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The Write Question - Renee Branum
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Writer Renee Branum discusses her brand new novel, "Defenestrate."

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


  • Added: Feb 02, 2022
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
The Write Question - Jamie Harrison
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Author Jamie Harrison discusses her new book, "The Center of Everything."

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


  • Added: Mar 17, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
StoryCorps: Josh Weiner and Sylvia Grosvold
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
Caption: Josh Weiner and Sylvia Grosvold at their StoryCorps interview in Portland, OR on March 27, 2019. , Credit: By Beth Duckles for StoryCorps.
Sylvia Grosvold was 5 and half years old when she lost her mother to suicide. A decade later, she came to StoryCorps with her dad Josh Weiner to ta...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 02:43
StoryCorps Griot: Amanda and Craig Farrell
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
Caption: Amanda Farrell and Craig Farrell at their StoryCorps interview in Appleton, WI in July 2019., Credit: By Sylvie Lubow for StoryCorps
Amanda Farrell tells her husband Craig about how she lost -- and ultimately regained -- control of her mental health.

Bought by Allegheny Mountain Radio, WDBM, and WHRV


  • Added: Aug 08, 2019
  • Length: 03:23
  • Purchases: 3
My Sister in Profile
From: Elliott Rose
Series: Works of Love
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Julian struggles to read a piece about a woman visiting her sister who was admitted into a mental health hospital for being a danger to herself. Ho...

  • Added: May 17, 2019
  • Length: 22:26
Syniya
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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My advice for kids, for losing someone you love: Just remember the good times, and remember those big hugs and big kisses you always got.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Nov 07, 2017
  • Length: 04:45
  • Purchases: 1
StoryCorps: Ed Roy and Mary Johnson-Roy
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
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Mary Johnson-Roy first came to StoryCorps in 2011 to talk about her bond with the young man who killed her son. Years later, she married a man who ...

Bought by Public Radio for All


  • Added: Jan 30, 2017
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Triggers
From: Justine Thieriot
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This piece investigates the particular difficulties of struggling with addiction as a mother.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jun 02, 2015
  • Length: 08:45
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 34: Try And Stop Us
From: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media
Series: RadioActive Monthly Podcast
Caption: RadioActive's fall 2012 session graduates., Credit: Jason Pagano
This month RadioActive reporter Ellie Garcia takes on the challenge of hosting solo — a first for RadioActive!

  • Added: Jan 16, 2015
  • Length: 20:58
StoryCorps: Ryan and Kirk Sharp
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
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Army Sgt. Ryan Sharp speaks with his father, Kirk Sharp, about feeling off after coming...

Bought by WEZU, Troy Public Radio, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Nov 17, 2014
  • Length: 03:03
  • Purchases: 3
Eric Jones, Custodian
From: Bending Borders
Series: 24 Hours: A Day in the Working Life
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As dawn breaks, birds serenade Eric Jones, who crosses a church parking lot in his baggy jeans, jangling an oversized key ring. The plastic wheels ...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jul 29, 2014
  • Length: 04:18
  • Purchases: 1
Anonymous and Diana
From: Littleglobe
Caption: Diana Moya Lujan's piece at the Museum of International Folk Art
An N’MPower participant, who wishes to remain anonymous, interviews Spanish Colonial artist Diana Moya Lujan, in a community engagement project bet...

  • Added: Apr 09, 2014
  • Length: 05:57
The Beat: Chris Julson - "My Last Valentine"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: The Beat
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Chris Julson grew up on a farm in South Dakota where he discovered underground radio. Julson played in a touring band. He spent fifteen years engin...

  • Added: Jul 15, 2013
  • Length: 02:55
The Beat: Rebecca Dosch Brown - "Skating Both Worlds"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: The Beat
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Rebecca Dosch Brown is a recent Jerome Foundation Travel and Study Grant Awardee, and a Loft Mentor Program Mentee. She's had poems published in Ky...

  • Added: Jun 20, 2013
  • Length: 02:51
The Beat: Julia Klatt-Singer - "The Fall After"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: The Beat
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The Beat daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day. Julia Klatt-Singer writes, and paints, and wal...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 04, 2013
  • Length: 03:04
  • Purchases: 1
The Beat: Linda Back McKay - "Regrets"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: The Beat
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Linda Back McKay is an independent advertising and marketing director. She is widely published. Linda Back McKay is also a long time volunteer and ...

  • Added: Oct 03, 2012
  • Length: 02:23
Culturology: Dan Sinykin reviews "My Mother Is Now Earth" by Mark Anthony Rolo
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Culturology
Caption: "My Mother Is Now Earth" by Mark Anthony Rolo
Dan Sinykin is pursuing a Ph.D. in literature and currently lives in Bemidji. Dan recently read and reviewed Mark Anthony Rolo’s new memoir “My Mot...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Sep 04, 2012
  • Length: 02:02
  • Purchases: 1
The Beat: CarolAnn Russell - "Fishing"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: The Beat
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CarolAnn Russell is Professor of English at Bemidji State University. She has published four full-length books of poetry. Russell has also been a r...

  • Added: Aug 27, 2012
  • Length: 02:26
StoryCorps: Dennis and Buelah Apple
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
Caption: Dennis and Buelah Apple
Dennis Apple and his wife, Buelah, remember their son Denny, who died when he was a teenager.

Bought by WEZU and KUOW


  • Added: Feb 06, 2012
  • Length: 02:38
  • Purchases: 2
Margo Hansen's talks to Heidi Holtan about her recent book "Sky's Bridal Train."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Realgoodwords
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Realgoodwords is our weekly book program; a place for those who read, write and appreciate the written word.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 16, 2011
  • Length: 12:20
  • Purchases: 1
The Saddest Day
From: Masaki Araya
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Greg King recounts Isabelle Bélance-King's final days.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Jan 02, 2011
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Always Been With Me
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Amy has battled bipolar disorder all her life. She’s tried 25 different medications, but nothing has been able to stabilize her mood.

Bought by KPVL and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jan 06, 2010
  • Length: 07:49
  • Purchases: 2
"Trout Stream Families" read by author Scott Carrier
From: Amy Wallen
Series: DimeStories
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A family goes on a picnic and secrets are revealed.

Bought by PRX Remix, KUT, and Remix Radio


  • Added: Jun 22, 2009
  • Length: 03:45
  • Purchases: 3
Homes
From: Bria Dolnick
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Narriative and sound exploration of remembered and missed landmarks and landscapes of Chicago and New Orleans

  • Added: Feb 20, 2007
  • Length: 05:51
Elijah Haunt
From: Carolina Wheat
Caption: Elijah's Fan Dance, Credit: Ulla Johnson
A mother asks her 8yr old son what kind of ghost he would be if he were to suddenly die.

  • Added: Jul 18, 2006
  • Length: 03:33