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The bubonic plague forced a young Isaac Newton from his studies. How did he turn catastrophe into a year of wonders? For one, he didn’t have Netflix!

Bought by KSQM 91.5 FM


  • Added: Apr 06, 2020
  • Length: 02:59
  • Purchases: 1
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2020 has felt like one disaster after another. Is there light at the end of this tunnel? Luckily, history suggests calamities spark innovations tha...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio and KSQM 91.5 FM


  • Added: Apr 06, 2020
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 2
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They’re everywhere: in your fancy cocktail bar and your down home country restaurant. In the hands of farmer’s market shoppers and 7-Eleven Slurpee...

Bought by KVLU, West Virginia Public Broadcasting, and WABE


  • Added: Oct 22, 2015
  • Length: 25:46
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Conor Casey, Archivist
Interview: Conor explains that the Labor Archives were founded to preserve history and make it accessible, and one of his jobs is bringing zeal to...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2015
  • Length: 27:58
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Providing commentary and historical background, this episode includes new material from Slightly Stoopid, as well as music from Steel Pulse, The Mo...

  • Added: Jun 08, 2015
  • Length: 59:58
Caption: Sasquatch skit
Presented by Northern Community Radio and Aaron Brown, The Great Northern Radio Show blends the classic model of a radio variety show with some mod...

Bought by KBEM and WTIP


  • Added: Apr 06, 2015
  • Length: 02:00:27
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: James Wilson Marshall (1884)
Meet James Marshall and some other famous folks on the eve of the California Gold Rush of 1849.

  • Added: Feb 06, 2015
  • Length: 02:23:22
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There are many synonyms for 'underwear'. There are many synonyms for the body parts you keep in your underwear. But there's only one word for 'bra'...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2015
  • Length: 13:31
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In late 2014, China announced it was to ban puns. Helen Zaltzman wishes she could ban puns in her own family.

  • Added: Jan 15, 2015
  • Length: 16:21
Caption: Leech Lake Dancers, Credit: Grant Frashier
Presented by Northern Community Radio and Aaron Brown, The Great Northern Radio Show blends the classic model of a radio variety show with some mod...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 17, 2014
  • Length: 01:59:03
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Brandon Chase, Britt Aamodt, Heidi Holtan
Presented by Northern Community Radio and Aaron Brown, The Great Northern Radio Show blends the classic model of a radio variety show with some mod...

  • Added: Oct 13, 2014
  • Length: 01:59:55
Caption: Aaron Brown, Brian & Andrea Strom
Presented by Northern Community Radio and Aaron Brown, The Great Northern Radio Show blends the classic model of a radio variety show with some mod...

Bought by WTIP, XRAY.fm, and WDSE


  • Added: Jun 27, 2014
  • Length: 01:59:58
  • Purchases: 3
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What's wrong with this list?

  • Added: Jun 10, 2014
  • Length: 03:24
Caption: Scott Hanson, Clearwater Hot Club w/ Sam Miltich, and Great Northern Radio Show Players, Credit: Charlie Pulkrabek - 3/2/14
Presented by Northern Community Radio and Aaron Brown, The Great Northern Radio Show blends the classic model of a radio variety show with some mod...

Bought by WTIP and WDSE


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 01:58:03
  • Purchases: 2
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Pat & Bob discuss painting their kitchen and Bob's hand made cabinets. Bob's out on the job site talking about how to cost effectively equip a wood...

  • Added: Jul 21, 2010
  • Length: 58:57
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Richard Wrangham discussed Catching Fire.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 14, 2009
  • Length: 29:49
  • Purchases: 1
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Should intelligent people say nothing when a wimpy little nothing of a man tries to blow half the world to kingdom come?

  • Added: Aug 07, 2008
  • Length: 03:31