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7th Heaven: Not So Heavenly Anymore?
From: Youth Spin - KOOP 91.7 FM
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Alex Halpin questions whether the "christian values" that are so emphasized on the popular TV show 7th Heaven actually play out in the plotlines.

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Oct 03, 2006
  • Length: 02:49
  • Purchases: 1
Embarrassed
From: David Grimes
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A musical setting of excerpts from Mario Cuomo's 1984 Democratic Convention Keynote address

  • Added: Sep 26, 2006
  • Length: 01:36
When your computer hates you.
From: Merle Kessler
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The Brits are developing a computer that reads your mood. Erg.

  • Added: Aug 20, 2006
  • Length: 02:37
Food
From: Joan Schuman
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Part of the audio sketch series Micro-Texts, exploring culture and technology.

  • Added: Jul 11, 2006
  • Length: 02:01
Love and Hate
From: Joan Schuman
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Part of the audio sketch series, Micro-Texts, exploring culture and technology.

  • Added: Jul 11, 2006
  • Length: 02:20
Leaving the Mountains
From: Appalachian Media Institute
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Growing up in rural Appalachia Machlyn Blair didn't think he would have much in common with teenagers from other places. But the current immigrat...

Bought by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, WGXC, WMNF, SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network, KUFM - Montana Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jun 05, 2006
  • Length: 01:36
  • Purchases: 11
Unofficial Dump
From: Miles Eddy
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One person's trash is another's treasure. An unconventional commentary on unofficial dumping.

  • Added: Apr 15, 2006
  • Length: 03:41
AVR Aircheck 4-7-06 US Immigration Commentary
From: Chris Goldstein
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US Immigration is the hot topic....especially here in New Mexico. But the death of current legislation proves the USA seeks to maintain the status ...

Bought by WMPG


  • Added: Apr 08, 2006
  • Length: 07:45
  • Purchases: 1
Black Classical Masters series: "Lift Every Voice and Sing"
From: David Person
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A series of four short programs that examine the song known as the Black national anthem.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, WHFR, RadioFreePalmer, WTIP, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: Feb 21, 2006
  • Length: 19:53
  • Purchases: 7
Mental Health Continuum of Care
From: Miles Eddy
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Community mental health centers often serve those who are most in need, but what happens to people diagnosed with mental illness on the higher end ...

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: Feb 18, 2006
  • Length: 05:54
  • Purchases: 1
Apocalypse Nanny
From: Merle Kessler
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Of clowns and music in surgery. Oh, and nannies.

  • Added: Jan 31, 2006
  • Length: 02:47
Access All Areas
From: David Lewis
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Looks at the access issues in today's world for people in wheelchairs

  • Added: Oct 02, 2005
  • Length: 20:35
Starbucks Bob
From: Merle Kessler
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Bob Dylan and Starbucks and the rest of us.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Aug 07, 2005
  • Length: 01:35
  • Purchases: 1
Cracked Open
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Series: CBC Radio's Outfront
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Richard Handler shares his pungent insights into brain surgery, actually, his own brain surgery.

Bought by WBEZ and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: May 10, 2005
  • Length: 12:40
  • Purchases: 2
A Pope, Yes. A Saint, No.
From: Dick Meister
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A closer look at Pope John Paul II.

  • Added: Apr 14, 2005
  • Length: 02:20
RN Documentary: Gamers
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: RN Documentaries
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Gamers explores the unique voice of a large, extended community who breakthrough “normal” social barriers and communicate through the game.

  • Added: Jan 04, 2005
  • Length: 29:31
Mustang Stevie
From: Merle Kessler
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Do dead movie stars sell cars?

  • Added: Nov 30, 2004
  • Length: 01:37
Hurricane Hell
From: Richard Rene
Series: Here's Looking at You/USA From London
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Natural Disasters and Government Largesses

  • Added: Oct 13, 2004
  • Length: 02:45
Death: The Relationship Dealbreaker
From: Merle Kessler
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In South Africa, murder/suicide couple married at their burial. This would not happen in America.

  • Added: Sep 23, 2004
  • Length: 01:33
Guitar Face
From: Merle Kessler
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A Guitar Face contest. Ian comments.

  • Added: Sep 22, 2004
  • Length: 01:52
See Me Feel Me Touch Me Shave Me
From: Merle Kessler
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Barbers are on the wane. Hell in handcart, etc.

  • Added: Sep 22, 2004
  • Length: 01:27
Tokyo "All Aboard" Melodies
From: Andy Raskin
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Melodies heard on Tokyo train platforms.

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, PRX Remix, KUT-HD, KTNA and more


  • Added: Sep 20, 2004
  • Length: 03:12
  • Purchases: 7
Drugs to Loosen the Addictive Grip
From: Carl Hammerschlag
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Dr Hammerschlag's opinion on using new drugs to kick the habit of addictive drugs like hardcore drugs like heroin and cocaine

  • Added: Aug 30, 2004
  • Length: 04:34
Dick Cheney, Conservative Shock Jock
From: Merle Kessler
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Dick Cheney's foul mouth could land him a career in radio.

  • Added: Jul 13, 2004
  • Length: 01:34
Therapy Killed the Radio Star
From: Merle Kessler
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Humorous look at C EOs and rock stars on the couch.

  • Added: Jul 02, 2004
  • Length: 02:16

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