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The Byrds (part 1): There is a Season
From: Joyride Media
Series: The Byrds: There is a Season / Farther Along
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The first of two one-hour documentaries on The Byrds, covering 1964 to 1967: the hitmaking years of the band's original five members.

Bought by Prairie Public, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, KPVL, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm and more


  • Added: Sep 22, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 31
North Korea-Japanese Spy Satellite
From: Steve Herman
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Japan has launched its third spy satellite, intended to keep a nervous eye on North Korea.

  • Added: Sep 10, 2006
  • Length: 02:37
Commentary: Labor's Unhappy Anniversary
From: Dick Meister
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This is a commentary about the 25th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's firing of 11,500 air gtraffic controllers, an action that propelled A...

  • Added: Aug 10, 2006
  • Length: 02:28
PART 2: CITIES COPE WITH PESTICIDE POLLUTION
From: The Environment Report
Series: Pollution in the Heartland
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Cities work to clean up pollution from pesticides in their water supplies.

  • Added: Aug 09, 2006
  • Length: 04:36
PART 1: CAPPING POLLUTION AT THE SOURCE
From: The Environment Report
Series: Pollution in the Heartland
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Nitrogen pollution from farm fields pollutes public water supplies

  • Added: Aug 09, 2006
  • Length: 04:41
Dirty Dozen Brass Band - Going on Again: Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Special
From: Tres Hombres Productions
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This new music-intensive one-hour special features the Dirty Dozen Brass Band?s unique tribute to their New Orleans home on the one-year anniversar...

Bought by KMUW, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KRPS, KALW, North Country Public Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 01, 2006
  • Length: 59:12
  • Purchases: 18
Golden Smog - Another Fine Radio Hour
From: Tres Hombres Productions
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One-hour music intensive special spotlights the collaborative spirit behind Golden Smog, a roots-rock supergroup featuring members of Wilco (Jeff T...

Bought by Prairie Public, KGLT, WCPN, KDLG, WEOS and more


  • Added: Jul 24, 2006
  • Length: 01:00:35
  • Purchases: 9
Los Lonely Boys: Sacred Brotherhood
From: Tres Hombres Productions
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The Garza brothers, Henry, Jojo and Ringo - known professionally as Los Lonely Boys - join us for a very special one-hour music intensive radio spe...

Bought by The Texan Radio Network, Connecticut Public (WNPR), KDLG, and KSUT


  • Added: Jul 20, 2006
  • Length: 31:35
  • Purchases: 4
Chuck Berry: Hail Hail the King of Rock 'n' Roll
From: Tres Hombres Productions
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One-hour music-intensive radio special celebrates the unforgettable music of Chuck Berry.

Bought by WUFT, WUFT, KFAI Minneapolis, KZYX, WDSE and more


  • Added: Jul 05, 2006
  • Length: 01:01:35
  • Purchases: 20
Johnny Cash: The Last Highway
From: Tres Hombres Productions
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One-hour music intensive special celebrates the release of American V: A Hundred Highways, the all-new Johnny Cash album from his last studio recor...

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WEOS, AIFM, WCMU Michigan, and Public Interactive


  • Added: Jul 05, 2006
  • Length: 59:36
  • Purchases: 5
Bruce Springsteen: The Seeger Sessions
From: Joyride Media
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One-hour music intensive radio special details how Bruce Springsteen was inspired by Pete Seeger's musical legacy while recording his latest album,...

Bought by Prairie Public, Prairie Public, KBYS 88.3 FM, Prairie Public, WYEP and more


  • Added: Jul 01, 2006
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 24
Dixie Chicks: Taking the Long Way
From: Joyride Media
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One-hour music intensive documentary details the making of Taking the Long Way -- the Dixie Chicks' first studio CD since a political statement mad...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPVL, KFOK-LPFM, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, WEOS and more


  • Added: May 26, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 7
When a Parent Calls Collect
From: KUOW
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A look at men parenting from prison.

Bought by WMPG


  • Added: May 15, 2006
  • Length: 08:43
  • Purchases: 1
Going Public Part II
From: KUOW
Series: Going Public
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A look at the history of Seattle's pioneering public art program

  • Added: May 15, 2006
  • Length: 07:00
Going Public Part I
From: KUOW
Series: Going Public
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An overview of memorable public art in Seattle.

  • Added: May 15, 2006
  • Length: 07:00
Johnny Cash: Personal File
From: Joyride Media
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One-hour music intensive documentary hosted by Rodney Crowell explores Johnny Cash?s ?Personal File? home recording archive.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Prairie Public, WMMT, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: Apr 24, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 20
Google Books
From: WFUV
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Google's plans to offer access to on-line books rankles the publishing industry.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 14, 2006
  • Length: 04:19
  • Purchases: 3
Minute Men Spokesperson Tom Williams at Bellingham, WA Hdqtrs 4-1-06
From: Robin Carneen
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Minute Men on Our US-Washington State & BC Border Interviews

  • Added: Apr 10, 2006
  • Length: 22:27
Legal Observers Watch the Minute Men at Bellingham WA hdqtrs 4-1-06
From: Robin Carneen
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Minute Men on Our US-Washington State & BC Border Interviews

  • Added: Apr 10, 2006
  • Length: 06:23
Roy Orbison: In Dreams
From: Joyride Media
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One-hour music intensive documentary presents rock music legend, Roy Orbison, through his own words and music, and comments by artists inspired by ...

Bought by KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KPIK-LP, KPIP-LP, KPVL, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: Apr 04, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 18
Book Review: The Worst Hard Time
From: KRCC-FM
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Book review of dustbowl history

  • Added: Mar 17, 2006
  • Length: 06:15
Want More Money? Join a Union
From: Dick Meister
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Although well in the minority, unionized workers do much better financially and otherwise than their non-union counterparts

  • Added: Mar 15, 2006
  • Length: 02:25
Citizens Demand Gas Drilling Accountability
From: KRCC-FM
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In the midst of a natural gas drilling boom, Colorado citizens say state regulators aren't payng attention to enviromental concerns.

Bought by KOTO


  • Added: Mar 08, 2006
  • Length: 05:50
  • Purchases: 1
High Country News Interview: Buffalo Hunting in Montana
From: KRCC-FM
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What happens when you shoot a buffalo (typically, they die)

  • Added: Feb 13, 2006
  • Length: 09:21
The Chieftains
From: Joyride Media
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Celebrate St Patrick's Day with The Chieftains

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Prairie Public, KLCC, Troy Public Radio, KAZU Seaside, Calif. and more


  • Added: Feb 08, 2006
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 39

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