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Black Pills
From: Distillations
Series: Innate
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If there is no such thing as biological race, why do we have race-specific drugs?

  • Added: May 15, 2023
  • Length: 54:18
The Spiritual Edge: Becoming Muslim Special NPR Clock
From: Judy Silber
Series: The Spiritual Edge Becoming Muslim
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We explore the motivations and challenges of converts as they carve out a uniquely American path for being Muslim in the United States. We profile ...

Bought by WKSU, Michigan Radio, KJZZ, WUWF, WFAE and more


  • Added: Feb 22, 2022
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 10
Social Mobility Through College (hour)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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-Scott Jaschik, editor of "Inside Higher Ed", says social mobility has stalled and we should expand access to those universities admitting the larg...

Bought by KTSW 89.9, WCNY, C89.5 - KNHC Seattle, WRST-FM Oshkosh, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 31, 2018
  • Length: 53:49
  • Purchases: 12
Social Mobility Through College (half)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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-Scott Jaschik, editor of "Inside Higher Ed", says social mobility has stalled and we should expand access to those universities admitting the larg...

Bought by WJCT, Harford Community Radio, WSGE, WLPR , WYAP and more


  • Added: Aug 31, 2018
  • Length: 28:51
  • Purchases: 11
Contenders (Hour Special)
From: Radio Diaries
Series: Contenders
Caption: William Jennings Bryan
Portraits of some of America’s most groundbreaking and unusual presidential candidates...who never won the white house.

Bought by WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KPIK-LP, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WCQS, KALW and more


  • Added: Jul 19, 2016
  • Length: 53:25
  • Purchases: 22
Allan Wolper talks to Michele Bratcher Goodwin
From: Conversations with Allan Wolper
Series: Conversations with Allan Wolper, WBGO.ORG
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Michele Bratcher Goodwin's investigative research in human trafficking, the black market for body parts, reproductive rights, the politics of organ...

Bought by KSKA


  • Added: Nov 18, 2015
  • Length: 29:06
  • Purchases: 1
Love For Sale...
From: Peter Johnson
Series: The Author's Corner on Public Radio daily show: DECEMBER 2014
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...And Other Essays is the book's title, by author Clifford Thompson who reads a passage here. Observations with wit about life and people, from m...

  • Added: Dec 03, 2014
  • Length: 01:40
Multi Ethnic Theater: Finding common ground through theater
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents
Caption: Cast of Multi Ethnic Theater's "Jitney"
In the garage of a house in San Francisco’s Excelsior district, rehearsal is underway. In the space where a car would normally go is a stage set: a...

  • Added: Oct 27, 2014
  • Length: 07:15
Middle Ground Pilot 1
From: Middle Ground
Series: Middle Ground
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The first pilot for Middle Ground, a show focusing on news, politics and culture from middle America

Bought by NPR Illinois and KMXT


  • Added: Oct 08, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Finding a Voice in New Orleans
From: Learning Matters
Series: Paul Vallas in New Orleans
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Deputy Superintendent Michael Haggen discusses how new programs are helping students in New Orleans' alternative schools develop a voice.

  • Added: Apr 19, 2010
  • Length: 05:06
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly Part 3
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Credit: http://www.mazemuze.com/
Interview with ROAME, who is a founding member of MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly about the history of the group.

Bought by WJAB


  • Added: Mar 21, 2010
  • Length: 59:27
  • Purchases: 1
Last Call for Alcohol
From: KCUR
Series: KC Currents
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Jazz was born in Kansas City during the prohibition, but what happens when 1920s-era hangout stops serving liquor?

  • Added: May 02, 2007
  • Length: 06:46
Taxi Line
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Somali taxi drivers in Portland Maine sit with their frustrations, hopes, and memories.

Bought by WMPG


  • Added: May 24, 2006
  • Length: 06:44
  • Purchases: 1