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The (New) Futures of Community Colleges
From: NPR Intern Edition
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A scholarship program targets new students at two-year colleges and vocational schools.

  • Added: Nov 29, 2009
  • Length: 04:40
Men Of Craft
From: NPR Intern Edition
Caption: Elijah Wyman, ellusive 'craftsman' and owner of 'Figs & Ginger', Credit: Illustration by Jess Gitner
The indie crafts scene may have metallic bunnies and hand-stenciled suitcases, but there's still something missing: men!

  • Added: Nov 29, 2009
  • Length: 03:50
I-40 Rock Slide Causes Holiday Slump for Tourist Towns
From: NPR Economic Training Project
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Thanksgiving weekend is usually a big one for tourist towns in the North Carolina mountains. But the rock slide that has shut down I-40 is hurting...

  • Added: Nov 25, 2009
  • Length: 01:55
Struggling Company Goes Out of Way to Help Laid Off Workers
From: NPR Economic Training Project
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Charlotte-area small business Tyler 2 Construction is putting laid-off workers on "attached unemployment" and still paying their health insurance b...

Bought by Michigan Radio Economy Special and KUOW


  • Added: Nov 23, 2009
  • Length: 03:24
  • Purchases: 2
Hire Me...Please
From: John Dennison
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A creative job search on the streets of Manhattan

  • Added: Nov 23, 2009
  • Length: 03:44
The Return of Fine Cider
From: Avishay Artsy
Caption: Steve Wood, owner of Poverty Lane Orchards., Credit: Scott McIntyre
A fine cider revival could provide a lifeline to struggling New Hampshire apple growers.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 20, 2009
  • Length: 03:27
  • Purchases: 4
Pink Gloves Boxing
From: Emilie Ritter Saunders
Caption: Joyce Garrels, Garret Garrels, Credit: Emilie Ritter
Two recent college grads are trying to beat the recession and become the next big thing in fitness

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 16, 2009
  • Length: 06:33
  • Purchases: 1
The Economics of Losing
From: NPR Economic Training Project
Caption: Two Titans fans walk by a vendor table in Nashville on the way to LP Field., Credit: Blake Farmer
The Tennessee Titans have fallen from having the NFL's best regular season record to one of the worst. The economic impact is already being felt in...

Bought by KRUA


  • Added: Nov 10, 2009
  • Length: 03:38
  • Purchases: 1
Regional Power Company Rents Rooftops for Solar Energy
From: NPR Economic Training Project
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Duke Energy is now renting business rooftops to set up a distributed solar network. The project has timely benefits for several North Carolina bus...

  • Added: Oct 23, 2009
  • Length: 02:35
Amid Recession Arts Groups Struggle to Pay Rents
From: Grace Hood
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Affordable space is key for many arts organizations trying to make it through the economic recession. KUNC's Grace Hood reports on the efforts of o...

Bought by Wyoming Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 21, 2009
  • Length: 03:59
  • Purchases: 1
Does SSI Need a Revamp?
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
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During the great depression, the federal government established a safety net of poverty programs. But some say, the government’s way of determining...

  • Added: Oct 15, 2009
  • Length: 05:34
Educating Borrowers Away From Debt
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
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We take a look at MEDA, a program providing support and financial literacy so borrowers don’t fall into lending traps.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and KUOW


  • Added: Oct 15, 2009
  • Length: 09:54
  • Purchases: 2
Non Profit Check Casher May Ease Predatory Lending Pinch
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
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A new business is trying to clean up the image of check cashers, one customer at a time.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Oct 15, 2009
  • Length: 07:41
  • Purchases: 1
Funding for the Arts
From: Emilie Ritter Saunders
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Schools, roads and bridges are starting to get a face lift thanks to federal stimulus money.

Bought by WLPR , BSR Radio, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 10, 2009
  • Length: 04:15
  • Purchases: 3
General Motors Mining Contract
From: NPR Economic Training Project
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General Motors is being allowed to drop its contract with a domestic mining company

  • Added: Aug 27, 2009
  • Length: 01:27
Festival Economy
From: Emilie Ritter Saunders
Caption: Uptown Butte, MT, Credit: Emilie Ritter
National Folk Festival brings millions to Montana

Bought by KRUA


  • Added: Aug 20, 2009
  • Length: 04:11
  • Purchases: 1
Pine Beetle Epidemic
From: Emilie Ritter Saunders
Caption: Dead Pine Beetles, Credit: Emilie Ritter
Pine Bark Beetles are turning green trees red

  • Added: Aug 20, 2009
  • Length: 05:02
Montana Timber Economy
From: Emilie Ritter Saunders
Caption: Sun Mountain Lumber, Credit: Emilie Ritter
Many timber operations are fighting to stay in business.

Bought by Topics Education


  • Added: Aug 20, 2009
  • Length: 03:57
  • Purchases: 1
Montana Minimum Wage
From: Emilie Ritter Saunders
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The minimum wage went up by $.35 in Montana in July

  • Added: Aug 20, 2009
  • Length: 03:25
Ranch Economy
From: Emilie Ritter Saunders
Caption: Rocking Z Ranch, Credit: Emilie Ritter
In the last century the American West ranch economy has drastically changed.

Bought by Wyoming Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 20, 2009
  • Length: 04:23
  • Purchases: 1
Gambling Down
From: Emilie Ritter Saunders
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As unemployment rises in Montana, fewer people are gambling.

  • Added: Aug 20, 2009
  • Length: 02:57
PFM Manufacturing
From: Emilie Ritter Saunders
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One of the world's biggest defense contractors is turning to a small Montana company for its all terrain vehicles...

  • Added: Aug 20, 2009
  • Length: 02:34
Ex-convicts struggle to enter bleak job market
From: Patrick De Oliveira
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The economic crisis has made it difficult for everyone to find employment, but ex-convicts have been hit harder than the rest.

  • Added: Aug 11, 2009
  • Length: 05:48
Hot Summer, Broken Air Conditioner
From: Rene Gutel
Caption: Russ Wichterman, an air conditioner service technician in Gilbert, Arizona on the rounds., Credit: Rene Gutel
It's 115 degrees and your air conditioner is busted. Who do you call?

Bought by KVMR and KUOW


  • Added: Jul 29, 2009
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
Microfinance in the US gets a boost
From: Rachel Dornhelm
Caption: Viki Sinipata is one of the microentrepreneurs whose loan was funded by Kiva.org users. Her business offers support and companionship to the elderly.
A number of Web sites help Internet users fund entrepreneurs from developing countries. Now one of the biggest, Kiva.org, is allowing users to make...

Bought by Marfa Public Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 25, 2009
  • Length: 03:53
  • Purchases: 3

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