PRX - Pieces for Format: First-Person Essay

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From: Laura Joyce Davis
Series: Shelter in Place
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On her kids' last day of school, Laura draws from Susan Wise Bauer's research, writing, and experience on how we can rethink the way we approach ou...

  • Added: May 27, 2020
  • Length: 22:02
Danny: “Animal in the Wild”
From: YMCA/YSVP Story Squad
Series: Urban Warriors: Story Album
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On the streets, Danny compares himself to an animal in the wild that is in constant danger. Growing up around gangbangers, it felt natural for him ...

  • Added: Jul 20, 2016
  • Length: 06:49
Whitney
From: Whitney Jones
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An essay about growing up in the 80's and 90's as a male named Whitney and as a result the effect that Whitney Houston has had on my life.

Bought by KUOW and PRX Remix


  • Added: Feb 13, 2012
  • Length: 03:56
  • Purchases: 2
One Last Word: Out
From: Mark Blackmon
Series: One Last Word
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Commentary on the recent series of videos being uploaded to YouTube in the wake of a round of gay teen suicides.

  • Added: Oct 11, 2010
  • Length: 03:15
Life as a small town reporter
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Colin McEnroe Show: Fresh Voices
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The road to writing a best seller has to start somewhere.

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  • Added: Jan 07, 2010
  • Length: 03:20
  • Purchases: 1
Eating Animals
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Colin McEnroe Show: Fresh Voices
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"I have my own version of the Golden Rule - Do unto others as Barbara Kingsolver would do unto you."

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Dec 22, 2009
  • Length: 02:40
  • Purchases: 1