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Working Songs
From: Jim Raposa
Caption: Working Songs (2022), Credit: (c) 2022, Raposa Media, All rights reserved.
With Labor Day around the corner, we present a diverse collection of work and work-related songs performed by noted Pop, Jazz, Rock, Folk and Count...

Bought by KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KMSU, KSRQ, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WRFA-LP and more


  • Added: Aug 15, 2024
  • Length: 01:17:57
  • Purchases: 7
Words, Words, Words: English-Language Dictionaries and the People Who Made Them
From: Paul VOGELZANG
Series: Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, Not Old Better Show
Caption: The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series, Credit: Paul Vogelzang
✨ Ever wondered who decides what goes into a dictionary? 樂 Join us here on PRX as we dive into the untold stories behind the pages with Bryan A. ...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2024
  • Length: 29:21
Holidays at the White House
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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Trees, menorahs, and hair caught on fire.

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 04:29
Queen
From: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Series: Sounds Jewish
Caption: Sounds Jewish, Credit: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Tune in to the next Sounds Jewish for liturgical and secular music about, and by Jewish queens.

Bought by WLPR


  • Added: Sep 16, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
In The Name of Love
From: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Series: Sounds Jewish
Caption: Sounds Jewish, Credit: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Tune in to the next Sounds Jewish for a global playlist of love songs plus topical comedy.

Bought by WLPR


  • Added: Aug 12, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Destination Radio #1 Bemidji
From: KVSC
Series: Destination North Star State Radio Project
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Destination North Star State Radio Project is an invitation to learn more about and to explore the North Star State, and is produced by Highway 61 ...

Bought by WTIP and KRPR


  • Added: Jun 21, 2022
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk 2021: Part 2
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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Today on Culture Clique we went to the Winona County History Center to hear the 22nd annual voices from the past cemetery walk. They talked all abo...

  • Added: Mar 30, 2022
  • Length: 38:58
Welcome Hunukkah
From: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Series: Sounds Jewish
Caption: Sounds Jewish, Credit: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Sounds Jewish welcomes Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, with songs from around the Jewish world.

Bought by KBEM, WNIJ, KMXT, and WLPR


  • Added: Nov 26, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
RDD: Toraigh
From: WGTE Public Media
Series: The Rough Draft Diaries with Haley Taylor
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Toraigh is an Irish Gaelic word that means "seek" or "search." It's also the title of this week's Rough Draft Diaries as we meet a local band of t...

  • Added: Mar 15, 2021
  • Length: 06:07
Constant Wonder - Labor Day Special 2020 - Barbecue
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder
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Celebrate Labor Day with our discussion on the history and culture of barbecue.

Bought by Morehead State Public Radio, WVTF, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, KTXK, KMXT and more


  • Added: Aug 25, 2020
  • Length: 54:46
  • Purchases: 8
Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk, 2020
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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Do you love history? This Thursday on Culture Clique Winona history comes to life with the Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk. This years theme is ce...

  • Added: May 26, 2020
  • Length: 01:05:29
The John Grisham Writers Hour - Jon Meacham
From: WMRA
Series: The John Grisham Writers Hour
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WMRA and James Madison University present The John Grisham Writers Hour with special guest Jon Meacham.

  • Added: Dec 03, 2019
  • Length: 53:58
An All-American Road Trip: A Fourth of July Special
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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An Afterglow special perfect for the Fourth of July! We celebrate America by exploring jazz and pop standards from different states, including "Moo...

Bought by Troy Public Radio, WVIA, Troy Public Radio, WVIA, KAZU Seaside, Calif. and more


  • Added: Jun 15, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
Nerva, Sonic Weapons and Doom's Day
From: Rob MacClanahan
Series: The Time Traveler
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For the first time in history, the Roman Senate elects an emperor... sonic weapons attack an American embassy and doom's day is this Saturday!

  • Added: Oct 04, 2017
  • Length: 02:28:52
Actor, Christopher Gerson in Richard III
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
Caption: Christopher Gerson as Richard III, Credit: Benjamin Boucvalt
On this episode of Art Beat, we visit with a member of the acting company at Great River Shakespeare Festival. This individual has graced the stage...

  • Added: Jun 19, 2017
  • Length: 08:10
Mabel Webb Johnson Sims-Kim Crow
From: Kara Morgan
Series: Voices of Spanish Point
Caption: Mabel Webb Johnson Sims
Mabel Webb Johnson Sims as written and presented by Kim Crow

  • Added: Apr 10, 2017
  • Length: 06:14
The Highland Rogue
From: Rob MacClanahan
Series: The Time Traveler
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The Duke of Montrose issues a warrant for the arrest of one Rob Roy MacGregor...

  • Added: Nov 03, 2016
  • Length: 02:29:26
RDD: Jo Married Harvey
From: WGTE Public Media
Series: The Rough Draft Diaries with Haley Taylor
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In this Valentine's Days Special, we'll meet Jo and Harvey. Tune in and hear how they met and married 58 years ago in California.

  • Added: Feb 08, 2016
  • Length: 06:11
Tuned to Yesterday Special: New Year's of Yesteryear
From: WRVO Public Media
Series: Tuned to Yesterday
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Tuned to Yesterday Special: New Year's of Yesteryear. Featuring New Year's themed excerpts from the famous entertainers of radio's golden age.

Bought by WHRV, KRPS, WMUU-LP, and KRPS


  • Added: Nov 18, 2015
  • Length: 53:00
  • Purchases: 4
The History Behind Easter Traditions
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
Caption: Courtesy of T. Demand, Credit: (cc) <a href=" http://www.faunaflorawallpaper.com/viewer/wallpaper.php?/rabbit/31680/rabbit-easter-eggs-ccbysa-Gerbil">T. Demand</a>
The stories behind popular Easter traditions like the Easter Bunny and decorating eggs.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, 'The Sea', WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KPTZ, Port Townsend, WA, WYAP and more


  • Added: Apr 23, 2015
  • Length: 02:40
  • Purchases: 7
Que sera sera
From: Don Hill
Series: Xpressions
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XPRESSIONS is a series of short, light-hearted features about the origin of popular phrases & sayings of every sort.

Bought by Key Radio KEYK 89.3 FM


  • Added: Dec 24, 2014
  • Length: 01:47
  • Purchases: 1
Razzle dazzle
From: Don Hill
Series: Xpressions
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XPRESSIONS is a series of short, light-hearted features about the origin of popular phrases & sayings of every sort.

Bought by WORT


  • Added: Sep 28, 2014
  • Length: 01:46
  • Purchases: 1
New Year's Mummers Day Parade
From: Charles McGuigan
Caption: Mummers Day Parade, Credit: Rebecca Moon
The Mummers Day Parade is as quintessentially South Philadelphia as Ben Franklin or Willy Penn, a Philly cheese steak or Italian water ice. It’s un...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2013
  • Length: 23:29
A Jazz-O-Rama New Year
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: Joe Bevilacqua Christmas Programming
Caption: HAPPY, NEW or YEAR 78s on Jazz-O-Rama, Credit: Lorie B. Kellogg
"Happy Days Are Here Again", "I Found a New Baby" and "This Year's Kisses" are among the 78 RPM records heard on the 25th edition of Joe Bev's Jazz...

Bought by WCBE, WVAS, and Radio New Zealand


  • Added: Apr 09, 2013
  • Length: 57:45
  • Purchases: 3
Jazz-O-Rama #14: "Upbeat Heartaches"
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: The Jazz-O-Rama Hour
Caption: Joe Bev hosts an hour of Ted Weems & Perry Como 78s., Credit: Lorie B. Kellogg
"Somebody Stole My Gal", "My Baby Just Cares For Me", and "Heartaches" are among the 78 RPM records heard on the 14th edition of Joe Bev's Jazz-O-R...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and Radio New Zealand


  • Added: Feb 19, 2013
  • Length: 57:27
  • Purchases: 3