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Tenzing Norgay (First on Everest), May 9, 1986
From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today
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Self-described as a simple mountain coolie, he became one of the world's foremost mountaineers and, along with Sir Edmund Hillary, the first ... ev...

  • Added: May 04, 2011
  • Length: 03:00
William T. Tutte (British Codebreaker), May 2, 2002
From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today
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He was shy, geeky ... a genius ... and helped turn the tide in World War II.

  • Added: Apr 28, 2011
  • Length: 03:00
Roy Orbison 75 Modules
From: Joyride Media
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Ten 75-second modules to celebrate Roy Orbison's would-be 75th birthday in 2011 (birthday is 4/23/1936).

Bought by Sun Radio - KDRP Radio


  • Added: Apr 14, 2011
  • Length: 12:30
  • Purchases: 1
Charles Gates Dawes, April 23, 1951
From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today
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From great grandson of William Dawes, midnight rider with Paul Revere, to U.S. Vice President under Calvin Coolidge ... to co-writer of a number on...

  • Added: Apr 11, 2011
  • Length: 03:00
Samuel Huntington, January 5, 1796
From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today
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The first President of the United States, Samuel Huntington, died today. Wait, I know what you're thinking: "What happened to George Washington?" W...

  • Added: Apr 11, 2011
  • Length: 03:01
Glenn Cunningham, March 10, 1988
From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today
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He was a runner, early on. Before it was popular. Before Spandex, before Nike and Gatorade. At one time, he was one of a handful of the fastest hum...

  • Added: Apr 09, 2011
  • Length: 03:00
The Amazing True Story of Paul Revere
From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Caption: Paul Revere by Copley
On the 240th anniversary of Paul Revere's famous ride, re-visiting the Longfellow poem. What did Longfellow get right or wrong? Who rode that night...

Bought by KUT and Prairie Public


  • Added: Mar 21, 2011
  • Length: 10:14
  • Purchases: 2
Wolf Senatus on painting Little Haiti Mural for Mosaic of Art
From: George Fishman
Series: LITTLE HAITI MURAL
Caption: Little Haiti Commemorative Mural, Credit: Mark Diamond
Artist WOLF SENATUS describes participation in Little Haiti Earthquake Anniversary Mural.

  • Added: Mar 04, 2011
  • Length: 03:25
An Interview with Ms. Joanne Bland: Civil Rights Activist for the Selma Voting Rights Movement
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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On the last edition Culture Clique, Ms. Joanne Blackmon Bland discussed on Growing up in the Segregated South: The Selma Voting Rights Movement. Sh...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 04, 2011
  • Length: 32:18
  • Purchases: 1
Southern Sudanese in Kenya vote for a new country
From: Becky Palmstrom
Caption: A pastor at a Southern Sudanese church in a refugee camp in Kenya., Credit: Becky Palmstrom
As the newest country in the world celebrates, Becky Palmstrom travels to Kenya to hear the prayers and songs of the refugees waiting to return to ...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2011
  • Length: 05:18
Black History: Ossie Davis, February 4, 2005
From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today
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One of our great actors. His mother called him by his initials R.C., but was mis-heard by the county clerk, so we knew him as Ossie.

  • Added: Jan 17, 2011
  • Length: 03:00
Laika, November 3, 1957
From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today
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A true, Russian space hero died today. As a matter of fact, the very first Russian space hero. And as it turns out, she was the first space martyr....

Bought by KPIK-LP


  • Added: Nov 12, 2010
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 1
Grace Murray Hopper, January 1, 1992
From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today
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Even if you've never heard of Grace Hopper, she changed your life.

  • Added: Nov 12, 2010
  • Length: 03:00
Roger Arthur Peterson (Buddy Holly Pilot), February 3, 1959
From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today
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The Buddy Holly pilot. Everybody knows how Roger Peterson died, but almost nobody knows who he was.

  • Added: Nov 12, 2010
  • Length: 03:00
Here's to the Vets
From: Loyola Productions, Inc.
Series: Patterns in Music
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Commemorating Veteran's Day with this edition of Patterns in Music—a fitting musical tribute to those who served.

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Nov 08, 2010
  • Length: 01:40:15
  • Purchases: 2
Bracelets of Grace: The Vietnam War Story of Major Stanley Horne
From: David Berner
Caption: Bracelets of Grace: The Vietnam War Story of Major Stanley Horne
It's been 40 years since the very first POW-MIA bracelet was made and distributed. The iconic bracelets had a humble beginning at the height of th...

Bought by WHFR, RadioFreePalmer, KUAC, WMPG, KVSC and more


  • Added: Oct 05, 2010
  • Length: 29:17
  • Purchases: 21
My Favorite Things at 60
From: Robin Washington
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March 2021 is the 60th anniversary of the release of John Coltrane's definitive jazz work "My Favorite Things." Winner of the National Association...

Bought by KBEM, RadioFreePalmer, KSFR, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Oregon Public Broadcasting and more


  • Added: Oct 03, 2010
  • Length: 29:22
  • Purchases: 6
Voices from Pie Town
From: Aengus Anderson
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Pie Town, New Mexico: population 90. Over the past thirty years, this small town perched atop the continental divide has become a mecca for pie af...

Bought by KSFR and KUT


  • Added: Sep 29, 2010
  • Length: 06:30
  • Purchases: 2
HV101- John Ono Lennon
From: Hearing Voices
Series: Hearing Voices
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A memorial and celebration of John Lennon: Oct 9 1940-Dec 8 1980.

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., KZYX, KISU, KSUT, KSFR and more


  • Added: Sep 22, 2010
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 42
11 (more) from John Lennon: An Appreciation (59:00 / 54:00)
From: Paul Ingles
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A second hour to celebrate the music of John Lennon. Writers, Reporters, Musicians and Beatle fans share their impressions of 11 more standout John...

Bought by KPIK-LP, Prairie Public, Prairie Public, KAZU Seaside, Calif., KXOT Public Radio and more


  • Added: Sep 21, 2010
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 15
11 from John Lennon: An Appreciation [Hour 1] (59:00 / 54:00)
From: Paul Ingles
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Writers, Reporters, Musicians and Beatle fans share their impressions of some standout John Lennon songs, recorded with The Beatles, between 1963 ...

Bought by KLCC, KAZU Seaside, Calif., Prairie Public, Prairie Public, KAZU Seaside, Calif. and more


  • Added: Sep 20, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 20
Hurricane Katrina - Drowning Inside a Locked Cell
From: Jamie Dell'Apa
Caption: Terry was eventually evacuated onto this highway ramp
Terry's cell at Orleans Parish Prison became a drowning cage as the flood waters from Hurricane Katrina rose almost to the ceiling. As his drowned...

Bought by WDSE, PRX Remix, and WMNF


  • Added: Aug 21, 2010
  • Length: 03:16
  • Purchases: 3
Granite City Days
From: KVSC
Series: St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage
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Summer in Minnesota means a few things: playing in the park, playing in the water and playing around at all the festivals scattered about Central M...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2010
  • Length: 29:19
IN PRAISE OF RINGO: THE SINGER (Hour 2) [59:00 / 54:00)
From: Paul Ingles
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In this second hour of the program celebrating the work of musician Ringo Starr, the focus is on the songs Ringo Starr sang as a member of The Beat...

Bought by KVLU, WMNF, KXOT Public Radio, KRCB 104.9, KMUN and more


  • Added: Jun 12, 2010
  • Length: 59:56
  • Purchases: 7
IN PRAISE OF RINGO: HIS BEATLES DRUMMING (Hour 1) [54:00/59:00]
From: Paul Ingles
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This special program explores Ringo Starr's drumming technique and style during his time with The Beatles. Includes a "Top Ten" of Ringo Drum Perf...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, Radio New Zealand, KVLU, WCPN, WMNF and more


  • Added: Jun 12, 2010
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 13

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