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The Holiday Songs That Drive Us Crazy!
From: A. Randall Wenner
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A survey by one of the country's top media research firms sheds light -- if not love -- on the holiday music we love to hate.

Bought by WTIP, Delta College Public Radio, WRST-FM Oshkosh, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Nov 13, 2018
  • Length: 03:47
  • Purchases: 4
Blues America 122 - Rewind Show
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Before closing the book on 2017, we rewind the tape to hear what the year sounded like with some of the best interview segments packed into one sho...

Bought by KRPS, GCR (Global Community Radio), Spokane Public Radio, WEAA, WOUB and more


  • Added: Jan 12, 2018
  • Length: 58:02
  • Purchases: 6
Ramadan-The History of the Fanous
From: kim fox
Series: Ehky Ya Masr Podcast - Ramadan Series
Caption: Ehky Ya Masr logo, Credit: Heba Fouad
During Ramadan in Egypt, people will hang a lantern, but what does it mean? Learn about the history of the Ramadan lantern, the fanous.

  • Added: Jun 05, 2017
  • Length: 03:31
Merry Montoos
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
Caption: Montoo at the oven, Credit: Sandip Roy
It’s hardly Santaland but as Christmas approaches Montoo’s bakery, in a dingy lane in central Kolkata, is one of the city's hottest addresses.

  • Added: Dec 16, 2015
  • Length: 06:00
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
The Spiritual Edge: Bay Area Jews head to the desert to reclaim their Biblical roots
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents - The Spiritual Edge
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Berkeley-based Wilderness Torah is one group that’s trying to bring new meaning to the old tradition. Intrigued, I tagged along this past spring fo...

  • Added: Jan 05, 2015
  • Length: 11:58
Diwali Crackers
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
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Sandip Roy tries to hear through the noise and get to the heart of Diwali.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Oct 21, 2014
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 1
MN Church Celebrates Easter in Cabaret After Tragic Fire
From: Radio K
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On a Sunday in April, cheery faces populate the groundbreaking of a new church construction project in South Minneapolis. Almost a year earlier, th...

  • Added: Apr 08, 2013
  • Length: 05:08
A Multicultural Christmas Table
From: With Good Reason
Series: news features
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There’s a lot of talk this time of year about the “holiday season,” but the holidays mean something different to every family. One scholar uses her...

Bought by KENW, WOUB, KUER, and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Dec 14, 2012
  • Length: 02:36
  • Purchases: 4
From Farm to Fork: Cranberries
From: Marian Daniells
Caption: Organic cranberries in Ocranics' facility have been sorted and labeled prior to being packaged for delivery., Credit: Marian Daniells
(Holiday themed) I trace cranberries back from my fork to the farm where they originated.

  • Added: Dec 16, 2011
  • Length: 03:46
WVR Show 382 - Mexico special (One hour to air week of May 7, 2011)
From: World Vision Report
Series: World Vision Report - Weekly One Hour
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You can spend an hour in Mexico this week without ever leaving home. It's all on The World Vision Report. From immigration issues to a plate full ...

Bought by WDSE and WBEZ


  • Added: Apr 26, 2011
  • Length: 01:50:25
  • Purchases: 2
WVR Show 363 Holiday Special Half Hour
From: World Vision Report
Series: World Vision Report - Weekly Half Hour
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It's all about giving this week on the World Vision Report: giving time, talents, and resources to help others around the world. From dolls going t...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2010
  • Length: 28:00
WVR Show 363 Holiday Special
From: World Vision Report
Series: World Vision Report - Weekly One Hour
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It's all about giving this week on the World Vision Report – giving time, talents, and resources to help others around the world. From dolls going ...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio, KUOW, Connecticut Public (WNPR), and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Dec 17, 2010
  • Length: 01:50:25
  • Purchases: 4
All Around Giving
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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The Trinity Jubilee Center in Lewiston, Maine is located in one of the poorest Neighborhoods in the state. It doubles as a soup kitchen and refugee...

Bought by Raven Radio, WRGY, WRIR, Raven Radio, PRX Remix and more


  • Added: Jan 06, 2010
  • Length: 05:59
  • Purchases: 11
The Arugula Wars: Food as partisan politics
From: Guy Hand
Series: Northwest Food News & Edible Idaho
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(Note: This story has a Thanksgiving hook.) A humorous look at the partisan fight over food.

  • Added: Nov 08, 2009
  • Length: 05:54
A Greener Christmas
From: Sandra Sleight-Brennan
Caption: PRX default Piece image
This annual celebration is one that asks a lot of the environment.

Bought by WSLR, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., and KRUA


  • Added: Nov 19, 2008
  • Length: 08:43
  • Purchases: 3
For Passover - The Family Matzo Business
From: Alex Goldmark
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Visit a matzo factory and meet the family that's made Passover tasty for 80 years.

Bought by KWMR, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., WTJU, KUOW, KRCB 104.9 and more


  • Added: Mar 22, 2008
  • Length: 07:20
  • Purchases: 10
"A Mathematical Valentine"
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: Joe Bevilacqua Valentine Programming
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Definitely timely and a breath of fresh air for the upcoming Valentines Day. - Joel Brussell, PRX

Bought by PRX Remix, Troy Public Radio, Prairie Public, KRUA, New Hampshire Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 04, 2007
  • Length: 04:38
  • Purchases: 10
Everyday's Christmas at "Unclaimed Baggage"
From: Tanya Ott
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Got a little last minute holiday shopping to do? How about all that unclaimed airline baggage? It's a unique shopping experience!

Bought by Delta College Public Radio and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 02:51
  • Purchases: 2
Fruitcake Tossing
From: KRCC-FM
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Coverage of the Eleventh Annual Manitou Springs Fruitcake Toss

  • Added: Jan 11, 2006
  • Length: 04:10
The Polar Express comes to life in New England
From: Shannon Mullen
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This is an audio postcard from a trip to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express, a fundraiser event, based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, for ...

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Dec 21, 2005
  • Length: 04:09
  • Purchases: 1
Exotic Conifers: the Next Big Thing in Christmas Trees
From: Shannon Mullen
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Four minute holiday feature story about an exotic Christmas tree farmer and his love of all things conifer.

Bought by WTIP and WYSO


  • Added: Dec 21, 2005
  • Length: 04:12
  • Purchases: 2
"EchoTaps" (866 people play Taps)
From: Gregory Keeler
Caption: PRX default Piece image
866 brass players in a line 41 miles long play Taps, then play as a group

Bought by Public Interactive


  • Added: May 27, 2005
  • Length: 10:24
  • Purchases: 1
DNA evidence leads to freedom.
From: David Barasoain
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Prisoner freedom after a 17 year wrongful conviction.

  • Added: Dec 05, 2004
  • Length: 06:30