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Women of the Fur Trade

From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth

Caption: Laura Powell-Marxen works in the basement of her Grand Marais home. Laura makes hats, mittens and other apparel from the fur from animals of the North Woods., Credit: Joe Friedrichs

The role of women, particularly Indigenous women, during the legendary fur trade in Minnesota is often overlooked. KFAI contributor Joe Friedrichs ...

Becoming Claire

From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices

Caption: Claire Zach performing with their band Wet Denim behind the Weinery in Minneapolis, Credit: Cyn Collins

Art can be an expression of many elements of the self. So what happens when your sense of self is evolving or fluid? That’s something that local ar...

Golf Carts Are Not Just for Golfing

From: Adam Scull
Series: WPRN Public Radio

Before I get into why I wanted to do this, I just want to point out something I’d never really thought about before I started working on this story...

El mejor ‘Fidelio’ de Beethoven que RBG disfrutó en su vida

From: Colorado Public Radio
Series: Beethoven 250

Caption: La producción teatral Fidelio de la Ópera Nacional de Washington, Credit: Courtesy of Washington National Opera

A Ruth Bader Ginsberg le encantaba la única ópera de Ludwig van Beethoven.

This Is The Best ‘Fidelio’ That RBG Ever Experienced

From: Colorado Public Radio
Series: Beethoven 250

Caption: Washington National Opera's production of "Fidelio", Credit: Courtesy of Washington National Opera

Beethoven wrote one opera, Fidelio. A 2003 production so captivated Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, she wrote a letter to the director.

Marian and Homer (the cat) shortened (3:13)

From: Paul Messing

A heartfelt phoned-in story from a woman recalling something special about her late cat. (Excerpt from my pilot "For Kindred Spirits.")

Bought by WOUB and PRX Remix

Life of the Law #88: Clemency

From: Life of the Law
Series: Life of the Law

Since 2014 the department of justice and President Obama have been working to right the wrongs of the war on drugs. Through Clemency, Obama has com...

From Dreamers in Arizona to Muslims in Michigan: Immigrant Communities Upholding Democracy

From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact

Caption: Viridiana Hernández lobbying at the Arizona State Legislature against the bill that would ban cities from creating their own city ID if that is extended to undocumented immigrants., Credit: Valeria Fernández

This edition of Making Contact is Part I of our special series examining how immigrants are responding and participating in elections and politics ...

Bought by WRIR

The Elusive Neighborhood Cop

From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact

Increasingly, police don’t live in the neighborhoods, or even the cities they patrol. But is that a problem? Law enforcement agencies around the ...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and WRIR

Invisible Workers, Laboring in the Shadows

From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact

Caption: Woman waiting to cross the border into Morocco carrying imported goods from Spain , Credit: Thalia Beaty and Maggy Donaldson

Millions of people around the world work in jobs that aren’t formally recognized or afforded legal protections typical of wage earning jobs. On thi...

Bought by KALW, WCPN, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WRIR

Live from the Tenderloin

From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents

In the heart of the Tenderloin, amid the crowded corners and occupied stoops, there’s an anomaly that’ll catch your eye. It’s a man in a suit and a...

Bought by PRX Remix

LIVE LAW 1: Stupid Motions

From: LIVE LAW

Calvin Duncan spent over 28 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. In prison, he taught himself the law. He became a jailhouse lawyer and he...

Bought by PRX Remix

A bike shop called Good Karma

From: KALW

Caption: A bike hangs on the wall outside Good Karma Bikes in San Jose, Credit: Leslie Griffy

Getting around sprawling Santa Clara County is a trick for anyone, but for those without housing, getting to and from services and opportunities is...

Bought by WABE

Björk@MoMA: Enjoy

From: Sarah Lilley

Caption: "Big Time Sensuality" on MoMA's wall., Credit: Sarah Lilley

A 5-1/2 minute, sound-rich ride through the audio-guided Bjork exhibit (much lambasted in the press) at New York's Museum of Modern Art, March 8 th...

Not a Weapon

From: Ethan Chiel

Sam Densmore is an artist. He's painted, made shoes, and even built custom bicycle frames. But these days he's making something different, somethin...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.

Almost Awake

From: Sanjena Sathian

Peter Morgan can decide what he wants to do in his dreams. A research psychiatrist at Yale University, Dr. Morgan studies and practices lucid dream...

The Bridge Guy

From: Amy Gastelum

Caption: John at the top of the north tower

John Mickiewicz maintains and operates the iconic WPA built Railroad Bridge that connects Cape Cod to the mainland over the Cape Cod Canal. He love...

Bought by PRX Remix and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.

College students grade the economy

From: KALW

Caption: Flickr photo by Brian Hawkins. http://passionatephoto.com/

Although some economists claim that the recession is officially over, California is still experiencing a 12% unemployment rate – the second highest...

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh