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House of Marriage
From: KVNF
Series: Mystics Almanac
Caption: Navigating Life with Science and Soul
Exploring the meaning of marriage

  • Added: Apr 06, 2009
  • Length: 07:14
The Face of God
From: KVNF
Series: Mystics Almanac
Caption: Navigating Life with Science and Soul
Spiritual Issues

  • Added: Apr 04, 2009
  • Length: 05:15
The Face of Death
From: KVNF
Series: Mystics Almanac
Caption: Navigating Life with Science and Soul
Revisiting what I knew about death & spirituality.

  • Added: Apr 04, 2009
  • Length: 05:15
Half a Life Time Ago
From: Muriel Murch
Series: Letter From A. Broad
Caption: Dancers at the march for the disappeared, Credit: Beatrice Murch
What was happening in the world thirty-three years and half a life-time ago?

  • Added: Mar 30, 2009
  • Length: 09:39
This I Believe - Dr. Alicia Conill
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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As a doctor and patient, Alicia Conill has learned that listening is an important part of healing.

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, WEZU, WEZU, Iowa Public Radio, and KUOW


  • Added: Mar 09, 2009
  • Length: 04:10
  • Purchases: 5
This I Believe - Alaa El-Saad
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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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
This I Believe - Jim Haynes
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Jim Haynes believes in bringing people together—even total strangers—over Sunday dinner in his home.

Bought by WEZU, KFOK-LPFM, and WEZU


  • Added: Mar 06, 2009
  • Length: 03:58
  • Purchases: 3
Tibet's Unlikely Defender: A Chinese Journalist's Change of Mind
From: The Tibet Connection
Caption: Zhu RUi, Credit: Lhakpa Kyizom
Chinese journalist, Zhu Rui, on her transformation from critic of Tibetan society to one of its most passionate defenders.

  • Added: Mar 02, 2009
  • Length: 06:45
Hike to George
From: Brad Horn
Caption: Backcountry Ranger George Durkee
The story of a hike to interview Backcountry Ranger George Durkee about his life in the middle of a national park.

Bought by HCC Radio The Dragon, The Nature Podcast, and WILL


  • Added: Mar 02, 2009
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 3
Israel Diary: An Election Fog
From: Mordechai Twersky
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Voting in the Israeli elections on a stormy winter morning.

  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 02:17
This I Believe - Gina Parosa
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Farmer Gina Parosa believes in setting good boundaries, and being flexible enough to change them.

Bought by WEZU and WEZU


  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 03:19
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Majora Carter
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Environmental activist Majora Carter believes in making the old neighborhood a better place to live.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KSJD


  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 03:43
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - Paul Farmer
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Paul Farmer believes heath care is a human right-and he's devoted his life to making that a reality.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KBGA 89.9 FM


  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 03:48
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - Felipe Morales
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Felipe Morales believes being humble keeps him connected to his roots and makes him a better person.

Bought by WEZU and WEZU


  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 03:13
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Dalia Sofer
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Since nothing is permanent, Dalia Sofer believes happiness is found in life's more ephemeral gifts.

Bought by WEZU and WEZU


  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 04:39
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Michael Gabby
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Michael Gabby wasn't too optimistic going into the election. Now he's proud to believe in America.

Bought by WEZU and WEZU


  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 03:14
  • Purchases: 2
America Receding
From: Muriel Murch
Series: Letter From A. Broad
Caption: There is no mud, Credit: Muriel Murch
The global economy and global warming both bring changes to Northern California

Bought by KVMR


  • Added: Feb 04, 2009
  • Length: 09:01
  • Purchases: 1
What You Leave Behind
From: Robin Amer
Series: You Spell That R-E Double D
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Stephen imparts some words of wisdom about what you take with you, and what you leave behind. (Short answer, kids.)

Bought by Remix Radio


  • Added: Feb 03, 2009
  • Length: 02:18
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe - Brian Eno
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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English musician Brian Eno believes group singing is good for the mind, body, spirit and community.

Bought by WEZU, Marfa Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, KFOK-LPFM, WEZU and more


  • Added: Feb 03, 2009
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 8
This I Believe - TJ Turner
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Soldier TJ Turner believes fighting the war on terror should include restoring hope in children.

Bought by WEZU and WEZU


  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Geoffrey Canada
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Educator and social activist Geoffrey Canada says he believes all children can learn and succeed.

Bought by WEZU, WCSU-FM, WEZU, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 04:44
  • Purchases: 4
This I Believe - Randy Komisar
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Attorney and entrepreneur Randy Komisar says personal growth comes when we let our beliefs evolve.

Bought by WEZU and WEZU


  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 03:47
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Peter Keane
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Law professor Peter Keane believes even the worst criminals deserve to have someone on their side.

Bought by WEZU and WEZU


  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 04:12
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Toya Smith Marshall
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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In no longer fighting her kinky hair, Toya Marshall believes she found the freedom to be herself.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KUOW, and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 03:11
  • Purchases: 4
Amy
From: Alexander Yellen
Series: Tell Me Your Story
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Amy gives away hand-knit hats

  • Added: Dec 21, 2008
  • Length: 02:27

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