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The Boy Scouts of America turn 100
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's News Features
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The Boy Scouts of America are celebrating their Centennial this year. From their participation in the New Year’s Day Rose Parade to a high tech sc...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2010
  • Length: 07:55
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From: Phil Mariage
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A comparative generational discussion on the importance and changes in play.

  • Added: Jun 20, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
From Super Heroes to Star Wars: A Collectible Obsession
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's News Features
Caption: Attkinson's Star Toy Museum, Credit: Courtesy of Andrew Hiller
A Hungarian Princess Leia, a six foot long Millenium Falcon, and over 13,000 other Star Wars toys live in Stephen Atkinson's home turned Museum. S...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KUT, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 10, 2010
  • Length: 06:34
  • Purchases: 3
The Maryland Gold Rush: Mining in Maryland
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's News Features
Caption: Fred Parker and Jeff Nagy at Patapsco Valley State Park, Credit: Courtesy of: Andrew Hiller
This feature looks at the history, production, and preservation of minerals, including gold and silver in the area around Washington DC and the lov...

  • Added: Jun 07, 2010
  • Length: 06:07
Dam Radio Story
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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The story of one man's quest to harness the power of the tide, and why now, nearly 100 years later, the quest continues.

Bought by SALTcast Podcast


  • Added: Jun 03, 2010
  • Length: 11:23
  • Purchases: 1
Military Draft 29 min.
From: Phil Mariage
Series: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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Shorter version of the Military Draft

  • Added: May 31, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
Hidden Histories: William Moore's Letter
From: Jack Johnson
Series: Hidden Histories
Caption: Hidden Histories
One thing to bear in mind as we approach the end of ‘Confederate History month’ -- the slaughter of the civil war failed in many ways to solve the ...

  • Added: Apr 26, 2010
  • Length: 02:00
Newmarket: Birthplace of American horseracing faces threat to 350-year tradition
From: Liz Ruskin
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Stand on a street corner at dawn in Newmarket, England and you'll see a spectacle unique in the world: 3,000 racehorses parade through town every d...

  • Added: Apr 22, 2010
  • Length: 05:38
Dayton Bike Path Story
From: Joe Sampson
Caption: One of the Wright brother's original bike designs displayed at the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Credit: Alex Vikartofsky
Although Midwestern weather infamously wanes and waxes this time of year, sunny skies are just around the corner. Before long the clicking of bicy...

  • Added: Mar 29, 2010
  • Length: 02:48
Partisanship - Generational Perspectives
From: Phil Mariage
Series: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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G.I., Boomer and X'rs discuss Partisanship

  • Added: Mar 07, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
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 Return of Fine Cider
From: Avishay Artsy
Caption: Steve Wood, owner of Poverty Lane Orchards., Credit: Scott McIntyre
A fine cider revival could provide a lifeline to struggling New Hampshire apple growers.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 20, 2009
  • Length: 03:27
  • Purchases: 4
Expert Remembers Berlin Wall, 20 Years Later
From: Grace Hood
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Monday, November 9 marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. KUNC’s Grace Hood sat down with University of Northern Colorado polit...

Bought by XRAY.fm


  • Added: Nov 06, 2009
  • Length: 04:29
  • Purchases: 1
Q&A with Former Senator George McGovern
From: Grace Hood
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George McGovern is traveling across the country to promote his new book on Abraham Lincoln, which is part of the American Presidents Series.

Bought by Prairie Public


  • Added: Sep 21, 2009
  • Length: 04:11
  • Purchases: 1
Tawas Point Lighthouse News Piece
From: Nathan Bender
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4 minute news piece produced form CMU Public Radio news concerning the Tawas Point lighthouse keeper program.

  • Added: Sep 13, 2009
  • Length: 03:59
Our American Culture
From: Phil Mariage
Series: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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Re-broadcast of 2005 program featuring older, middle and younger generations discussing the changes in our culture

  • Added: Sep 13, 2009
  • Length: 29:00
Racial Profiling
From: Phil Mariage
Series: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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The only generational discussion on Racial Profiling on radio.

  • Added: Aug 02, 2009
  • Length: 28:56
Going Green at the Cleaners
From: Rene Gutel
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Is there such a thing as "green" dry cleaning?

Bought by CKMO and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 29, 2009
  • Length: 04:19
  • Purchases: 2
Native American Life - rebroadcast 2003 program
From: Phil Mariage
Series: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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Older, middle and younger generations discussion Native American life covering many subjects...a rebroadcast

  • Added: Jul 19, 2009
  • Length: 29:00
Austin City Limits: Into the Archives
From: KUT
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From Coldplay and My Morning Jacket to Lyle Lovett and Johnny Cash--its an hour of classic performances and the untold histories behind them.

Bought by KHNS, WCPN, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, North Country Public Radio, KXOT Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jul 02, 2009
  • Length: 54:14
  • Purchases: 6
Dazed and Confused
From: KUT
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Was the music of the '70s THAT awful?

Bought by KGLT


  • Added: Jun 11, 2009
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
We Shall Remain - Half-Hour Special
From: Native Public Media
Series: We Shall Remain
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A compilation of the 5 5-minute features from the We Shall Remain Radio Project complementing the recently aired five-part television special from ...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KMUD, WRIR, WLPR , KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle and more


  • Added: Jun 09, 2009
  • Length: 27:57
  • Purchases: 7
We Shall Remain One-Hour Special
From: Native Public Media
Series: We Shall Remain
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The one-hour special from the We Shall Remain Radio Project complements the recently aired five-part television special from PBS's American Experie...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WVTF, KUNM, KZMU Moab Community Radio, KKWE Niijii Radio and more


  • Added: Jun 09, 2009
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 30
Times of Triumph: Voices from the Great Depression
From: Cynthia Berger
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Central Pennsylvania residents who lived during the Great Depression share their stories.

Bought by KVSC and WXAV 88.3FM Chicago


  • Added: Apr 27, 2009
  • Length: 29:49
  • Purchases: 2
Simon & Garfunkel: Live 1969
From: Joyride Media
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Rare, archival interviews with Simon & Garfunkel, newly released live recordings and exclusive comments from old friends tell the story of a legend...

Bought by WHRV, KPIP-LP, WMMT, KCLU, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: Apr 24, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 18

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