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Year in Review for Women: Losses, Gains, and A Special Award
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Many great women snagged honors this year, from athletics to movies, science and more, and we lost a few great ones too.  But one gets our personal...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2023
  • Length: 03:00
Ready to Make a Difference? It's easy -- listen up
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Maybe you can't change world affairs, but there’s lots you can do to make things better right here in the USA, no matter where you live. Make a Di...

  • Added: Oct 19, 2023
  • Length: 02:45
Blue Dimensions K51: Songs of the season. Holiday songs from Joey DeFrancesco, Warren Wolf, Shemekia Copeland, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, and more
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Holiday music from the late Joey DeFrancesco, Warren Wolf, blues singers Shemekia Copeland and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, and more

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KHNS, KKRN, WJSU, WOUB and more


  • Added: Dec 14, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Dear Santa: A Request From A Veterinarian Mom
From: Jennifer Oles
Caption: Dr. Julie Bailey
A mom and veterinarian politely asks Santa not to bring her children the item that tops their Christmas lists: a puppy. With love and detail, Dr. ...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2018
  • Length: 04:00
The Holiday Season: Spreading Joy or Spreading Stress
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
Caption: A Christmas display, the one referred to in the audio piece, in a grocery store on October 27th. , Credit: Emma Henzes
It seems that the holiday season comes earlier and earlier every year. Some people love it, but many people find it stressful. Customers, small and...

Bought by KSFR and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Dec 06, 2017
  • Length: 04:50
  • Purchases: 2
Gems 1627: Bluegrass Music: A Great Tradition from Many Sources
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil w/ 2013 Zeitfunk , Credit: Karen Van Norman
The piece shows that despite that bluegrass is considered a singular styles, it actually stems from a variety of cultural traditions.

  • Added: Jun 16, 2016
  • Length: 08:34
Happy Boisakh (or just have some fried food)
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
Caption: Calcutta food festival, Credit: Sandip Roy
Contrary to popular belief, Diwali or the Festival of Lights is not New Year everywhere in India. Some celebrate their New Year during Holi the fes...

  • Added: Apr 13, 2015
  • Length: 06:00
Off-Ramp Presents: Another Fake Holiday War - Canadian v American Thanksgiving
From: john rabe
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Off-Ramp contributor Collin Friesen takes a humorour look at the differences between Canadian Thanksgiving and American Thanksgiving.

  • Added: Nov 19, 2014
  • Length: 04:38
When Jesters Have Their Day
From: WWNO
Series: Storyville
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Adam Karlin talks about the Boat Parade during Lundi Gras in New Orleans, and how he likes it more than the more traditional parts of Carnival.

  • Added: Feb 19, 2014
  • Length: 04:39
Yahye's take on Eid
From: KBEM
Series: Minneapolis Freestyle
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Yahye, a young participant in the Luxton after-school program reflects on the Islamic holiday of Eid.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 18, 2014
  • Length: 01:35
  • Purchases: 1
Eid
From: KBEM
Series: Minneapolis Freestyle
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Eid, an Islamic,a twice annual celebration is a favorite holiday of many Islamic students. Farhan, of the Luxton after-school program, contributes ...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 18, 2014
  • Length: 01:32
  • Purchases: 1
Teacher's Day
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
Caption: Father Bouche and class, Credit: Sandip Roy
September 5th is "Teacher's Day" in India, and Sandip Roy remembers one of his.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and PRX Remix


  • Added: Sep 03, 2013
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 2
The Beat: Robert Jevne - "Oh Christmas Tree"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: The Beat
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Robert Jevne shares "Oh Christmas Tree," a lighthearted poem from the perspective of the Christmas tree itself. Through Jevne's poem, the sheer mor...

  • Added: Jan 17, 2013
  • Length: 03:18
Breaking Up Christmas
From: With Good Reason
Series: Folklife FieldNotes
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When Christmas is over, the fun is just getting started for many in Southern Appalachia.

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, WTJU, KUER, WOUB, WTIP and more


  • Added: Dec 21, 2009
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 16
End of World in 2012?
From: Merle Kessler
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The Mayans said that the world will end in 2012. Maybe.

  • Added: Dec 24, 2008
  • Length: 02:26
Four Christmas Birds
From: Ruth Beasley
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Learning the Birds birdlady Ruth Beasley probes the lore and legend of Four Christmas Birds: doves, cardinals, partridges, and a mystery bird.

Bought by Mississippi Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Dec 17, 2008
  • Length: 04:29
  • Purchases: 1
Home Planet:A Naked Thanksgiving by Cheryl-Anne Millsap
From: Spokane Public Radio
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Talking turkey about the birds and the bees.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KPTZ, Port Townsend, WA, KRZA, Delta College Public Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 10, 2005
  • Length: 02:45
  • Purchases: 20
The St. Patrick's Day Parade, Dublin, 1965
From: Jackson Braider
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The Irish in 1965 felt differently about St. Patrick's Day

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, KSQM 91.5 FM, Spokane Public Radio, KUT, and WUAL


  • Added: Feb 11, 2005
  • Length: 05:51
  • Purchases: 5
Buffalo Turkey Butt
From: Andy Raskin
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Does it exist? Does it matter?

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, Delta College Public Radio, KSJD, KLCC, KUT and more


  • Added: Nov 18, 2004
  • Length: 07:05
  • Purchases: 21