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The Nature of Elephants
From: Paul Messing
Series: Paul Messing's Audio Producer's Grab Bag
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Two stories about elephants, one from Carol Buckley, co-founder of the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, and one from author Susan Chernak McElroy (...

Bought by KZYX


  • Added: Oct 19, 2014
  • Length: 06:00
  • Purchases: 1
Beyond Hope
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
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In this episode of World Ocean Radio, host Peter Neill will have us look at what might lie beyond hope, how we might apply our optimism to meet and...

  • Added: Apr 14, 2014
  • Length: 05:28
Diabetes: A Personal and Community Story
From: Generation Justice Admin
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This is the story of the impact of diabetes on Generation Justice Fellow Pauly Denetclaw's family, but also Native American communities as a whole,...

Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA


  • Added: Dec 10, 2013
  • Length: 06:46
  • Purchases: 1
Omar Barghouti on How to End Apartheid in Palestine
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
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Inspired by the campaign to end South African apartheid, Palestinians are leading an international campaign to put economic and political pressure ...

  • Added: Feb 21, 2013
  • Length: 29:00
The Grapes of Wrath: A Big Read Documentary
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: The Big Read
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Actor Ed Harris reads from one of his favorite novels, John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath---an epic story about the Great Depression told through...

Bought by KMUN, KQED, KRZA, KUCB, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Aug 16, 2011
  • Length: 28:44
  • Purchases: 5
Ivory Coast: One Village Votes
From: WILL
Caption: The streets of Abidjan, Credit: Carol Spindel
Writer and radio commentator Carol Spindel visited the Ivory Coast last November as the country took a step towards democracy with a historic elect...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2011
  • Length: 59:01
Best Science Writing -- Groks Science Show 2009-10-21
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Jesse Cohen discussed the Best American Science Writing for 2009.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Oct 21, 2009
  • Length: 25:28
  • Purchases: 1
NEA Jazz Master Abbey Lincoln on her early influences
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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WHEN SHE WAS YOUNG, NEA JAZZ MASTER ABBEY LINCOLN HEARD HER PARENTS’ BEAUTIFUL VOICES SINGING AROUND THE HOUSE AND IN CHURCH. AT AGE FOURTEEN, HER ...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio, KVSC and more


  • Added: Oct 01, 2009
  • Length: 01:59
  • Purchases: 8
Paralysis Research -- Groks Science Show 2009-09-09
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Joseph Canose discussed new research and support for paralysis

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Sep 10, 2009
  • Length: 26:56
  • Purchases: 1
NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis on Making Music
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis on the most pivotal person who was instrumental to his music development.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio, KVSC and more


  • Added: Aug 13, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 6
Are You a Special Person?
From: The humble Farmer
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Some friends can make you feel special

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Oct 22, 2008
  • Length: :24
  • Purchases: 1
Labor's Critical Election Role
From: Dick Meister
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich says unions should go all-out to defeat presidential candidate John McCain.

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh


  • Added: May 22, 2008
  • Length: 02:55
  • Purchases: 1
How To Know When He's Serious --- A Parent's Guide to Suitors
From: The humble Farmer
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On the coast of Maine there is a sure-fire way to tell if he's serious

  • Added: Apr 04, 2008
  • Length: 01:15
KERA Commentary: Breast Cancer
From: KERA
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Maintaining a positive attitude amid struggling with breast cancer

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 20, 2007
  • Length: 03:12
  • Purchases: 1
KUNM Youth Radio Show: The Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
From: KUNM
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Youth Producer Kyle Farris produces his last show at KUNM's Youth Radio Project in Albuquerque New Mexico about the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagas...

Bought by KTSW 89.9, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, New England Public Media, and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Aug 15, 2007
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 4
Commentarty: Shame on Baseball -- They Left Out Lefty Again
From: Dick Meister
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Despite his extraordinary career, Lefty O'Doul has again been bypassed for admission to Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame.

Bought by KZYX


  • Added: Mar 04, 2007
  • Length: 03:09
  • Purchases: 1
Commentary: Thanks. Pauline, for the Movies
From: Dick Meister
Caption: PRX default Piece image
An appreciation at Academy Awards time of critic Pauline Kael, who led us to a lifetime of pleasurable entertainment.

  • Added: Feb 10, 2007
  • Length: 03:15
Playing "Advergames" with Kids' Health
From: Dick Meister
Caption: PRX default Piece image
This is a commentary noting that the Internet has become a major tool for selling easily exploited kids the junk food that has helped make childhoo...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2006
  • Length: 03:11