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Tax and Spend vs. Borrow and Bomb
From: The humble Farmer
Caption: Morning Rolled Oats, Credit: Janice Lang
There are two major political parties

  • Added: Oct 08, 2010
  • Length: 02:57
Humankind: An Informed Republic
From: Humankind
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Ideal for broadcast around July 4th: America's founders knew their democracy required informed citizens, but is quality journalism now threatened b...

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., KVSC, WBEZ, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WFHB and more


  • Added: Jun 11, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Rank and File
From: War News Radio
Caption: A homeless Iraq war veteran waits for a bus in California., Credit: Associated Press
News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

  • Added: Dec 18, 2009
  • Length: 29:01
L.A. Water Supply
From: William S. Hammack
Series: Stories of Technology
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I stand a top Los Angeles at the Getty Museum looking at one of the great engineering wonders of our time: The LA Water Supply.

  • Added: Nov 02, 2009
  • Length: 02:46
HUMANKIND: Universal Health Care
From: Humankind
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A Cambridge couple, both MDs and Harvard Medical faculty, have devoted their lives to researching and advocating universal health care. Provocative.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, Iowa Public Radio, and WCQS


  • Added: Sep 08, 2009
  • Length: 01:00:30
  • Purchases: 3
Action Speaks! - What Now? 1933: The Creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps
From: Action Speaks Radio
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Action Speaks! - Underappreciated Dates that Changed America presents What Now? a series of 8 one hour programs suitable for individual or serial a...

Bought by KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio, WRPI, KWIT, WRNC-LP, WPTC and more


  • Added: May 04, 2009
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 7
Assessing #amazonfail
From: LISNews Netcast Network
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This piece looks at something bigger than "amazonfail".

  • Added: Apr 19, 2009
  • Length: 05:16
Seeding the Solidarity Economy
From: Bill Baue
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The Center for Popular Economics (CPE) recently hosted the first Forum on the Solidarity Economy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst — home...

  • Added: Mar 26, 2009
  • Length: 29:30
School on Wheels
From: Leslie Griffin
Series: Los Angeles features
Caption: school on wheels logo, Credit: www.schoolonwheels.org
School on Wheels is a non-profit program located in Los Angeles which pairs volunteer tutors to homeless students.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and CKMO


  • Added: Mar 11, 2009
  • Length: 03:09
  • Purchases: 3
Getting the News
From: The humble Farmer
Caption: Morning Rolled Oats, Credit: Janice Lang
With the demise of stores, post offices and garages, where do rural people now congregate to exchange the news?

  • Added: Jan 17, 2009
  • Length: 01:47
Iraqi Translators Risk Everything
From: Adam Allington
Series: Front Line: Missouri Soldiers in Iraq
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Interview with Iraqi translator working for U.S. military

  • Added: Mar 14, 2008
  • Length: 04:00
#7 World's Largest Cargo Ship
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
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Short essay by Peter Neill, director of the World Ocean Observatory

  • Added: Oct 25, 2007
  • Length: 04:59
WWOZ Street Talk-Silent Second Line
From: David Weinberg
Series: WWOZ- Street Talk
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The musicians Union will organize a march on Aug. 26 to address many of the issues facing working musicians in New Orleans

  • Added: Aug 27, 2007
  • Length: 08:20
Eminent Domain in Culver City, California
From: David Kates
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A 70-year-old Southern California business is in jeopardy of being taken by eminent domain.

  • Added: Jun 14, 2007
  • Length: 03:07
Light Rail in Cheviot Hills (Los Angeles, California)
From: David Kates
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David Kates surveys West Los Angeles residents about whether a light rail line should be routed through a wealthy neighborhood.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 14, 2007
  • Length: 03:57
  • Purchases: 1
How to Help Heal the Wounds from the Bush Administration
From: Robert Abele
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Some simple steps to heal the country

  • Added: May 30, 2007
  • Length: 04:15
Daryl Davis - Klan - Destine Relationships - Part One
From: Donna Descoteaux
Series: Living Well Show
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The quest for understanding between peoples is always challenging. But that challenge can be extremely intense, even dangerous, when an African-Am...

  • Added: Feb 25, 2007
  • Length: 28:47
Radio Tomate Latino
From: John (Jock) Chamberlain
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Intro to the upcoming weekly broadcast of Radio Tomate

  • Added: Dec 14, 2006
  • Length: 02:04
Al Jazeera in English in America
From: Paul Levinson
Series: A View to Media
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a vote for Al Jazeera in English

  • Added: Nov 25, 2006
  • Length: 01:21
CL 2006 Leslie Koch "Working together to improve our nation."
From: WQLN
Series: Chautauqua Lectures
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Fund for public schools CEO Leslie Koch talks about the need for public education reform.

Bought by WSKG


  • Added: Sep 14, 2006
  • Length: 58:51
  • Purchases: 1
Out on the Rez
From: Outright Radio
Series: Outright Radio Series 2002
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Out on the Rez: Stories From Gay Native America

Bought by KICI Iowa City and KWCW


  • Added: May 25, 2006
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Improving Race Relations: An African-American Perspective (Peace Talks Radio Series)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Half Hour Episodes
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A panel of three African-Americans reflect on their greatest challenges and successes in resolving racial conflict throughout their lives.

Bought by KUAC, Radio Catskill, KRZA, KGNU Community Radio, Radio Baha'i, WLGI and more


  • Added: Dec 05, 2005
  • Length: 28:55
  • Purchases: 15
Peace Talks Radio: Sampler for Program Directors
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Half Hour Episodes
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NOT FOR BROADCAST: Clips from Peace Talks Radio Series

Bought by KSKA


  • Added: Nov 21, 2005
  • Length: 06:52
  • Purchases: 1
RN Documentary: Faceless – Dire Times for Illegal Immigrants in the Netherlands
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: RN Documentaries
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Due to economic recession and strict government policy the illegal immigrants face dire times in the Netherlands.

Bought by KICI Iowa City and KRZA


  • Added: Oct 11, 2005
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 2
The Media and Peacemaking: Pt. 1 (Peace Talks Radio Series)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
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The first of a two-part conversation with media makers, media activists and consciousness scholars about the role media plays in shaping society's ...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 26, 2005
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 1