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The Rheturn of Rhetoric
From: KMUW
Series: You're Saying It Wrong
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We're dipping back into common rhetorical devices today, and talking about how they can be used to win people to your side... or at least make them...

Bought by KRPS


  • Added: May 23, 2024
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
MN Reads: "Shannon in the Spotlight" by Kalena Miller
From: WDSE
Series: MN Reads
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Author Kalena Miller talks about her Minnesota Book Award-nominated middle-grade novel "Shannon in the Spotlight"

  • Added: Apr 04, 2024
  • Length: 08:33
You're Saying It Wrong: An Introduction
From: KMUW
Series: You're Saying It Wrong
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Who are we? What are we doing here? This episode will introduce listeners to host Fletcher Powell and language experts Kathy Petras and Ross Petras...

Bought by KECG and KRPS


  • Added: Jan 30, 2024
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 2
MN Reads: "Lily Leads the Way" by Margi Preus
From: WDSE
Series: MN Reads
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Author Margi Preus talks about her Northeastern Minnesota Book Award nominated picture book "Lily Leads the Way"

  • Added: Aug 03, 2023
  • Length: 08:39
The Write Question - Chef Barrie Boulds & Jean Petersen - 434
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Chef Barrie Boulds and author Jean Petersen will discuss "The Big Sky Bounty Cookbook: Local Ingredients and Rustic Recipes." Jean will also read a...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., Yellowstone Public Radio, Prairie Public, Yellowstone Public Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 02, 2018
  • Length: 28:57
  • Purchases: 6
The Write Question - Jane Smiley - 448
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Pulitzer prize-winning author Jane Smiley joined us as part of the 2017 Montana Book Festival. In this interview, she discusses her career includin...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio, and KWMR


  • Added: Dec 29, 2017
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
Deb Cumberland: The Art of Words
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
Caption: Deb Cumberland
On this episode of Art Beat, we take you to Paperbacks and Pieces in Winona, MN to talk to Deb Cumberland. Deb Cumberland, Professor of English at ...

  • Added: Nov 13, 2017
  • Length: 17:40
"The Symphony," an African-American poetry collective
From: New Letters on the Air
Caption: R. Dwayne Betts of The Symphony Poets
The Symphony is a group of African-American poets originally comprised of John Murillo, R. Reginald Dwayne Betts, Randall Horton, and Marcus Jackso...

Bought by WNJR and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 11, 2016
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
The Write Question - Matt Pavelich - 234
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Matt Pavelich talks about writing and reads from his collection of stories, 'Survivors Said.'

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KGLT, KCMJ Community Radio, KSJD and more


  • Added: Feb 01, 2016
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 7
The Write Question - Liz Carlisle - 225
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Liz Carlisle talks about and reads from Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America

Bought by KGLT, KSJD, Spokane Public Radio, and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 16, 2015
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 4
The Write Question - Sharma Shields - 219
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Sharma Shields talks about and reads from her debut novel 'The Sasquatch Hunter's Almanac.'

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KGLT, Yellowstone Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and KSJD


  • Added: Mar 03, 2015
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 5
Martha's Vineyard 8/21/14
From: Says You!
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From the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown. Special guest Flash Wiley. Musical performers Johnny Hoy and The Bluefish Trio.

  • Added: Sep 04, 2014
  • Length: 29:00
Marjorie Smith, author of Making Up Amelia
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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During this program, Marjorie Smith talks about and reads from her novel, Making Up Amelia, which is set in Guam, Saipan, and San Francisco

Bought by KSJD, Spokane Public Radio, and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 14, 2013
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
Jennifer Greene, Julie Cajune, and Antoine Sandoval
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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During this program, poet and writer Jennifer Greene, illustrator Antoine Sandoval, and project director Julie Cajune talk about a book they create...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 02, 2013
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 2
Fred Haefele, author of 'Extremeophilia'
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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The book's entire title is 'Extremeophilia: River Rats, Timber Tramps, Biker Trash, and Realtors: New and Selected Writings' and it's a collection ...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 31, 2012
  • Length: 29:02
  • Purchases: 1
The Art of Beth Dooley: Author, Restaurant Critic & Teacher
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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Today on "Art Beat" we take a look at a cookbook like none other. Beth Dooley, author, restaurant critic, teacher and cooking instructor has writte...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Dec 08, 2011
  • Length: 17:51
  • Purchases: 1
Red Wing Stoneware with Larry Peterson
From: KQAL
Series: Don't Cha Know
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Today on "Don't Cha Know" we get to know more about Larry Peterson of Red Wing MN. Larry is an avid collector of Red Wing Stoneware - and is quite ...

  • Added: Dec 07, 2011
  • Length: 27:34
Craig Johnson: Junkyard Dogs
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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During this program, Craig Johnson talks about JUNKYARD DOGS, the sixth book in his Walt Longmire mystery series. He also reads a few pages and tel...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 16, 2010
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
Live Wire! Radio - Episode 118
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Bill Oakley
Guests include: Author Steve Almond. Television writer Bill Oakley. Musical guest Damien Jurado.

  • Added: Jul 06, 2010
  • Length: 59:22
MN Author Duane Schwartz and "Calumet"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Realgoodwords
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Local author Dwane Schwartz and his latest called "Calumet," a mystery set in Calumet that involves the Klan.

  • Added: Apr 26, 2010
  • Length: 08:42