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One in two college graduates are jobless or underemployed
From: Joe Sampson
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A college degree pays for itself … or at least that’s what they used to say. The number of Americans under 25 holding at least bachelor degrees inc...

  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
  • Length: 02:19
During the economic downturn, the pawn industry grows
From: KALW
Caption: Jacob Notowitz examines a gold chain at Numis International. , Credit: Callie Shanafelt
President Obama continues to tout his jobs bill, though it hasn’t been getting much traction in Congress. Still, there are a few industries that ha...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 07, 2011
  • Length: 05:02
  • Purchases: 1
The luxury of living in a tiny house
From: KALW
Caption: Jay Shafer, owner of the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, in front of one of his homes.
From a young age, many of us dream of the houses we’ll own. But those dreams don’t get into the reality of how much houses cost. These days, buying...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and KUOW


  • Added: Oct 31, 2011
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 2
LA’s Secret Headquarters
From: TurnStyle
Series: The Funnybook Business
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I’d heard of Silver Lake’s Secret Headquarters long before I’d ever set foot in the shop. A friend had described it as a “victorian drawing room fi...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Oct 17, 2011
  • Length: 04:31
  • Purchases: 1
Pop-up bookstore sells permanence, for a limited time only
From: KALW
Caption: Pop-up bookstore Scanners is oepn through November at the Mina Dresden Gallery in San Francisco
The current state of our economy is getting everyone to think more creatively. For business owners, this means finding ways to cut costs, and in Sa...

  • Added: Oct 11, 2011
  • Length: 05:22
Indie bookstores go electronic to survive
From: KALW
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Who would have thought that Borders, the corporate bookselling behemoth that had stores in practically every mini mall across America, would now be...

  • Added: Aug 15, 2011
  • Length: 05:44
The Cries of San Francisco: Artists celebrate the call of the street peddler
From: KALW
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Last Saturday, June 11, 70 artists gathered in downtown San Francisco to call, cry, sell, barter, and gift items ranging from love poems to insect ...

  • Added: Jun 23, 2011
  • Length: 05:17
Going retro: the art of hatmaking
From: KALW
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San Francisco may not be known for its fashion, but it’s certainly a fashionable city – the item of the day might be a bulky scarf or skinny jeans,...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: May 16, 2011
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 1
Boots Worth the Trek
From: Todd Bookman
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Tucked in the woods of Intervale, New Hampshire, the Limmer Boot Company has been handcrafting custom hiking boots for 91-years. Despite a steep pr...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, KUOW, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 15, 2010
  • Length: 03:16
  • Purchases: 4
Bonifant Books
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's Commentaries
Caption: Andrew Hiller
A sentimental look at the closing of Andrew Hiller's favorite used book store.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 07, 2010
  • Length: 02:09
  • Purchases: 1
Spontaneous Hooplas
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Tracy Tingley is a hula hooper in Portland, Maine. She found hooping just before leaving her job as a financial advisor.

Bought by PRX Remix, KUT, New Hampshire Public Radio, and WMPG


  • Added: Jan 06, 2010
  • Length: 05:36
  • Purchases: 4
Virtual Goods Real People
From: Andrew Davis
Caption: Virtual Goods (via Viximo.com homepage), Credit: Viximo.com
Why are real people paying real money for products that don’t exist? And can this monetize networking sites? Jim Cosco gets to the bottom of it wit...

Bought by WILL


  • Added: Dec 16, 2009
  • Length: 06:25
  • Purchases: 1
Portrait of a Business: Sarah Robinson Essentials for Starting a Business
From: Del Williams
Series: Portrait of a Business
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Del Williams Interviews Sarah Robinson on what women need to consider before starting a business and how not to fall victim to business scams.

  • Added: Mar 25, 2009
  • Length: 15:08
Senior Citizens Barber Shop
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A profile of a barbershop in Portland, Maine.

Bought by WMPG and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 05, 2009
  • Length: 05:03
  • Purchases: 2
The Art Of The Stall
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A look into the world of ice cream truck drivers in southern Maine.

  • Added: Jan 21, 2009
  • Length: 06:28
This I Believe - Howard White
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Nike executive Howard White believes saying "hello" opens a door to deeper connections with people.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KUOW


  • Added: Sep 22, 2008
  • Length: 03:58
  • Purchases: 3
Fave Five Blues
From: Merle Kessler
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Fave Five: the dark side of communication

  • Added: Feb 10, 2008
  • Length: 02:23
This I Believe - Alice Brock
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Alice Brock, made famous in Arlo Guthrie's song "Alice's Restaurant," believes in improvisation.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KBGA 89.9 FM, KBBI Alaska, KUOW and more


  • Added: Nov 21, 2007
  • Length: 03:52
  • Purchases: 6
This I Believe Pledge Spot - The Value in Work
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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In this fundraising spot, This I Believe host Jay Allison introduces listeners to a woman who finds fulfillment in being a secretary.

Bought by WEZU, KJZZ, WEKU, and KERA


  • Added: Aug 22, 2007
  • Length: 01:38
  • Purchases: 4
Any Day Now
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Shipwreck treasure hunter Greg Brooks waits. And waits. And waits -- for the big one.

  • Added: May 22, 2007
  • Length: 07:00
Pizzas and Pesos
From: Merle Kessler
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Pizzeria the American Southwest accepts pesos. Fury! Why?

Bought by KUSP


  • Added: Mar 15, 2007
  • Length: 02:11
  • Purchases: 1
Trespassing and Other Crimes
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Some eleven year-olds sell lemonade for extra cash. Jennifer Rubenstein uses extortion, sort of.

  • Added: Dec 18, 2006
  • Length: 05:55
This I Believe - Vickie Milazzo
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Vickie Milazzo believes stepping into the unknown has led to a fulfilling life and successful career.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KJZZ, and KERA


  • Added: Oct 06, 2006
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 4
This I Believe - Cynthia Sommer
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Even with a business degree, KXJZ listener Cynthia Sommer still believes in trusting her intuition.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ


  • Added: Oct 06, 2006
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
The Logo Logos
From: Merle Kessler
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The capitalism of anti-capitalism, according to Ian.

  • Added: May 31, 2006
  • Length: 02:11