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3-D Tissue
From: Susanne Bard
Caption: PRX default Piece image
3-D scaffolding in cells helps scientists understand a patient’s cancer cells and personalize treatments.

  • Added: Jul 06, 2014
  • Length: 01:00
Autism Videos
From: Susanne Bard
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Home videos could be a tool for lowering the age of autism diagnosis.

Bought by WXDU


  • Added: Apr 19, 2014
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 1
Spotting Liars
From: Susanne Bard
Caption: The Cardsharps, 1594, Credit: Caravaggio
People’s unconscious reactions to liars and truth-tellers are more accurate than their conscious judgments.

Bought by WXDU


  • Added: Mar 31, 2014
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 1
More than an office
From: Terrascope Radio
Series: People and their Places
Caption: PRX default Piece image
It's just a simple office, but for some students it's like a home, complete with an "adoptive mother." It's a routine place made special.

  • Added: Mar 21, 2012
  • Length: 02:27
NEA Jazz Master Jason Marsalis
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Two Moments featuring 2011 NEA Jazz Master Jason Marsalis

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KBEM, WRTI, KCSM, Delmarva Public Media and more


  • Added: Jul 19, 2011
  • Length: 07:29
  • Purchases: 13
Conscious Effort
From: Clearwater Moment
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Families staying active when video games are more prevelant than ever

  • Added: Mar 10, 2009
  • Length: 01:46
Divine in Jazzer Newsom
From: Third Coast Live Radio Theater
Series: Divine Expression Through Jazzers
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The agony and angst of a self examined life of a politician, lawyer and jazzer.

  • Added: Aug 03, 2008
  • Length: 09:37
Rap Over College?
From: Curie Youth Radio
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Keith has the smarts to go to a good college, but he wants to make it as a rapper.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, PRX Remix, YouthCast, and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jun 02, 2007
  • Length: 03:48
  • Purchases: 4
Reduce Home Water Use
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: February 2007 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Americans use a lot of water. In fact, the average American uses more than 100 gallons every day.

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Jan 12, 2007
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Consistency
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Who are we if we live in multiple ethical worlds?

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


  • Added: May 24, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
I'm so exceptional (es#159)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How can we overcome making ethical exceptions for ourself?

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


  • Added: Apr 05, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Photographic Molestation (#156)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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When is taking a photograph not just taking a photograph?

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


  • Added: Mar 15, 2006
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Loving thy neighbor (#139)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What is the baseline treatment of others?

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


  • Added: Nov 16, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Latino Soccer Leagues
From: With Good Reason
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A visit with members of the Central American Soccer League in Northern Virginia reveals the surprising community commitment, organization and socia...

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: Oct 13, 2005
  • Length: 03:42
  • Purchases: 1
Forgive and Remember (#132)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What distinguishes forgiving someone from excusing them?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Sep 27, 2005
  • Length: 01:59
  • Purchases: 1
Let them eat cookies (#126)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Billy wants his sister's cookie, but his parent instead serve him the categorical imperative.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
"I Still Love Him...Oh Well."
From: Curie Youth Radio
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The struggle to accept that your parent didn't put you first.

Bought by Radijojo World Children's Radio Network and WBEZ


  • Added: Aug 12, 2005
  • Length: 02:22
  • Purchases: 2
Nose to Nose in a Restaurant (es#104)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What should you do when bottle of cologne is seated at the table next to you?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Mar 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
That's My Song: Under Pressure
From: outLoud Radio at Youth Radio
Series: That's My Song
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One boy's bittersweet association with a David Bowie song.

Bought by KALW, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Marfa Public Radio, KUOW, PRX Remix and more


  • Added: Jun 17, 2004
  • Length: 04:04
  • Purchases: 8
Jazz
From: Conrad Bishop
Series: Family Snapshots
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A family operates on the same principle as a jazz combo: improvisation on a theme.

Bought by WQJC and WVPE


  • Added: Jun 15, 2004
  • Length: 01:37
  • Purchases: 2
Twins
From: Conrad Bishop
Series: Family Snapshots
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Twin sisters are torn between the fear of losing each other and wanting to break away from each other now that one of them is getting married.

  • Added: Jun 15, 2004
  • Length: 01:37
Entrepreneur
From: Conrad Bishop
Series: Family Snapshots
Caption: PRX default Piece image
An ingenuous young taxi driver applies for a bank loan, inspired by his father's vision of American opportunity, to start a steel mill.

Bought by WQJC


  • Added: Jun 15, 2004
  • Length: 01:38
  • Purchases: 1
Born Smiling
From: Conrad Bishop
Series: Family Snapshots
Caption: PRX default Piece image
An adult daughter, bringing flowers to her mother's grave, imagines what her mother would say to her, both condemning and loving.

Bought by WQJC


  • Added: Jun 15, 2004
  • Length: 01:38
  • Purchases: 1
Burke & May
From: Conrad Bishop
Series: Family Snapshots
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A grandmother-to-be is departing to visit her daughter who is having her first baby. Her husband assures her, yes, he can take care of himself.

Bought by WQJC


  • Added: Jun 14, 2004
  • Length: 01:38
  • Purchases: 1