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Turns out the author of our national anthem could very well have been nicknamed "Francis Scott Off-Key."
Bought by KUOW
- Added: Jul 16, 2014
- Length: 03:24
- Purchases: 1
Earth Day 2014 -- The University of Washington is participating in a national competition to conserve energy and water on campus this month. The c...
Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and KUOW
- Added: Apr 17, 2014
- Length: 04:00
- Purchases: 3
In 2011, the Martin’s sold their home in Central California’s wine country, gave away the furniture, and stuffed their art, clothes and small treas...
- Added: Jan 27, 2014
- Length: 23:51
Two professors walk up to a lunch truck, and the conversation they have there may change the way we study microbiology. Sometimes science has a lot...
- Added: Nov 27, 2013
- Length: 07:21
Although he hailed from St. Louis, Charles Ellsworth “Pee Wee” Russell took his clarinet cues from New Orleans. Only now is he beginning to be reco...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Mar 26, 2013
- Length: 58:57
- Purchases: 1
Spending too much time on Facebook or compulsively checking your smartphone might seem innocuous. But, as more people find it difficult to put the...
Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and New Hampshire Public Radio
- Added: Jan 07, 2013
- Length: 05:55
- Purchases: 2
He was a master ”Tickler”. Stride piano is the term attached later to a specific rhythmic style where the left hand follows the pattern of the rig...
- Added: Sep 07, 2012
- Length: 58:54
The origin of his nickname is disputed. Regardless of the reasons, Francis Joseph Julian Spanier was simply known as Muggsy. Before Bix Beiderbeck...
- Added: Jul 12, 2012
- Length: 58:59
Legions of fans from Boston to Buenos Aires can recite the story of the child born Kal-El, scion of the doomed planet Krypton, who was rocketed to ...
Bought by WXAV 88.3FM Chicago
- Added: Jul 03, 2012
- Length: 19:58
- Purchases: 1
Harold Arlen wrote some of the greatest hits jazz and popular music, including the entire score to the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz. But there a...
- Added: Jun 29, 2012
- Length: 58:58
Judith Jones, Julia Child's editor, discusses her favorite author with Canada's food sleuth, Marion Kane.
- Added: Jun 25, 2012
- Length: 09:12
Humorous and Philosophical essay about "Face Culture" in everyday China
- Added: Jun 24, 2012
- Length: 08:10
This is a glimpse at some of those talented bands of the 1920s and ‘30s who only recorded a few sides in their brief careers. There is some buried...
- Added: Jun 22, 2012
- Length: 58:54
In 1922 composer Harry Warren created his first hit, "Rose of the Rio Grande," with lyrics by Edgar Leslie. From that successful launch came a prod...
- Added: Apr 12, 2012
- Length: 58:59
He has one foot in vaudeville and one foot in jazz, and he was a show unto himself. Ted Lewis was the only popular bandleader who could show up wit...
- Added: Mar 22, 2012
- Length: 59:01
In 1921, the Coconut Grove nightclub was the place to see and be seen. Hollywood stars frequently the club located in a peaceful rural setting sur...
- Added: Mar 09, 2012
- Length: 58:57
Come winter, your neck of the woods may be cold. But guess how frigid the James Webb Space Telescope will be when it launches in 2018? 400 degrees ...
Bought by PRX Remix, KUOW, New Hampshire Public Radio, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio
- Added: Jan 20, 2012
- Length: 06:22
- Purchases: 4
The early history of jazz often leaves out some very talented musicians simply because they didn’t move to Chicago or New York.
- Added: Jan 11, 2012
- Length: 58:59
Up Next features writers/ actors/ directors sharing insight and funny stories as they work to make their break. Guest for episode 6: Actor Bill Arm...
- Added: Jan 05, 2012
- Length: 51:20
In recognition of Hanukkah, this show is dedicated to the Jews who catapulted popular music to stage and radio from the 1900 to the early 1930s.
Bought by Troy Public Radio, KWIT, and WNMU-FM
- Added: Dec 12, 2011
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
Sometimes we need help when dressing for a special occasion. In England Moss Bros. will 'give only the best service.'
Bought by KWMR
- Added: Oct 09, 2011
- Length: 13:53
- Purchases: 1
The use of pet hotels is on the rise. Listen in to find out what makes these pet hotels different and why people opt to put their pets up in hotel...
- Added: May 02, 2011
- Length: 03:53
On today's show I talk with Dr. Louis Hyman, an expert in the history of debt. Not only was it great talking with him but we chatted just as long o...
- Added: Oct 08, 2010
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 2
At home after surgery is where the hard work of healing begins.
- Added: Aug 18, 2010
- Length: 09:18
Think you know why the White House flag is flying, and the Washington Monument is tri-colored? Then you might want to think again.
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: Mar 01, 2010
- Length: 05:47
- Purchases: 1
