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Toward a Theory and History of the Loop
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we looked at the book "Now and Forever," one of the first book-length investigations into the many ways that loops (repeated audio...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Jan 27, 2024
  • Length: 27:58
  • Purchases: 1
782-Probing The Cosmic Web
From: Albert Grauer
Series: Travelers In The Night
Caption: A Cosmic Thread, Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Feige Wang (University of Arizona)
In the past two decades astronomers have discovered that galaxies are not randomly distributed in space but rather occur along filaments of mass wi...

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  • Added: Jan 21, 2024
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 9
The B-52s
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about "The Story of the B-52s: Neon Side of Town," the first critical biography of "the world's greatest party band," wh...

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  • Added: Jan 20, 2024
  • Length: 27:45
  • Purchases: 1
The Needle and the Lens
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode of the Polley Music Library Show, we talked about the new book "The Needle and the Lens," which explores pop songs used in film. So...

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  • Added: Jan 14, 2024
  • Length: 27:32
  • Purchases: 1
781-Comet C/2023 V5 (Leonard)
From: Albert Grauer
Series: Travelers In The Night
Caption: Comet Lemmon C/2023 H2, Credit: J.D. Maddy in the Hauchuca Astronomy Club
My Catalina Sky Survey teammate Greg Leonard was asteroid hunting in the constellation of Aquarius with our Schmidt telescope on Mt. Bigelow, Arizo...

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  • Added: Jan 14, 2024
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 10
780-Scary Space Rock
From: Albert Grauer
Series: Travelers In The Night
Caption: Artists Conception Earth and an Asteroid, Credit: NASA
My Catalina Sky Survey teammate David Rankin was being filmed and interviewed by the NASA 360 crew at our 60 inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon, Arizona ...

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  • Added: Jan 07, 2024
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 9
Krautrock
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about the book "Krautrock," a recent addition to the 33 1/3 "Genre" series that explores the history and influence of Ge...

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  • Added: Jan 06, 2024
  • Length: 27:34
  • Purchases: 1
Full Moon Hacksaw #1927 (Hour 1 & 2) - 01/04/2024
From: KRDP
Series: Full Moon Hacksaw
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We will not wait to be drafted into jazz radio service, we shall volunteer, and do it gladly. When Quincy Jones recorded for A & M records, the sou...

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KMXT, KHNS, WOUB, Northwest Public Broadcasting and more


  • Added: Jan 02, 2024
  • Length: 02:00:02
  • Purchases: 10
779-What If An Asteroid is About To Impact Earth?
From: Albert Grauer
Series: Travelers In The Night
Caption: Concept of Asteroid Pulversation, Credit: Lubin 2021
A description of a research project whose goal to explore if it would be possible, on short notice, to pulverize a small asteroid so that it woul...

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  • Added: Dec 31, 2023
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 10
John Luther Adams
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about John Luther Adams and his biography, "Silences So Deep," which focuses on his time living in Alaska between 1978 a...

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  • Added: Dec 30, 2023
  • Length: 28:33
  • Purchases: 1
778-Two Comets
From: Albert Grauer
Series: Travelers In The Night
Caption: Two Comets in Southern Skies , Credit: Jose J. Chambo (Cometografia)
Matching his wife’s discovery of two comets on the same observing run seven years previously my Catalina Sky Survey team caption Carson Fuls discov...

Bought by KNVC Carson City Community Radio, KUGS Bellingham, Wash., WTIP, KKRN, Raven Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 24, 2023
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 9
The oud
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about the new book by Rachel Beckles Willson, called "The Oud: An Illustrated History." This book might be the first in-...

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  • Added: Dec 23, 2023
  • Length: 27:42
  • Purchases: 1
Beyond The Barrier #073 - and the Stars! - Hour 1
From: Chris Kuborn
Series: Beyond The Barrier
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #73 - Hour 1
This week's program explores the infinity of space . . . and the Stars! Inspired by the recording "Refections" by Christoffer Franzen. Check out t...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and KUCO


  • Added: Dec 18, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Arnold Schoenberg
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about the new Harvey Sachs book "Schoenberg: Why He Matters," which looks at the life and music of a composer who is one...

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  • Added: Dec 16, 2023
  • Length: 28:39
  • Purchases: 1
Beyond The Barrier #072 - Mars - Hour 2
From: Chris Kuborn
Series: Beyond The Barrier
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #72 - Hour 2
This week's program reflects on the red planet Mars. Inspired by the recording "Cydonia" by Ken Martin. Findout more about that recording and this ...

Bought by KUCO and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Dec 11, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Radio Art Zone
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about the book "Radio Art Zone," which is both a survey of what's happening in radio art, and part of a 100-artist radio...

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  • Added: Dec 09, 2023
  • Length: 28:29
  • Purchases: 1
Beyond The Barrier #071 - Thom Brennan - Hour 2
From: Chris Kuborn
Series: Beyond The Barrier
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #71 - Hour 2
This week's program focuses on the fabulous music of Thom Brennan. The featured recording is his latest "Argo". We will hear music from several o...

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  • Added: Dec 02, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
High Bias: The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about the new book "High Bias: The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape," which explores the many ways that the humble...

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  • Added: Dec 02, 2023
  • Length: 28:12
  • Purchases: 1
Prison Creative Arts Project: Imagination in the Face of Incarceration
From: Laura Flanders
Series: Laura Flanders & Friends
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The Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) is an independent program of the University of Michigan that supports formerly incarcerated artists, facili...

Bought by C89.5 - KNHC Seattle, RadioFreePalmer, KDNK, RadioStPete Florida, KMUN and more


  • Added: Nov 29, 2023
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 8
Beyond The Barrier #070 - New Journeys - Hour 2
From: Chris Kuborn
Series: Beyond The Barrier
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #70 - Hour 2
This week all new music to take us new journeys Beyond The Barrier. The featured recording of the week is "Far Light" by Thomas Trueman. Also new...

Bought by KUCO and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Nov 26, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Beyond The Barrier #070 - New Journeys - Hour 1
From: Chris Kuborn
Series: Beyond The Barrier
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #70 - Hour 1
This week all new music to take us new journeys Beyond The Barrier. The featured recording of the week is "Far Light" by Thomas Trueman. Also new...

Bought by KUCO and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Nov 26, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Brian Eno's Diary
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about ambient and pop music polymath Brian Eno's Diary, which was recently re-published in a special 25th anniversary ed...

  • Added: Nov 25, 2023
  • Length: 28:30
A primer for discussing Israel and Gaza and our divided American political landscape: John Donvan in discussion with author Mónica Guzmán
From: Open to Debate
Caption: PRX default Piece image
How can you have meaningful conversations in increasingly divided times, whether it’s against the backdrop of American politics or the Israel-Gaza ...

Bought by WMUU-LP, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Nov 23, 2023
  • Length: 54:01
  • Purchases: 3
Re-Sisters
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about Cosey Fanni Tutti's new book Re-Sisters, which intertwines her own life and work with that of electronic music pio...

Bought by Raven Radio and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Nov 18, 2023
  • Length: 28:29
  • Purchases: 2
#23-47 ORS The Promise of Living
From: All Classical Public Media
Series: Played In Oregon
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Oregon Repertory Singers perform works by Aaron Copland, Morton Lauridsen and more.

Bought by KPOV, Rhythm & News Service, WCNY, RadioFreePalmer, GCR (Global Community Radio) and more


  • Added: Nov 13, 2023
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 7

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