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March 29th, 2008
Supersticky Beetle Feet
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: April 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Ever been told you have feet of clay? How about feet of a beetle? Well now you can take that one as a compliment.

  • Added: Mar 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:32
The Spoon-billed Sandpiper
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: April 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Here's a question for you aspiring ornithologists out there. Why does the Spoon-billed Sandpiper have a spoon-shaped bill?

  • Added: Mar 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:32
Arbor Day in the US
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: April 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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The planting of trees on Arbor Day has become a cherished environmental tradition.

  • Added: Mar 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:32
The Worm Turns for the North Carolina Legislature
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: April 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Earthworms rate pretty low on the "cuddly" scale for most people, but they do something exceedingly well: they eat all kinds of trash and turn it i...

  • Added: Mar 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:32
"Reverse Tanning" Saves Energy, Stems Pollution
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: April 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Scientists in India have developed a way to save energy called "reverse tanning."

  • Added: Mar 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:32
A Newly Non-Toxic Rocky Flats
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: April 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
It took ten years, but one of the country's worst toxic waste sites is clean.

  • Added: Mar 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:32
Real Prayer
From: KVNF
Series: Belief Systems and Other B.S.
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A prayer is definitely answered, but the results are ambiguous.

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Mar 29, 2008
  • Length: 03:31
  • Purchases: 1
Mouth of Wonder
From: KSFR
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Rambling Cafe, Jinja, recipes, cookbook, tips

  • Added: Mar 29, 2008
  • Length: 27:59
March 28th, 2008
A Conversation with Ramsey Lewis
From: AARP Radio
Series: Prime Time Radio
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A fascinating 55-minute three-way conversation between host Mike Cuthbert, the extravagantly gifted and knowledgeable Ramsey Lewis, and his compani...

Bought by WFIU and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Abbey Lincoln on Thelonius Monk's Influence
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Thelonius Monk's vote of confidence helped NEA Jazz Master Abbey Lincoln develop into one of the best jazz singers and songwriters of our time.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 11
Chico Hamilton Discusses Interplay Between Performer and Audience
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Drummer and NEA Jazz Master Chico Hamilton talks about the interplay between performer and audience, performing with Duke Ellington, and touring du...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, Harford Community Radio, Delmarva Public Media, WUSF and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 19
Buddy Defranco on Achieving his Musical Status
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Buddy Defranco is known as "The Father of Bebop Clarinet." Defranco tells us it took a long time to achieve this status.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, Delmarva Public Media, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 20
NEA Jazz Master Slide Hampton on the Art of Improvisation
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Slide Hampton on the art of improvisation: "If you don't know how to improvise, you're gonna find yourself in a lot of stressful si...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, Delmarva Public Media, WICR and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 20
Mind and Body
From: War News Radio
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News and Features from the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

Bought by WRIR, KXOT Public Radio, and KGOU


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
Marian McPartland Discusses Her Conversations with Duke Ellington and Thelonius Monk
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Marian McPartland and her trio played a long running gig at the Hickory House, a famous New York nightclub. Everyone used to stop ...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, Delmarva Public Media, Harford Community Radio, WUSF and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:59
  • Purchases: 22
The Spring & the Pipeline
From: KVNF
Series: Belief Systems and Other B.S.
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We're many generations removed from most religion's founders: does it matter?

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 03:31
  • Purchases: 1
Barack Obama interview in NYC
From: WNYC
Caption: PRX default Piece image
WNYC reporter Bob Hennelly interviews Barack Obama 3/27/08

  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 05:57
Torture
From: KVNF
Series: Belief Systems and Other B.S.
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That others are tortured makes me feel tortured: let's stop.

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 03:31
  • Purchases: 1
Ramsey Lewis on "The In-Crowd"
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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2007 NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis is probably best known for his 1965 surprise hit "The In-Crowd." The title track appeared on his trio's 17th alb...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WRTI, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, Delmarva Public Media and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 23
Shirley Horn on Working with Miles Davis
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Miles Davis and NEA Jazz Master Shirley Horn were not only close friends; they shared a similar musical style. They recorded "You Won't Forget Me"...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WRTI, KCSM, Delmarva Public Media, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 22