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Chicks Rock
From: James Mills
Series: The Joy Trip Project
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In the world of adventure women are busting out on their own. They’re leaving husbands, boyfriends and children at home to discover their strengths...

  • Added: Mar 09, 2012
  • Length: 10:38
A Bit of Downtime
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Woodcarving at Maine State Prison

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and PRX Remix


  • Added: Feb 24, 2012
  • Length: 06:01
  • Purchases: 2
Fighting Homophobia in the Classroom
From: Anny Celsi
Caption: The cast of Creating Bias-Free Classrooms, Credit: Gloria Juang
Teens in Los Angeles use live theater to battle homophobia in the classroom.

Bought by XRAY.fm, KRZA, and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 04, 2012
  • Length: 06:06
  • Purchases: 3
Define Empowerment: Female Activists in Libya
From: War News Radio
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Libyan women—both expatriates working remotely and nationals involved at home—have been among the earliest supporters of the movement to overthrow ...

  • Added: Dec 16, 2011
  • Length: 07:11
The Suspenders Juggling Troupe
From: Whitney Jones
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Snappy, Stretcho, and Criss-Cross are like brothers. Together they are The Suspenders Juggling Troupe from Falmouth, Massachusetts. The Suspenders ...

Bought by KUER and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 02, 2011
  • Length: 04:35
  • Purchases: 2
After Successful Movie, Temple Grandin Continues to Inspire
From: Grace Hood
Caption: Temple Grandin in her office of 21 years at Colorado State University, Credit: Grace Hood
Since the release of a biographical HBO film last year, Temple Grandin’s become even more of an unofficial spokesperson for autism.

  • Added: Apr 20, 2011
  • Length: 03:47
Americana Nueva
From: Sam Margolis
Caption: Comanchero - Boston-based Americana Jam Band
The Americana music scene is thriving in New England, with a growing fan base and musicians alike. Boston has been a particular hot spot, with a g...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 14, 2011
  • Length: 05:30
  • Purchases: 1
Floating School
From: michal rahfaldt
Series: COP16 Youth Voices from Africa
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Two teenagers from western Zambia embark on a journey across the river to visit schools in the flood plain. After seeing the serious challenges stu...

Bought by Radijojo World Children's Radio Network


  • Added: Dec 19, 2010
  • Length: 06:25
  • Purchases: 1
Orchkids
From: Towson University EMF
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An audio documentary about the musical partnership in West Baltimore between the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Lockerman Bundy Elementary School.

  • Added: Dec 08, 2010
  • Length: 05:13
Havana Road
From: Andrew Hiller
Caption: Havana Road
The American Dream travels a little ways down the Havana Road. When the economy tanked in 2009, Marta Quintana lost her job and her stock portfo...

  • Added: Aug 16, 2010
  • Length: 07:11
Blessed be the Cheesemakers
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's News Features
Caption: Firefly Farms: Hanging Cheeses, Credit: courtesy of Andrew Hiller
About ten years ago, a pair of mad scientists named Mike Koch and Pablo Solanet set about trying to reinvent the wheel - a wheel of cheese, that is...

  • Added: Aug 04, 2010
  • Length: 05:31
Child Obesity - Part Three - Spreading the Lifestyle
From: Karen Brown
Series: Child Obesity -- A Community's Response
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Families in the low-income community of Holyoke, MA -- who successfully lost weight through a community clinic program -- are trying to share their...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and Iowa Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 16, 2010
  • Length: 05:17
  • Purchases: 4
Producer Profile: Julianna Brannum
From: Vision Maker Media
Series: Native Producer Profile
Caption: Julianna Brannum
Reporter Ben Kreimer speaks with Comanche filmmaker Julianna Brannum about her latest film, LaDonna Harris: Indian 101.

  • Added: Jun 11, 2010
  • Length: 12:41
Jewish Mission to Cuba
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's News Features
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Bethesda Jewish Congregation traveled to Cuba to help teach and reintroduce Judaism to Cuba's Jewish population.

Bought by Interfaith Voices


  • Added: May 31, 2010
  • Length: 08:51
  • Purchases: 1
Saint Damien of Molokai, Hawaii's First Saint
From: Heidi Chang
Caption: Father Damien, Credit: www.fatherdamien.com
The Belgian priest, known as Father Damien, was recently declared a saint for his extraordinary service in caring for patients with Hansen's diseas...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 04, 2009
  • Length: 04:17
  • Purchases: 1
The Girl From Empanada
From: Robynn Takayama
Caption: The Girl From Empanada working it on a Friday night, Credit: Photo by Myleen Hollero
Street food is hot! But why are entrepreneurs turning to this option? For the owner of Chile Lindo, an empanada storefront, the answer is simple: i...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer and KUOW


  • Added: Oct 19, 2009
  • Length: 05:07
  • Purchases: 2
Microfinance in the US gets a boost
From: Rachel Dornhelm
Caption: Viki Sinipata is one of the microentrepreneurs whose loan was funded by Kiva.org users. Her business offers support and companionship to the elderly.
A number of Web sites help Internet users fund entrepreneurs from developing countries. Now one of the biggest, Kiva.org, is allowing users to make...

Bought by Marfa Public Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 25, 2009
  • Length: 03:53
  • Purchases: 3
Surviving Cancer
From: Phil Mariage
Series: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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Older, middle and younger generation guests compare their thoughts on surviving cancer

  • Added: Jun 21, 2009
  • Length: 29:00
Bla Pahinui: Hawaiian singer and Guitar Player
From: Heidi Chang
Caption: Bla Pahinui: Singer and Guitar Player, Credit: Jon de Mello | The Mountain Apple Company
Hawaiian singer and guitar player, Bla Pahinui, is known for his own distinct voice and for carrying on the legacy of his father, Gabby Pahinui, on...

Bought by WABE and PRX Remix


  • Added: Apr 27, 2009
  • Length: 09:20
  • Purchases: 2
Young at Art
From: Steve Busalacchi
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Doctor LuAnn Moraski discusses what it takes to become a competent physician.

  • Added: Mar 11, 2009
  • Length: 09:07
Destination DIY: Urban Farming
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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City-dwellers raising plants and animals while holding down a day job.

Bought by KZYX and KUT


  • Added: Sep 01, 2008
  • Length: 28:10
  • Purchases: 2
BLINDSIGHT: New Vision in Tibet
From: The Tibet Connection
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Award-winning documentary film director Lucy Walker to talk about her latest film BLINDSIGHT that took her up one of Tibet's highest peaks with 6 b...

  • Added: May 29, 2008
  • Length: 15:54
From sweat shop to co-op
From: Marie Trigona
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Thousands of Bolivians migrated to Argentina in search of a liveable wage, only to find themselves sewing designer jeans in sweat shops under slave...

Bought by WBEZ


  • Added: May 21, 2008
  • Length: 05:44
  • Purchases: 1
Passover: A Time to Crossover 2008 Promo 2
From: Johanna Cooper
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Passover: A Time to Crossover Promo 2

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and Troy Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 11, 2008
  • Length: :17
  • Purchases: 2
Homeless Vote 1
From: Laura Friedman
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Homeless Vote

  • Added: Feb 07, 2008
  • Length: 04:48