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Teaching History
From: Talking History
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Jacquelyn Hall, Professor of History at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill discusses teaching history in schools with host Bryan Le Beau and...

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Sep 07, 2005
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Labor Day: It Began in San Francisco
From: Dick Meister
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Despite what the official histories say, Labor Day actually was first observed in San Francisco.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, KICI Iowa City, WTJU, and KBUT Crested Butte, Colo.


  • Added: Aug 17, 2005
  • Length: 02:21
  • Purchases: 4
Bob Dylan: No Direction Home
From: Joyride Media
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The "official bootleg" radio companion to the PBS special "Bob Dylan: No Direction Home"

Bought by KBBI Alaska, KPIK-LP, Prairie Public, Radio New Zealand, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Aug 17, 2005
  • Length: 01:58:10
  • Purchases: 27
Book Review; First Chuch of the Higher Elevations
From: KRCC-FM
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Review of hiking book

  • Added: Aug 10, 2005
  • Length: 03:42
The Scopes Trial
From: Talking History
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According to John Herron's guest, Edward Larson, the Scopes Trial took on a life and meaning of its own, and William Ashworth comments on the defin...

  • Added: Jul 10, 2005
  • Length: 29:02
Treasonable Doubt
From: Talking History
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Interview with Bruce Craig on the Harry Dexter White spy case and commentary from Jon Wiener on secrecy in the archives.

  • Added: Jul 10, 2005
  • Length: 29:02
The Bicycle: A History
From: Talking History
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Fred Nielsen and guest David Herlihy retrace the history of the bicycle and Sam Wineburg comments on why history teachers need history degrees.

Bought by WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WMPG, Marfa Public Radio, and BSR Radio


  • Added: Jul 10, 2005
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
The IWW at 100: A Brief History
From: Dick Meister
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A commentary on the 100th anniversary of the Industrial Workers of the World, one of the most influential and colorful organizations in U.S. history.

Bought by BSR Radio


  • Added: Jun 30, 2005
  • Length: 09:36
  • Purchases: 1
Cut public broadcasting loose from federal subsidy
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
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Commentary from conservative columnist, calling for end to CPB subsidy

  • Added: Jun 30, 2005
  • Length: 03:45
Interview with James Morone: Hellfire Nation
From: Talking History
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Interview with James Morone: how “America became a nation with the soul of a church.” Anna Rubin comments on the new exhibit at The Smithsonian "W...

  • Added: May 27, 2005
  • Length: 29:02
Cold War: Cool Medium
From: Talking History
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Interview with Thomas Doherty author of Cold War: Cool Medium, topical commentary and regular features on History in the News, and our Site of the ...

  • Added: May 27, 2005
  • Length: 29:00
William Clark
From: Talking History
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Interview with Landon Jones on the life of William Clark, plus topical history news and commentary.

  • Added: May 27, 2005
  • Length: 29:00
Einstein
From: Talking History
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Elizabeth Stoddard explains Einstein's theories and historian William Ashworth comments on Einstein's personality.

Bought by KPIK-LP


  • Added: May 16, 2005
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Home Planet: In The Mood...For A Good Book.
From: Spokane Public Radio
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Like a lot of people, columnist Cheryl-Anne Millsap misses having a little fun between the covers...of a good book.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 08, 2005
  • Length: 03:12
  • Purchases: 1
Paternalism
From: Talking History
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Interview with David Leverenz on the transformation of the image of the role and image of the father. Raymond Geselbracht comments on the relations...

  • Added: Mar 06, 2005
  • Length: 29:00
No Turning Back
From: Talking History
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Interview with Estelle Freedman, author of No Turning Back: The History of Feminism and the Future of Women. Commentary: Spinning the Casualties: ...

Bought by KQED and KUHB


  • Added: Mar 06, 2005
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
A Menace As Great -- or Greater -- Than Steroids
From: Dick Meister
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Smokeless tobacco is threatening the health of major league baseball players and millions of others.

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Mar 04, 2005
  • Length: 02:58
  • Purchases: 1
Leaving on a Rather Low Note
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Janensch on the Media
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Commentary on Dan Rather's departure at CBS

Bought by KRFC


  • Added: Mar 03, 2005
  • Length: 02:49
  • Purchases: 1
Will Pizza Carry a Union Label?
From: Dick Meister
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A commentary on unionizing pizza delivery drivers.

  • Added: Jan 28, 2005
  • Length: 03:32
Armstrong Williams: Master of Zakazuka
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Janensch on the Media
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Commentary on Armstrong Williams Scandal

  • Added: Jan 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:18
Media Mea Culpas Encouraging Sign
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Janensch on the Media
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Year-end commentary on News Coverage

Bought by Public Radio East


  • Added: Dec 30, 2004
  • Length: 02:23
  • Purchases: 1
Boston Marriages
From: Talking History
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Same sex union is nothing new, find out what was meant by the term "Boston Marriage" in this week's show.

  • Added: Dec 28, 2004
  • Length: 29:00
Dr. Seuss
From: Talking History
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Philip Nel author of Dr. Seuss American Icon talks with host, Bryan Le Beau and shares some interesting information about the man, his life and more.

Bought by WHQR


  • Added: Dec 28, 2004
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Saboteurs
From: Talking History
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Nazi Raid on America

  • Added: Dec 01, 2004
  • Length: 29:00
Anchors Say Goodbye
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Janensch on the Media
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Media commentary on television news anchors

  • Added: Nov 24, 2004
  • Length: 02:39

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