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Top of Mind - America's Obsession with Work

From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Americans are obsessed with work. American workers spend a lot more time at their jobs than other highly developed nations. Why?

Bought by KUHF, KSTK, RadioStPete Florida, RADIOLEX, KOWS and more

StoryCorps Griot: Evette Jourdain and Craig Boddie

From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps

Caption: Craig Boddie and Evette Jourdain, both mail carriers in Palm Beach, Fla., spoke for a remote StoryCorps conversation last month about the job risks created by the coronavirus outbreak., Credit: Courtesy of Craig Boddie and Evette Jourdain for StoryCorps.

Palm Beach, Florida Mail Carriers Evette Jourdain and Craig Boddie talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their daily lives--at work, an...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and WYAP

StoryCorps: Tyrone Hampton and Frank de Jesus

From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps

Caption: New York City MTA bus operators Tyrone Hampton (left) and Frank de Jesus spoke last week about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their work. They talked during a remote StoryCorps conversation., Credit: Tyrone Hampton and Frank de Jesus.

New York City bus operators Tyrone Hampton and Frank de Jesus talk about how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted their calling.

Bought by WYAP

Getting Home

From: Brooklyn Public Library
Series: "Borrowed" Podcast from Brooklyn Public Library

Caption: Borrowed, from Brooklyn Public Library, Credit: Meryl Friedman

It’s not an uncommon experience to be unstably housed in this country. From Brooklyn to San Francisco, communities often turn to public libraries f...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and PRX Remix

E's Barbershop Lounge

From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits

This barbershop built my character. I started off sweeping floors. I own the shop now.

Bought by PRX Remix

Therapy for a Therapist

From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits

If you're a good listener, you'll probably be a damn good therapist

Bought by PRX Remix

StoryCorps: Kristin Sollars and Marci Ebberts

From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps

Caption: Kristin Sollars and Marci Ebbers at their StoryCorps interview in Orlando, FL on May 21, 2019., Credit: By Emilyn Sosa for StoryCorps.

Kristin Sollars and Marci Ebberts talk about their experiences as critical-care nurses in Kansas City, MO.

Bought by WHRV

The Mexican Chefs at Zorba's Greek Restaurant

From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits

It's hard to come here as an immigrant. You leave everything behind.

Bought by PRX Remix

Patapsco Mart

From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits

I smile, even when it hurts.

Bought by PRX Remix

StoryCorps: Percy White III and Terry Wright

From: StoryCorps

Caption: Perry White III and Terry Wright

Percy White III tells his friend Terry Wright about his family’s time as sharecroppers on a Virginia farm.

Bought by WVBI-LP

The Song Says It All

From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Immigration and Labor: Stories from the Texas Workforce (2018 Summer Institute)

Workers across Texas have to fight to receive their wages and fair treatment. The Workers Defense Project Band gives their fight a soundtrack. Thi...

Bought by PRX Remix

Women on the Front Lines

From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Immigration and Labor: Stories from the Texas Workforce (2018 Summer Institute)

The Grupo de Mujeres, or Womens' Group, works tirelessly for the dignity of their families and themselves at the Workers Defense Project. Here are ...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio

Certified Master Clock-Maker Mark Mitchell

From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits

I try to avoid dropping things.

Bought by PRX Remix

Garland

From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits

Painting, landscaping, demo work, dish washer... I'm available.

Bought by PRX Remix

StoryCorps: Kristin Glasgow and Karen Offutt

From: StoryCorps

Caption: Kristin Glasgow (left) and Karen Offutt (right)

In the late 1960s, Karen Offutt was a patriotic teenager who got chills whenever she heard the “Star-Spangled Banner.” At 18, she dropped out of nu...

Bought by WDBM, WVBI-LP, and WEZU

StoryCorps: Brian Peterson and Matt Faris

From: StoryCorps

Caption: Brian Peterson (left) and Matt Faris (right)

Brian Peterson, 31, is an artist — he designs cars for a living — who lives in Santa Ana, California. Matt Faris, 38, is a homeless musician who wo...

Bought by WEZU and WOUB

StoryCorps: Carla Saunders and Kyle Cook

From: StoryCorps

Caption: Kyle Cook (left) and Carla Saunders (right)

Kyle Cook and Carla Saunders are neonatal nurse practitioners at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville. They’ve spent decades caring for...

Bought by West Virginia Public Broadcasting and WHCP-LP Cambridge

Tracey Brown

From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits

I repossess autos, boats, motorcycles, things of that nature. It’s rough. I’m just the messenger.

Bought by PRX Remix

StoryCorps: Michael Yandell and Amy Yandell

From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps

Michael Yandell tells his wife, Amy, about being exposed to sarin gas while serving in the U.S. Army as a bomb disposal technician in Iraq.

Bought by WVBI-LP

Now We Have Fire: A Tale of Two Bladesmiths

From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Stories Summer Institute 2016 Documentaries

Two lives, two philosophies, and a History Channel special collide as a relationship is forged with Iron Age techniques.

Life of the Law #80: Live Law - Nashville

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

This week we take you to Nashville for BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS: stories about the blues, jazz, songwriting and a cabin in the woods.

StoryCorps: Trista James, Tanya James and Michelle Paugh

From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps

In 1979, Tanya James went to work in the West Virginia coal mines. She came to StoryCorps to share her experiences from those early days.

Bought by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, WRIR, West Virginia Public Broadcasting, WEZU, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm and more

StoryCorps: Adam Graff and Jackie Graff

From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps

Caption: Adam (L) and Jacqueline (R) Graff

Adam Graff, a member of New Orleans' all-volunteer, mental health crisis unit, speaks with his wife, Jacqueline, about the surge in patients after ...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WTJU, and Blue Mountain Radio

StoryCorps: Monica Harwell and Andrea Cleveland

From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps

Caption: Andrea Cleveland (L) and Monica Harwell (R)

Monica Harwell, talks to her daughter, Andrea Cleveland, about being the first woman to climb electric utility poles for ConEd in New York.

Bought by WMUU-LP, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, and WTJU

The Dive

From: Liz McArthur
Series: The "Get to Know Me" occasional series

My brother Thomas recounts a diving accident he lived through early in his career as a commercial diver.

PRX - Pieces for Format: Soft Feature

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