PRX - Pieces for Tone: Inspiring

Can't find it? Try Advanced Search
View by:

153 results


"The Joe & Lorie Healthy Living Special" (hour 1)
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: Joe Bevilacqua Documentaries
Caption: Husband wife Joe Bevilacqua & Lorie Kellogg explore healthy living in the Catskills., Credit: The Kingston Freeman
First of two hours about small business owners promoting healthy lifestyles.

Bought by KUT-HD, Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920, and Public Interactive


  • Added: Aug 25, 2007
  • Length: 01:00:09
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - David Gessner
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
Piece image
Nature writer David Gessner believes you don't have to go to Everest or the Amazon to find wildness.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KJZZ, and KZSC


  • Added: Jul 23, 2007
  • Length: 03:27
  • Purchases: 4
This I Believe - James Loney
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
Piece image
Being held captive in Iraq helped James Loney solidify his belief that all people are connected.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ


  • Added: Jul 02, 2007
  • Length: 03:53
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - Mary Chapin Carpenter
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
Piece image
Singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter believes in valuing the simple blessings each day brings.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WEZU, WEZU, KJZZ, and WMRA


  • Added: Jul 02, 2007
  • Length: 03:53
  • Purchases: 5
This I Believe - Michael Oatman
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
Piece image
Ohio writer Michael Oatman believes education gave him a better life than his street-corner youth.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ


  • Added: Jun 04, 2007
  • Length: 03:28
  • Purchases: 3
Carpe Diem Today?
From: Jennifer Neeley
Caption: PRX default Piece image
As a society both structure or lives around work as well as derive meaning from it. My hope is to inspire thought about how we 'seize the day' -- o...

  • Added: May 28, 2007
  • Length: 01:56
Doc Merrick
From: Viki Merrick
Piece image
a father-daughter coming of age story

Bought by KZYX, KZYX, KZYX, New Hampshire Public Radio, and Public Interactive


  • Added: May 15, 2007
  • Length: 03:36
  • Purchases: 5
We Are Still Here: Voices of HIV+ Youth
From: Julia Applegate
Piece image
Voices of HIV+ Youth

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KRUA, KLCC, 90.5 WSNC, and WFUV


  • Added: May 01, 2007
  • Length: 05:52
  • Purchases: 5
Quién Soy?
From: Littleglobe
Piece image
Living in two diffrent but same worlds.

Bought by YouthCast, KUOW, and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Apr 11, 2007
  • Length: 02:51
  • Purchases: 3
Despite dangers, an Iraqi mother is determined to educate herself and her children
From: UNICEF
Piece image
This Story is Free! A mother of four in Iraq tells her story of going to University and sending her children to school

  • Added: Mar 28, 2007
  • Length: 05:04
"Point of No Return" by Kevin Harris
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007
Piece image
One young writer tells his coming of age story. This poet is a student at Steinmetz Academic Centre (Chicago, IL).

  • Added: Mar 22, 2007
  • Length: 02:39
"Life Challenges" by Shekira McKnight
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007
Piece image
With her amazing voice and sly poetry, this young writer approaches depression head-on. This poet is a student at Steinmetz Academic Centre (Chica...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Mar 22, 2007
  • Length: 02:31
  • Purchases: 1
"My Friend" by Porsche Colbert
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007
Piece image
A moving personal story of one young writer's downfall with anorexia. This poet is a student at Morgan Park High School (Chicago, IL).

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and Public Interactive


  • Added: Mar 22, 2007
  • Length: 02:37
  • Purchases: 2
"The Letter" by Justin Wright
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007
Piece image
A letter to God - this young writer calls out for guidance among peers who aren't following a path he wants to walk. This poet is a student at Mo...

  • Added: Mar 22, 2007
  • Length: 02:19
"Cropped" by Cydney Edwards
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007
Piece image
Billie Holiday writing the song "Strange Friuit" - This poet is a student at Morgan Park High School (Chicago, IL).

  • Added: Mar 22, 2007
  • Length: 02:47
"Gratiot" by Adam Levin
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007
Piece image
His grandmother's refusal to accept his mother's conversion to Judaism. This poet is a student at Oak Park-River Forest High School (IL).

  • Added: Mar 22, 2007
  • Length: 01:47
"Spaghetti Sauce" by Tabitha Watson
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007
Piece image
One young writer's lessons learning from a family member with a mental disability. This poet is a student at Oak Park-River Forest High School (IL).

  • Added: Mar 22, 2007
  • Length: 02:27
"My Phonebook" by Jesus Lark
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007
Piece image
Overcoming the struggles of those around him, this young writer confronts drug overdose, HIV/AIDS, teen pregnancy, gang involvement and imprisonmen...

Bought by Public Interactive


  • Added: Mar 22, 2007
  • Length: 03:05
  • Purchases: 1
"Same Ole Change" by Lamar Jorden
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007
Piece image
Exploring African-American history leads one young writer to critique Obama's run for presidency. This poet is a student at Steinmetz Academic Cen...

  • Added: Mar 21, 2007
  • Length: 03:02
"Love Is" by Team Steinmetz Academic Centre
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007
Piece image
How do you define love? Steinmetz Academic Centre is in Chicago, IL.

  • Added: Mar 21, 2007
  • Length: 03:06
"Lessons Learned" by Team San Miguel School
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007
Piece image
These junior high students reflect on the lessons they've learned from the current administration. San Miguel School-Gary Comer Campus is in Chica...

  • Added: Mar 21, 2007
  • Length: 01:10
On International Women's Day, an Iraqi mother and daughter stay focused on education
From: UNICEF
Piece image
This Story is Free! A mother and daughter in Iraq tell their story of remaining focused on education and the future despite the ongoing violence in...

Bought by KSJD


  • Added: Mar 08, 2007
  • Length: 05:38
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe - Ann Karasinski
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
Piece image
Trying to understand her daughter's addiction gave Ann Karasinski a belief that helps her cope with it.

Bought by WEZU, KFOK-LPFM, WEZU, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and KJZZ


  • Added: Feb 22, 2007
  • Length: 04:08
  • Purchases: 5
My Pink Easter Dress
From: Miles Eddy
Piece image
Storyteller Mary Van Pelt remembers shopping for a special dress, her fear of the big city, and receiving gentle guidance and love from her Grandmo...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, Prairie Public, KPTZ, Port Townsend, WA, and WYSO


  • Added: Feb 14, 2007
  • Length: 04:41
  • Purchases: 4
Revolutionary Community Radio, Venezuelan Style
From: Emily Howard
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Voices of people involved in community radio in Venezuela

Bought by KZSC


  • Added: Feb 08, 2007
  • Length: 14:40
  • Purchases: 1