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(Holiday Re-Air 2022-12-28) The Impact of Sitcom Abbott Elementary: Putting a Critical Eye on Public Education
From: Laura Flanders
Series: Laura Flanders & Friends
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Can you remember the last time when the challenges that inner city public school teachers face were the subject of a popular TV series? Abbott Elem...

Bought by KWMR, KDNK, WNYE, and RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Dec 21, 2022
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 4
Social Justice in Digital Humanities
From: KUNM
Series: Augmented Humanity
Caption: Roopika Risam
We're joined by the co-editors of Reviews in Digital Humanities, Dr. Roopika Risam and Dr. Jennifer Guiliano. Dr. Risam is the Chair of Secondary a...

Bought by KNCT FM


  • Added: Mar 15, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
GN_5.25_PlayEverywhere
From: Good News Good Planet
Series: Good News Good Planet - Season 5
Caption: Good News for a Good Planet - Change your focus, change your world.
KaBoom is a national non-profit organization dedicated to giving every child the childhood they deserve. Their mission is to “make play easy by int...

  • Added: Feb 28, 2021
  • Length: 02:30
Going Medieval with Twitterstorians
From: KUNM
Series: Augmented Humanity
Caption: Eels!
We're joined by Dr. Shannon McSheffrey, a medieval historian at Concordia University in Montreal. Professor McSheffrey's research interests center ...

  • Added: Nov 24, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
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
30 Seconds of Democracy
From: Bob Garfield
Caption: PRX default Piece image
30 Seconds of Democracy is series of 30 second spots. Each will offer a slice of our democratic freedoms, through history, law, and perspective wit...

  • Added: Oct 25, 2019
  • Length: 14:45
The Untold Story of the Attempt to Memorialize Ruby Cora Webster by Renaming Building 51 on the St. Cloud State University Campus
From: KVSC
Series: Untold Stories of Central Minnesota
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About ten years ago, the Herberger School of Business on the campus of St. Cloud State University moved to its current location in Centennial Hall,...

  • Added: Oct 13, 2017
  • Length: 31:09
Outliers
From: Courtney Naliboff
Series: 12 Knots
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Uncovering hidden diversities in a small community. This episode of 12 Knots explores three stories that look at hidden diversities in our small i...

  • Added: Apr 23, 2017
  • Length: 42:04
Up In Smoke
From: FOOLY BOO
Series: This Won't Hurt A Bit
Caption: The medical podcast for your cortex and your funny bone, Credit: Foolyboo Inc
Smoking has been around since at least 5000BC. This episode we discuss the myriad problems with smoking. Specifically we discuss the effects of Cig...

Bought by WART FM


  • Added: Jun 02, 2016
  • Length: 24:52
  • Purchases: 1
Anishinaabenaajimon: New Jersey Woods
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Area Voices
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Some things are hard to talk about. They hit too close to home, or make us uncomfortable, or we just don’t know how to start the conversation. A gr...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and WGZS


  • Added: Nov 11, 2015
  • Length: 06:02
  • Purchases: 2
IU's New Media School Introduces Documentary Production and Research Practice
From: WFHB
Series: Daily Local News
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A new center supporting documentary film production and research has been established at Indiana University's Media School.

  • Added: Oct 29, 2015
  • Length: 09:45
The Only Three Things I Learned at School
From: Erica Heilman
Series: Rumble Strip Vermont
Caption: Marc Estrin
Writer Marc Estrin shares his pearls of wisdom from school. There were only three.

  • Added: May 13, 2015
  • Length: 04:22
Historic Holmes Theater Season Preview 2014-2015
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Music and More from the Historic Holmes Theater
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Becky Mitchell and Amy Sterns discuss all the fun and entertaining shows that are coming up this season at the Historic Holmes Theater in Detroit L...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 05, 2014
  • Length: 25:46
  • Purchases: 1
Warrior Poets
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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In 2009, the Portland Police Department faced down a daunting task: writing poetry.

Bought by KUER, KFAI Minneapolis, and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 02, 2013
  • Length: 05:11
  • Purchases: 3
Chew On This - Season 1 - Episode 3 - Freelancing and Small Business Ownership
From: Lisa Rothman
Series: Chew On This
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Our guest experts give our audience advice on how to turn your favorite hobby into your new job.

Bought by KWMR, KUT, and KALW


  • Added: Jun 03, 2013
  • Length: 56:29
  • Purchases: 3
Episode 1: Francesco Portelos - Bobby Pickles' Podcast
From: Bobby Pickles
Series: Bobby Pickles' Podcast
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Bobby interviews Francesco Portelos, a Staten Island school teacher who is not afraid to speak out about being banished to a temporary reassignment...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2012
  • Length: 59:56
Peer Pressure PSA
From: Jacob Riggs
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This is a 30 second PSA that confronts the dangers of peer pressure and brings them to light

  • Added: Apr 26, 2011
  • Length: :29
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
If you knew (Es#138)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What is the ethical response to unpleasant knowledge?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 09, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Friendship (#121)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What are the ethical characteristics of a good friendship?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jul 20, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Citizen Celebrations (#119)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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National holidays encourage learning and living up to American ideals.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jun 29, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Gift
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Is it better to give than to receive?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jun 08, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Helpful Clerk (#115)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Sometimes a sales clerk can be too helpful.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jun 08, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Do or do not unto others (es#112)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What is the ethical difference between two religious adages, "do unto others" and "do not do unto others"?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and WUSF


  • Added: May 11, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Just who are you on the Internet?
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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On the Internet, no one knows you. So, why not lie about yourself?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 27, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1