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Commentary: Sit Down! Sit Down!

From: Dick Meister

This commentary celebrates the 70th anniversary of the fledgling auto workers union's spectacular victory over mighty General Motors.

Bought by KPFT

Added: Jan 20, 2007
Length: 03:20
Purchases: 1

RN Documentary: Modern Day Mongolia

From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: RN Documentaries

Mongolia in the 21st century must choose which aspects of modernity and tradition will shape its identity in the 21st century.

Bought by KICI Iowa City and WFUV

Added: Jan 04, 2007
Length: 29:30
Purchases: 2

Burj el-Shemali Refugee Camp

From: Stefan Christoff

A radio documentary on Burj el-Shemali refugee camp, located on the outskirts of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and home to upwards of 20 000 P...

Added: Dec 27, 2006
Length: 29:03

The Man Who Didn't Die

From: Dick Meister

A commentary marking the anniversary of the execution of Joe Hill, one of the most enduring and influential of American symbols.

Bought by KPFT

Added: Nov 05, 2006
Length: 04:06
Purchases: 1

Buddy Holly Profile

From: KUT

A profile of Buddy Holly on his 70th birthday

Bought by WUAL and NPR Station Showcase with PRX

Added: Sep 02, 2006
Length: 07:06
Purchases: 2

Commentary: Labor's Unhappy Anniversary

From: Dick Meister

This is a commentary about the 25th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's firing of 11,500 air gtraffic controllers, an action that propelled A...

Added: Aug 10, 2006
Length: 02:28

The Legacy of Wheatland

From: Dick Meister

The "Wheatland Riot" nine decades ago laid the foundation for creation of an effective union and other steps to improve the miserable conditions of...

Added: Jul 23, 2006
Length: 03:14

The Film that Exposed a Memorial Day Massacre

From: Dick Meister

A once-suppressed newsreel showing Chicago police chasing, killing and wounding strikers and their families on Memorial Day in 1937 played an impor...

Bought by KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KFAI Minneapolis, and KPFT

Added: May 27, 2006
Length: 03:02
Purchases: 3

The Massacre at Ludlow

From: Dick Meister

The Ludlow Massacre of April 20, 1914 was one of the most horrific events in U.S. labor history -- but one that led to desperately needed reforms.

Added: Apr 14, 2006
Length: 04:22

Holiday Series: Memorial Day

From: Talking History

Guest Matthew Dennis and Talking History's host Bryan Le Beau delve into the history and meaning of Memorial Day.

Bought by WTIP and Kansas Public Radio

Added: Mar 30, 2006
Length: 11:50
Purchases: 2

Commentary: What Cesar Chavez Taught Us

From: Dick Meister

It's the 38th anniversary of farmworker leader Cesar Chavez's extraordinary 25-day fast.

Added: Mar 09, 2006
Length: 02:46

Peace Talks Radio: The Peace Corps Revisited [59:00/54:00/29:00]

From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Hour Long Episodes

The Peace Corps was established in 1961 by U.S. president John F. Kennedy. On this program, 5 returned Peace Corps volunteers share stories and g...

Bought by KXOT Public Radio, WNYC, KUOW, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, KGOU and more

Added: Mar 03, 2006
Length: 58:56
Purchases: 8

After The White House

From: Talking History

Max Skidmore takes a look at what America's former Presidents have done in their post presidential years. The show features our regular segments.

Bought by WILL

Added: Feb 04, 2006
Length: 29:00
Purchases: 1

Commentary: Gene Debs, American Hero

From: Dick Meister

Few leaders have done more for ordinary Americans than Eugene V. Debs, born 150 years ago.

Added: Dec 21, 2005
Length: 04:06

Mesa Verde Anniversary

From: KRCC-FM

National Park turns 100

Added: Dec 16, 2005
Length: 03:30

Salmon Homecoming

From: Robin Carneen

Interview with Jr. Miss Slamon Homecoming Princess Kellie McDonald and her Mother Michelle

Bought by KSUT

Added: Nov 18, 2005
Length: 16:12
Purchases: 1

United Nations

From: Talking History

Interview features Stephen Schlesinger Director of the World Policy Institute, regular segments History in the News and series of special readings ...

Added: Oct 03, 2005
Length: 29:00

John Brown: Abolitionist

From: Talking History

Program features an interview with David Reynolds author of "John Brown: Abolitionist," and excerpt adapted from the unpublished recollections of T...

Added: Oct 03, 2005
Length: 29:00

Labor Day: It Began in San Francisco

From: Dick Meister

Despite what the official histories say, Labor Day actually was first observed in San Francisco.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, KICI Iowa City, WTJU, and KBUT Crested Butte, Colo.

Added: Aug 17, 2005
Length: 02:21
Purchases: 4

Our Anti-Labor Relations Act

From: Dick Meister

A commentary noting that at age 70, the National Labor Relations Act is badly in need of reform.

Added: Aug 14, 2005
Length: 05:00

The Nuclear Disarmament Question: A Conversation With Dr. Zia Mian (Peace Talks Radio Series)

From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Half Hour Episodes

On this edition of Peace Talks Radio, host Carol Boss talks with Princeton University's Dr. Zia Mian about the history of the development and proli...

Bought by WERU