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A New Twist on Thanksgiving Could be Deadly
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Thanksgiving is coming up – and once again turkey will be the star of the show. But there’s always an issue with side dishes. No worries, a busines...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2023
  • Length: 02:30
A Silver Tsunami: Challenges and Opportunities of Global Aging
From: Mateo Schimpf
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This week, we’re taking a look at what economists and demographers are calling “the Silver Wave” — how the rapid aging of the world’s population wi...

Bought by Classic107.3, GCR (Global Community Radio), WMUU-LP, and WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Aug 03, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Bill Browder on Exposing Russia’s Web of Corruption, and Surviving Putin’s Wrath
From: Mateo Schimpf
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In a gripping interview with Ray Suarez, Browder recounts a hunt for missing money that led him to discover a corruption and conspiracy plot involv...

Bought by Classic107.3, RADIOLEX, WMUU-LP, GCR (Global Community Radio), and WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Jul 21, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
The Unintentional Development of Plastic
From: Goethe-Institut
Series: Fehler (Mistakes)
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The plastics we rely so heavily on today weren’t a single discovery. In fact, they weren’t even all discovered on purpose! Tune in to find out more.

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Jun 23, 2020
  • Length: 16:42
  • Purchases: 1
Political Junkie Minisode 4-29-15
From: Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
Series: Political Junkie (Minisodes)
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Bernie Sanders, the independent senator from Vermont and a self-styled socialist, announced his intention to run for the Democratic nomination this...

Bought by KCCU Radio, WRST-FM Oshkosh, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KUER, WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Apr 30, 2015
  • Length: 08:58
  • Purchases: 6
Political Junkie Minisode 3-4-15
From: Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
Series: Political Junkie (Minisodes)
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Senator Barbara Mikulski's step-down from her Maryland seat has already started speculation about who could take her place in 2016. Washington Coll...

Bought by KCCU Radio, KUER, WXXI Rochester, and Northeast Indiana Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 04, 2015
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 4
Political Junkie Minisode 2-4-15
From: Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
Series: Political Junkie (Minisodes)
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In Illinois, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is spending millions on re-election bid on Feb. 24. Some think there is a possibility he might fail to brea...

Bought by KCCU Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KUER, WXXI Rochester, and Northeast Indiana Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 05, 2015
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 5
Political Junkie 1-21-15
From: Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
Series: Political Junkie (Minisodes)
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Many of us are still stunned over the announcement that Mitt Romney, a Republican presidential hopeful in 2008 and his party's unsuccessful nominee...

Bought by KCCU Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KUER, WXXI Rochester, and Northeast Indiana Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 22, 2015
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 5
Political Junkie 1-14-15
From: Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
Series: Political Junkie (Minisodes)
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While things may not be getting accomplished in Washington, there's plenty going on in the states. Reid Wilson of the Washington Post talks about s...

Bought by KCCU Radio, KUER, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and Northeast Indiana Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 15, 2015
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 4
Political Junkie 12-10-14
From: Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
Series: Political Junkie (Minisodes)
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There is still the specter of the shutdown of the George Washington Bridge that may ultimately damage New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's hopes of get...

Bought by WXXI Rochester, WRST-FM Oshkosh, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KUER, WRKF and more


  • Added: Dec 10, 2014
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 6
Political Junkie 11-19-14
From: Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
Series: Political Junkie (Minisodes)
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Even though the Democrats suffered major losses on November 4, they returned Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid to their respective House and Senate leade...

Bought by KCCU Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WRKF, KUER, WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Nov 20, 2014
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 6
Political Junkie 10-22-14
From: Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
Series: Political Junkie (Minisodes)
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It's not just candidates whom we're voting for (or against!) this year. It's also hundreds of ballot initiatives, propositions and referenda that ...

Bought by KCCU Radio, KUER, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WRKF, WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Oct 22, 2014
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 6
Political Junkie 10-15-14
From: Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
Series: Political Junkie (Minisodes)
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If politics can get you sick, and Ebola can get you very sick, then what happens when Ebola and politics collide? Both parties are pointing finger...

Bought by KCCU Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WRKF, and KUER


  • Added: Oct 16, 2014
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 4
Political Junkie 10-1-14
From: Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
Series: Political Junkie (Minisodes)
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With five weeks (and counting) to go to the November midterms, one Senate race that was not supposed to give the Democrats heartburn -- the one in ...

Bought by KCCU Radio, WRST-FM Oshkosh, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and WXXI Rochester


  • Added: Oct 01, 2014
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 4
Political Junkie 9-17-14
From: Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
Series: Political Junkie (Minisodes)
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The so-called war on women is popping up in debates and campaign commercials around the country. Political Junkie host Ken Rudin and Colorado polls...

Bought by KCCU Radio, KUER, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WRKF, and WXXI Rochester


  • Added: Sep 17, 2014
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 5
Two Guys on Your Head: Why Being Put On Hold is So Frustrating
From: KUT
Series: Two Guys On Your Head
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Horrible music, incredible wait times and an inscrutable labyrinth of phone prompts: We've all experienced the frustrations of being on hold. Even ...

  • Added: Apr 18, 2014
  • Length: 07:20
Political Junkie 3-12-14
From: Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
Series: Political Junkie (Minisodes)
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A big victory for the GOP in a special Florida congressional seat highlights this week's Political Junkie. Host Ken Rudin speaks with Adam Smith o...

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh, WXXI Rochester, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and WRKF


  • Added: Mar 13, 2014
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 4
Things to Come: Previewing 2014 Solar System Exploration With Emily Lakdawalla
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Planetary Evangelist Emily Lakdawalla
24 spacecraft are either busy exploring the solar system or speeding toward an exciting destination. The Planetary Society's Senior Editor takes u...

Bought by WMNF, KSKQ, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WESM 91.3 FM, RadioFreePalmer and more


  • Added: Jan 07, 2014
  • Length: 28:51
  • Purchases: 6
Culturology: Aaron Brown - The Least, and Most, Stressful Jobs
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Culturology
Caption: Aaron Brown
Aaron Brown pontificates about a list of The Most, and Least Stressful Jobs recently published by a major news organization. Aaron J. Brown is an a...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 23, 2013
  • Length: 03:35
  • Purchases: 2
Retired Representative Larry Haws
From: KVSC
Series: St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage
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State Representative Larry Haws from St. Cloud has worked in public service for over 40 years. His list of accomplishments and awards include an A...

  • Added: Dec 28, 2010
  • Length: 29:58
Hot Math -- Groks Science Show 2010-09-08
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Danica McKellar discussed hot math.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Sep 08, 2010
  • Length: 29:17
  • Purchases: 2
Little Strings -- Groks Science Show 2010-06-02
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Steven Gubser discussed the little book of strings.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Jun 02, 2010
  • Length: 29:15
  • Purchases: 2
Practical Nutrition -- Groks Science Show 2010-04-21
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Leslie Van Romer discussed practical tips for getting into your pants.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Apr 21, 2010
  • Length: 27:58
  • Purchases: 2
Without Comment: The First 100 Days-Week Six"
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
Series: "Without Comment:The First 100 Days"
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Without Comment is a 13 week series looking at the first 100 days of the Barack presidency.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2009
  • Length: 09:45
KERA Commentary: The Flip-Flop Test
From: KERA
Caption: PRX default Piece image
What separates a "flip-flop" from a valid change of mind

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 24, 2008
  • Length: 03:26
  • Purchases: 1