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During the night of November 13th, 2015, a series of terrorist attacks claimed by ISIL killed 130 people and injured 368 in Paris, France. Kansas C...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2016
  • Length: 10:05
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This story was the winner on October 17th, 2013 at Fortier Park. The theme was "Thrown." Lindsey Bottinger tells of the sweaty morning in Spain tha...

  • Added: Oct 13, 2014
  • Length: 06:12
Caption: AIDS Skeletons, Credit: Bob Smith
Youth Media Project intern Tara Trudell, a student at New Mexico Highlands University, interviews South African folk artists Lulama Sihlabeni, in a...

  • Added: Apr 09, 2014
  • Length: 08:22
Caption: The Dixon Ticonderoga Pencil, Credit: Bryan Ward
Author, producer and teacher Bryan Ward loves the Dixon Ticonderoga pencil, but his relationship with the writing utensil has soured since he disc...

  • Added: Mar 26, 2014
  • Length: 03:42
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How does travel overseas change your view of yourself? Can one person’s comment change your perspective on your life at home - and overseas

  • Added: Nov 07, 2013
  • Length: 04:33
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How difficult is it to pick up and move your family overseas for a year ?

  • Added: Sep 09, 2013
  • Length: 05:33
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One woman's philanthropic mission comes full circle.

Bought by KMXT, KZMU Moab Community Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, Prairie Public, WOUB and more


  • Added: Dec 31, 2012
  • Length: 06:15
  • Purchases: 24
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The warmth of sharing cultural identity among strangers turns to ashes when the unstoppable prejudices of others invades. This story was told at th...

  • Added: Oct 10, 2012
  • Length: 03:27
Caption: Ali Abunimah
Electronic Intifada founder Ali Abunimah says a global movement against Israeli government policy is breaking through. On this edition, Abunimah ex...

  • Added: Nov 08, 2011
  • Length: 29:00
Caption: General James Jones, Credit: NPC
Former National Security Advisor James Jones speaks to the Press Club about challenges facing the United States and the recent military mission tha...

  • Added: May 21, 2011
  • Length: 53:59
Caption: Chinese journalist Zhu Rui, seated before a Tibetan flag in Dharamsala, India, Credit: Lhakpa Kyizom
After visiting Tibet, Chinese journalist Zhu Rui underwent a personal transformation, from critic of Tibetan society to one of its most passionate ...

  • Added: Apr 03, 2011
  • Length: 06:45
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From her village in Nepal, Chameli Waiba believes letters and words have the power to changes lives.

Bought by WEZU, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KFOK-LPFM, WEZU, KBGA 89.9 FM and more


  • Added: May 04, 2009
  • Length: 04:16
  • Purchases: 6
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Texas student Alaa El-Saad believes in wearing a hijab, a religious head covering for Muslim women.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KBGA 89.9 FM


  • Added: Mar 06, 2009
  • Length: 02:52
  • Purchases: 3