WPSU

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WPSU-FM, listener-supported public radio, began as a student-run radio station (WDFM) in 1953, and since then has been transformed into a full-service PRX and NPR-affiliate station with more than 3,000 members. A part of Penn State Public Broadcasting, the station now provides 24-hours of quality programming each day for Central and Northern Pennsylvania.

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5 Pieces

Time to Lay It Down ~ The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War is a two-part documentary special that explores the music created during the Vietnam War, which expressed the deep divisions in the U.S., and provided a life line for GIs in Vietnam, as well as a source of healing when they came home. Perfect accompaniment to the Ken Burns' 10-part series The Vietnam War broadcast starting September 17, 2017 and airing throughout fall 2017, as well for broadcast during Veterans and Memorial Days.

  • From: WPSU
  • Updated: Aug 29, 2017

Latest Pieces

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The nation is a-Twitter about privacy concerns on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace. Teens and young adults often post details of t...

  • Added: Jun 10, 2010
  • Length: 05:01
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A behind-the-scenes look at a staging of the play "Sunday in the Park with George."

  • Added: Mar 01, 2010
  • Length: 05:49
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Central Pennsylvania has huge groups of students (at universities like Penn State) and rural residents. The census generally has a hard time getti...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 18, 2010
  • Length: 05:40
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Sunil Patel Sifts Compost, Credit: Emily Reddy
Local organic growers say, despite their higher prices, customers are staying pretty loyal in this tough economy. Visits to a local farm and a sust...

  • Added: Feb 11, 2010
  • Length: 05:29
Caption: Doris Fravel, Credit: Emily Reddy
A new study finds that people who live in mobile homes are overwhelmingly satisfied with their housing despite problems. The researcher says that ...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2010
  • Length: 05:19
  • Purchases: 1
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Discover the deteriorating economy's impact on college students

Bought by BSR Radio, KRUA, KUOW, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 17, 2008
  • Length: 04:57
  • Purchases: 5
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New poll shows Obama 11 points ahead of McCain in battleground states

  • Added: Oct 24, 2008
  • Length: 03:28
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VA healthcare in the 2008 election.

  • Added: Oct 16, 2008
  • Length: 04:56
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Early 17th Century music presented at Penn State University

Bought by North State Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 02, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Barack Obama visited Penn State on Sunday March 30. (Entire speech.)

  • Added: Mar 31, 2008
  • Length: 45:27