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San Francisco Mime Troupe -- Michael Gene Sullivan Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
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Michael Gene Sullivan talks opening minds, speaking truth to power, and the myth of the middle class.

  • Added: Jul 16, 2017
  • Length: 33:23
A health insurance executive has a crisis of conscience
From: Stephanie Lepp
Series: Reckonings
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What happens when the executive spin doctor for one of the biggest health insurance companies in the country confronts the consequences of his spin...

Bought by XRAY.fm


  • Added: Jul 06, 2017
  • Length: 32:37
  • Purchases: 1
FINDING OSCAR -- Ryan Suffern Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Ryan Suffern, San Francisco, CA 4/20/17, Credit: Andrea Chase
Ryan Suffern talks hope, mystery, and starting at the end.

  • Added: Apr 24, 2017
  • Length: 21:25
FOR HERE OR TO GO -- Rishi Bhilawadikar and Rucha Humnabadka Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Caption: Rucha Humnabadka and Rishi Bhilawadikar, San Francisco, CA 3/16/17 , Credit: Andrea Chase
Rishi Bhilawadikar and Rucha Humnabadka talk uncertain status, short-sighted policies, and real American values.

  • Added: Apr 01, 2017
  • Length: 16:22
The Speed of Sound: Chuck Prophet (2017)
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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If it comes down to one man to save rock and roll, my money's on Chuck Prophet. His most recent run of albums harkens back to the purest form of th...

Bought by WLPR and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Feb 13, 2017
  • Length: 06:55
  • Purchases: 2
The Speed of Sound: Josh Ritter
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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Before Josh Ritter heads back into the studio to start recording his next album, he’s road testing new material in front of a fanbase always eager ...

Bought by WKMS, WOUB, WLPR , and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Feb 13, 2017
  • Length: 07:07
  • Purchases: 4
The Speed of Sound: Jim James (of My Morning Jacket) (2)
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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As the story goes, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James had been working on scoring a soundtrack when the studio fired him for being too weird. The jams w...

Bought by WOUB, WKMS, KSUT, KRCB 104.9, and WLPR


  • Added: Jan 16, 2017
  • Length: 07:04
  • Purchases: 5
The Speed of Sound: Teenage Fanclub
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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There are few better pop craftsmen than Teenage Fanclub. Their harmonies and bright riffs have been causing smiles around the globe for over a quar...

Bought by KRCB 104.9 and WLPR


  • Added: Dec 26, 2016
  • Length: 07:07
  • Purchases: 2
COMPANY TOWN -- Deborah Kaufman and Alan Snitow Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Alan Snitow & Deborah Kaufman, San Francisco, CA 10/21/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Deborah Kaufman and Alan Snitow talk definitions, tipping points, and the balance of power.

  • Added: Oct 27, 2016
  • Length: 21:23
THE LOVERS AND THE DESPOT -- Ross Adam Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
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Ross Adam talks about film as propaganda, the astonishing reach of Netflix, and what happens when you get what you wish for

  • Added: Sep 29, 2016
  • Length: 13:46
ZERO DAYS -- Alex Gibney, Eric Chien & Liam O'Murchu Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Eric Chien, Alex Gibney, Liam O'Murchu ,San Francisco, CA 5/11/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Alex Gibney , Eric Chien, and Liam O'Murchu talk resisting paranoia, code as character, and the psychology of secrets.

  • Added: Jul 06, 2016
  • Length: 23:57
EAT THAT QUESTION: FRANK ZAPPA IN HIS OWN WORDS -- Thorsten Schütte Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Thorsten Schütte, San Francisco, CA 6/17/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Thorsten Schütte talks unconventional English lessons, black market tickets, and being mesmerized by cacophony.

Bought by WABE


  • Added: Jun 30, 2016
  • Length: 26:56
  • Purchases: 1
Shelf Discovery: The Candidates by Matthew S. Hiley
From: Kristin Dreyer Kramer
Series: Shelf Discovery
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On the latest Shelf Discovery, Kristin hits the campaign trail with author Matthew S. Hiely's outrageous political farce, The Candidates.

Bought by KKRN, Harford Community Radio, and WLPR


  • Added: May 24, 2016
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 3
Allusionist 30: US Election Lexicon
From: The Allusionist
Series: The Allusionist
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The 2016 US election isn't going away anytime soon, so let's seek refuge in etymology. Consider the linguistically appropriate age of a senator, an...

  • Added: Feb 25, 2016
  • Length: 36:05
Reel Discovery: Where to Invade Next
From: Kristin Dreyer Kramer
Series: Reel Discovery
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On the latest Reel Discovery, Kristin sets sail for foreign lands with Michael Moore's Where to Invade Next.

Bought by KKRN


  • Added: Feb 12, 2016
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Speed of Sound: Chris Cornell
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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Chris Cornell gets personal with Kyle Meredith about his new album Higher Truth, the influence his kids have had on him, and whether or not we'll s...

Bought by WLPR , KUCB, and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Jan 11, 2016
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 3
The Speed of Sound: Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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The Smashing Pumpkins released their most recently celebrated album, Monuments To An Elegy, in 2014. Kyle Meredith caught some microphone time wit...

Bought by WLPR , KSUT, and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Jan 11, 2016
  • Length: 07:09
  • Purchases: 3
Reel Discovery: Our Brand Is Crisis
From: Kristin Dreyer Kramer
Series: Reel Discovery
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On the latest Reel Discovery, Kristin goes on the campaign trail with Sandra Bullock and Billy Bob Thornton in Our Brand Is Crisis.

Bought by KKRN


  • Added: Oct 29, 2015
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 1
FREEHELD -- Julianne Moore and Ellen Page Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
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Julianne Moore and Ellen Page talk emotional truth, putting bullies in their place, and not letting society dictate your life.

  • Added: Oct 07, 2015
  • Length: 07:48
BEST OF ENEMIES -- Robert Gordon Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Robert Gordon, San Francisco, CA 4/24/15, Credit: Andrea Chase
Robert Gordon talks foretelling the future, respecting both sides of an argument, and changing the media landscape.

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 23:21
  • Purchases: 1
I Said Yes to Everything -- Lee Grant Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
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Lee Grant talks boundaries, fairness, and the roots of chutzpah.

  • Added: Jul 29, 2015
  • Length: 21:41
Allusionist 10: Election Lexicon
From: The Allusionist
Series: The Allusionist
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On the eve of the 2015 General Election in the UK, take a jaunt through the etymology of election-related words.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: May 06, 2015
  • Length: 09:01
  • Purchases: 1
ROSEWATER -- Jon Stewart and Maziar Bahari Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Maziar Bahari and Jon Stewart, San Francisco, CA 10/22/14, Credit: Andrea Chase
Jon Stewart and Maziar Bahari talk moral standing, Dr. Strangelove, and the extended meaning of the word Aryan.

  • Added: Nov 12, 2014
  • Length: 12:46
Rob Schneider, Comedian
From: Jesse Regis
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From Saturday Night Live, Seinfeld, Home Alone, and what seems like every comedy ever - Rob Schneider has been playing the game for half his life. ...

  • Added: Sep 20, 2014
  • Length: 12:21
GOODBYE WORLD -- Denis Henry Hennelly Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
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Denis Henry Hennelly talks unexpected politics, the symbiosis of art and commerce, and the real meaning of apocalypse.

  • Added: Apr 03, 2014
  • Length: 15:46