Length: 05:11
The Healing Blessing
From: Carl Hammerschlag
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the healer becomes the healed.

  • Added: Oct 18, 2004
  • Length: 06:39
Graham Shelby in Vietnam
From: KUT
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Graham Shelby, son of a Vietnam veteran, describes a 1995 visit to that country.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and WHQR


  • Added: Oct 12, 2004
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Graham Shelby on Public Assistance
From: KUT
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Graham Shelby is surprised to find himself seeking public assistance to help support his three new babies.

  • Added: Oct 12, 2004
  • Length: 02:26