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Can we sell cattails -- and save wetlands?
From: Great Lakes Today
Caption: Harvester amid the cattails, Credit: Sam Corden
Researchers are harvesting invasive cattails, and seeking commercial uses for them

Bought by WCPN, WXXI Rochester, North Country Public Radio, and WBFO


  • Added: Oct 28, 2016
  • Length: 03:28
  • Purchases: 4
U.S. Supreme Court hears state judicial campaign financing case
From: Free Speech Radio News
Caption: U.S. Supreme Court building, Credit: Adam Groffman via Flickr. Licensed under Creative Commons
A news report from Nell Abram in Tampa on Williams-Yulee v. the Florida Bar.

  • Added: Jan 20, 2015
  • Length: 02:58
The Aftermath of an Ellis Act Eviction
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents
Caption: San Francisco's North Beach where Marla Knight has lived for 48 years, Credit: Daniel Schwen
Marla Knight is packing up her home of 48 years. She’s been evicted from her North Beach apartment because the owners are converting it to tenancie...

Bought by PRX Remix and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 29, 2013
  • Length: 04:41
  • Purchases: 2
Surface Tension
From: Derek Hawkins
Caption: New Bedford Harbor, Credit: Derek Hawkins (cc)
New Bedford Harbor ranks among the worst harbors in the country for surface oil spills. Harbor officials and environmental groups can’t even agree ...

  • Added: Jun 03, 2013
  • Length: 06:50
Drought Keeps Oklahoma Pilot Grounded
From: StateImpact Oklahoma
Caption: Harold Blackledge, a 79-year-old agricultural pilot, stands in front of his 1975 Piper Pawnee Brave in one of his hangars at the Watonga Regional Airport. The drought — the worst he’s seen — has dried up aerial spraying work in Oklahoma, he says., Credit: Joe Wertz
The drought that settled into Oklahoma last year is getting worse. And it’s hurting business owners such as Harold Blackledge, an agricultural pilo...

  • Added: Aug 20, 2012
  • Length: 03:30
Montana Timber Economy
From: Emilie Ritter Saunders
Caption: Sun Mountain Lumber, Credit: Emilie Ritter
Many timber operations are fighting to stay in business.

Bought by Topics Education


  • Added: Aug 20, 2009
  • Length: 03:57
  • Purchases: 1
Ex-convicts struggle to enter bleak job market
From: Patrick De Oliveira
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The economic crisis has made it difficult for everyone to find employment, but ex-convicts have been hit harder than the rest.

  • Added: Aug 11, 2009
  • Length: 05:48
Men in the Sun
From: War News Radio
Caption: An Iraqi Palestinian family at a camp on the Syrian-Iraqi border., Credit: Associated Press / UNHCR
News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

  • Added: May 01, 2009
  • Length: 28:56
Changing Colors
From: War News Radio
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Features on the war in Iraq

Bought by KGOU and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 27, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
The Dirt on Diaper Duty
From: The Environment Report
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The diaper debate is not limited to disposable or cloth.

Bought by HCC Radio The Dragon and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 13, 2007
  • Length: 04:33
  • Purchases: 2
E-Waste Polluting Overseas
From: The Environment Report
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Junked electronics from the US are being sent overseas, where they threaten the environment and health of the people.

Bought by KUOW, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and KRUA


  • Added: Jun 26, 2007
  • Length: 06:00
  • Purchases: 3
Lessons from Insect Infested Wood
From: The Environment Report
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Remembering an invader's destruction

  • Added: Mar 12, 2007
  • Length: 03:38
Best of Summer '06
From: [redacted] [redacted]
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News and features on the War in Iraq

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, Raven Radio, CKMO, BSR Radio, KXOT Public Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 17, 2006
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 6
Enemies of the State
From: [redacted] [redacted]
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News and features on the War in Iraq

Bought by Raven Radio, BSR Radio, KXOT Public Radio, and KGOU


  • Added: Aug 11, 2006
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
Final Respects
From: [redacted] [redacted]
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News and features on the War in Iraq

Bought by BSR Radio, KGOU, Raven Radio, and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 04, 2006
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
Mr. Maliki Goes to Washington
From: [redacted] [redacted]
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News and features on the War in Iraq

Bought by Raven Radio, BSR Radio, KXOT Public Radio, and KGOU


  • Added: Jul 28, 2006
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
Under Curfew
From: [redacted] [redacted]
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News and features on the War in Iraq

Bought by Raven Radio, KUOW, and BSR Radio


  • Added: Jun 23, 2006
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3