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NOVA Minute: How to Speak Walrus
From: NOVA
Series: NOVA Minute
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Marine biologist Colleen Reichmuth works with walruses. She says that, like dolphins, they can communicate using an amazing variety of sounds.

Bought by WEZU, Radio Newark, KRUA, KOSU, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Apr 22, 2011
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 5
History: Mark Twain in the West (without host lede)
From: KALW
Caption: Mark Twain, also known as Samuel Clemens. Photo by Albert Bigelow Paine (1906), courtesy of the Mark Twain Project.
David Ross tells the tale of Mark Twain in this original documentary.

Bought by WRPI


  • Added: Jan 19, 2011
  • Length: 23:13
  • Purchases: 1
Stimulus Loan Gives Laser Web Extra Ammo
From: Joe Sampson
Caption: Race Car, Credit: Alex Butler
Stimulus dollars are being poured into the American economy for projects that build schools, fix roads, put people to work and rescue small busines...

  • Added: Apr 26, 2010
  • Length: 03:47
Boston's River Man
From: Rachel Leventhal
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Dan Driscoll spent 20 years restoring abused and forgotten corridors along Boston’s Charles River, creating habitat for wildlife and access for peo...

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Apr 15, 2010
  • Length: 14:32
  • Purchases: 1
A Holiday Dinner in Just 10 Minutes!
From: KUOW
Caption: 10 Minute Holiday Dinner, Credit: Photo by Jess Thomson
A traditional holiday dinner can mean days of preparation and hours in the kitchen. Or, it could mean 10 minutes of prep, 20 minutes in the oven an...

  • Added: Dec 11, 2009
  • Length: 08:37
Cookus Interruptus II: Cookus Interruptus: Mediterranean Quinoa (Darrell Bikes to Kindergarten)
From: KUOW
Series: Cookus Interruptus
Caption: Jane and Steve, Credit: Brad Huskinson
Cynthia prepares a side dish of quinoa salad despite a broken sink.

  • Added: Dec 11, 2009
  • Length: 07:31
Cracking Open the Kabocha Squash
From: KUOW
Caption: Jess Thomson cracks open a kabocha squash., Credit: Megan Sukys
The kabocha squash looks like a small green pumpkin. And with its warty texture, the kabocha isn't terribly inviting to the uninitiated. But food w...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Nov 16, 2009
  • Length: 12:01
  • Purchases: 1
Encounters Humpback Whale
From: Encounters: Radio Experiences in the North
Series: Encounters
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Beware of stinky whale breathe as you get mighty close to these gentle giants with a permitted whale biologist and host Richard Nelson

Bought by KMXT, KDUR, KMXT, and KHNS


  • Added: Oct 07, 2009
  • Length: 28:56
  • Purchases: 4
“.A WOMYN OF COLOR’S RESPONSE TO FAITH, FEMINISM AND HIP HOP.”
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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IN IT’S THIRD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WORKING WOMEN;S DAY PROGRAM, CASA ATABEX ACHE & MOMMAS HIP HOP KITCHEN PRESENT “.A WOMYN OF COLOR’S RESPONSE TO ...

  • Added: Mar 09, 2009
  • Length: 54:15
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
Geekhouse Bicycles: Federal Loan Gets Business Rolling
From: Cathy Corman
Caption: Marty Walsh hangs his sign at Geekhouse Bicycles., Credit: Jonathan Simmons
Marty Walsh of Boston's Geekhouse Bicycles received $70,000 in state-monitored federal money in November. Geekhouse is thriving, giving listeners ...

Bought by The Neighborhood


  • Added: Mar 04, 2009
  • Length: 03:36
  • Purchases: 1
WWOZ Street Talk- Fringe Fest
From: David Weinberg
Series: WWOZ- Street Talk
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This weekend New Orleans will host its first Fringe Festival at some very unusual venues

  • Added: Nov 11, 2008
  • Length: 06:17
Improving Islamic schools, increasing possibilities for Nepalese girls
From: UNICEF
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Improving Islamic schools, increasing possibilities for Nepalese girls

  • Added: Aug 07, 2008
  • Length: 05:06
The R&B Chronicles - The Stylistics
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by KUCB, 90.5 WSNC, and WNCU


  • Added: Jul 29, 2008
  • Length: 59:35
  • Purchases: 3
The R&B Chronicles - The Commodores
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by KRZA, WSGE, KUCB, WFSU, 90.5 WSNC and more


  • Added: Jul 29, 2008
  • Length: 59:48
  • Purchases: 6
The R&B Chronicles - Lou Rawls
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by WDCB, KUCB, WFSU, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, 90.5 WSNC and more


  • Added: Jul 29, 2008
  • Length: 59:33
  • Purchases: 6
The R&B Chronicles - The Spinners
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KUCB, WSGE, WFSU, WNCU and more


  • Added: Jul 03, 2008
  • Length: 59:09
  • Purchases: 6
Home Brewing
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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brewing beer in the driveway

Bought by WABE, KUT, KUOW, New Hampshire Public Radio, and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: May 17, 2008
  • Length: 07:34
  • Purchases: 5
Zombie Squad
From: Adam Allington
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Elite Zombie Supression Task Force

Bought by KUT, KUOW, New Hampshire Public Radio, and WILL


  • Added: Apr 14, 2008
  • Length: 13:09
  • Purchases: 4
Blues File- Honeyboy Edwards
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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Honeyboy Edwards "Roamin' & Ramblin'" [WE WANT YOUR INPUT !!]

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, KRCB 104.9, WEFT, and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 11, 2008
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 5
The Ames Piano Quartet
From: Charles Richards
Series: Turn On The Lights
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Interview with two members of The Ames Piano Quartet from Iowa State University.

  • Added: Jan 25, 2008
  • Length: 20:59
Cleaning Up Washington DC's "other" river.
From: Next Generation Radio
Series: NPR's Next Generation Radio
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Cleaning up Washington D.C's "other" river.

  • Added: Apr 08, 2007
  • Length: 03:47
Public Radio Fun'raisers - set #1
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: Joe Bevilacqua Fun'raiser Spots
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27 short modules to liven up your fund drive (5 to 90 seconds)

Bought by KTXK, KTXK, KTXK, KALH, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more


  • Added: Feb 26, 2007
  • Length: 11:18
  • Purchases: 13
Spices of Life: Needling Nina
From: Sue Schardt
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In this premiere episode of Spices of Life, Nina Simonds takes us for a visit to her Chinese acupuncturist, Dr. Zhu..

  • Added: Feb 12, 2007
  • Length: 06:31
Polar Bears: Branding Global Warming
From: Nathanael Johnson
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Bear as symbol vs. bear in person

Bought by PRX to iTunes, New Hampshire Public Radio, WFUV, Aspen Public Radio, and WYSO


  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 07:04
  • Purchases: 5