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Christmas traditions around the world have different origins and different meanings -- not all Santa and elves, sometimes funny, many surprising.
- Added: Dec 19, 2023
- Length: 03:00
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
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
A commentary on how we're losing what has been in effect the hometown baseball team of millions of Americans.
- Added: Oct 07, 2007
- Length: 02:34
A commentary noting that if pitcher Kenny Rogers did indeed use pine tar to gain an illegal edge on batters in the World Series, he was only doing ...
- Added: Oct 26, 2006
- Length: 02:48
Investigating Sudoku, the latest puzzler craze sweeping the U.S.
- Added: Oct 13, 2005
- Length: 04:54
The history and changing appeal of the Hawaiian shirt—from rich man’s vacation purchase to counter-culture fashion statement.
Bought by KPVL
- Added: Aug 08, 2005
- Length: 17:05
- Purchases: 1
