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Civics 101: Executive Orders
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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You may have heard of executive orders, but how about executive memoranda? Today, we talk about the different tools of executive action that the Pr...

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  • Added: Mar 03, 2017
  • Length: 03:59
  • Purchases: 1
Civics 101: The National Security Council
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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What's the purpose of the National Security Council? When was it created? Who serves on it? And why is Steve Bannon's appointment to its principals...

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  • Added: Mar 01, 2017
  • Length: 04:06
  • Purchases: 2
Civics 101: Calling Your Congressperson
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Civics 101
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We're often urged to call our elected representatives to voice opinions on the issues, but what happens after that call is made? Where does the me...

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  • Added: Mar 01, 2017
  • Length: 04:13
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 10: Big Fish, Big Science
From: David Levin
Series: The Loop: Stories from the Gulf
Caption: Biochemist Dana Wetzel dissects a fish exposed to oil in the lab., Credit: David Levin
Scientists at the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida, are leading a new experiment that will help uncover the effects of oil spills on fis...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 08:20
Episode 1: Chief of Staff
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
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We're all familiar with the title, but what does a White House Chief of Staff actually do? What does the daily routine entail? And how much power d...

  • Added: Jan 17, 2017
  • Length: 13:01
Attacks on Education Hurt Democracy
From: Duke University
Series: Glad You Asked
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Education is more than job training, says Duke University professor Priscilla Wald.

  • Added: Nov 07, 2016
  • Length: 02:06
The Least of These
From: Duke University
Series: Glad You Asked
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Norman Wirzba sees a moral vacuum at the heart of the presidential campaign: He says candidates are ignoring society's most vulnerable citizens. Wi...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2016
  • Length: 02:11
Sidewalks Versus Surgery
From: Duke University
Series: Glad You Asked
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We could do a lot to improve public health and reduce runaway medical expenses if we focussed more on preventing disease and less on medical fixes,...

  • Added: Oct 21, 2016
  • Length: 02:18
The Many Benefits of Protecting Our National Parks
From: Duke University
Series: Glad You Asked
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As the National Park Service turns 100 this year, our national parks represent a terrifically valuable asset in need of attention, says Stuart Pimm.

  • Added: Oct 20, 2016
  • Length: 02:18
Poisonous Debt
From: Duke University
Series: Glad You Asked
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It's "very expensive to be poor in contemporary America," says Duke Divinity School professor Luke Bretherton. Usury is one reason why.

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  • Added: Sep 22, 2016
  • Length: 02:10
  • Purchases: 1
How Climate Damage Affects Our Health
From: Duke University
Series: Glad You Asked
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Climate change debates often center on the future. But our dirty environment carries a heavy price tag right now, says Drew Shindell, a physicist a...

  • Added: Sep 20, 2016
  • Length: 02:06
Rough Roads Ahead
From: Duke University
Series: Glad You Asked
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The word that best describes America's infrastructure is "crumbling," says Henry Petroski. Petroski is Aleksandar S. Vesic Professor of Civil Engi...

  • Added: Aug 30, 2016
  • Length: 02:07
Sea Change
From: Duke University
Series: Glad You Asked
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Rising sea levels are just one way climate change is reshaping the world's oceans, says Duke University oceanographer Susan Lozier.

  • Added: Aug 30, 2016
  • Length: 01:40
Can drownings be eliminated on the Great Lakes?
From: Great Lakes Today
Series: DANGEROUS WATERS
Caption: Lifeguards performing a drill at Silver Beach County Park, Credit: Elizabeth Miller
With lifeguards, warning signs, 911 phones and education efforts, beaches across the Great Lakes are preparing for emergencies. But how effective a...

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  • Added: Aug 12, 2016
  • Length: 03:24
  • Purchases: 8
Great Lakes drownings hit small Michigan county
From: Great Lakes Today
Series: DANGEROUS WATERS
Caption: Waves crash against pier near Silver Beach, Credit: Elizabeth Miller
Berrien County, Mich., is a tourist destination because of its beautiful beaches and 50 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. But the community also ha...

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  • Added: Aug 12, 2016
  • Length: 03:31
  • Purchases: 7
Deadly currents -- why they hit the Great Lakes
From: Great Lakes Today
Series: DANGEROUS WATERS
Caption: Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph, Michigan, Credit: Elizabeth Miller
Since 2002, powerful currents in the Great Lakes have caused more than 150 drownings, researchers say. A look at the science behind the currents.

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  • Added: Aug 12, 2016
  • Length: 03:37
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Ohio mother mourns son taken by Lake Erie current
From: Great Lakes Today
Series: DANGEROUS WATERS
Caption: Melissa Zirkle with a picture of Jermaine, Credit: Elizabeth Miller
Melissa Zirkle grew up near Lake Erie, but didn't learn about the dangerous currents in the Great Lakes. She lost her son to a powerful current in...

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  • Added: Aug 12, 2016
  • Length: 03:13
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Insurance Rules Can Be An Obstacle To Recovery From Opioid Addiction
From: Side Effects Public Media
Series: Recovery: Obstacles & New Approaches
Caption: When used in conjunction with psychological therapy, Suboxone strips placed under the tongue, doctors say, can help ease opioid cravings and other withdrawal symptoms in people trying to quit a heroin or painkiller habit., Credit: Jake Harper/Side Effects
When used in conjunction with psychological therapy, Suboxone strips placed under the tongue, doctors say, can help ease opioid cravings and other ...

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  • Added: Aug 03, 2016
  • Length: 03:40
  • Purchases: 3
Voting Rights Under Fire
From: Duke University
Series: Glad You Asked
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New voter identification laws could sharply curb voter participation in N.C. and other states, says Duke University historian Gunther Peck.

  • Added: May 18, 2016
  • Length: 02:14
Reshaping the Coast
From: Duke University
Series: Glad You Asked
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With our piecemeal coastal policies, "We're haphazardly geo-engineering a whole coast," says Duke University economist Martin Smith.

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  • Added: May 16, 2016
  • Length: 02:19
  • Purchases: 1
The Case for National Service
From: Duke University
Series: Glad You Asked
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National service is a winning issue with potential bipartisan appeal, says a professor at Duke University.

  • Added: May 10, 2016
  • Length: 02:05
A Perfect Storm
From: Duke University
Series: Glad You Asked
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Climate change, failing infrastructure and growing inequality add up to a perfect storm that is poised to hit the nation's poor, says Megan Mullin....

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  • Added: May 05, 2016
  • Length: 01:51
  • Purchases: 1
Apprentice Finalist Liza Wisner Shares Secrets To Community Building
From: D. Grant Smith
Series: The DIY Artist Route
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The past finalist on NBC's The Apprentice shares insights into community building with nonprofits in Austin, Tx, lessons learned working with Donal...

  • Added: Apr 29, 2016
  • Length: 21:42
Travels with Maya Angelou, Ellis Marsalis, Sandra Izsadore and Michelle Wood
From: World Footprints LLC
Caption: Cover of "I See the Rhythm of Gospel" book, Credit: Michelle Wood
Sharing American history and travel through the legendary voices of Maya Angelou and Ellis Marsalis along with well-known artists Sandra Izsadore a...

  • Added: Feb 21, 2016
  • Length: 59:55
The Navigators Part 6
From: Larry W Jones - Kingwood Kowboy
Series: The Navigators
Caption: Hokule'a
The Navigators chronicles the Pacific Islanders voyaging across the vast Pacific Ocean in search of new islands to settle.

  • Added: Dec 31, 2015
  • Length: 04:38