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Season 1, Episode 1 - 'Healthy Work' feat Taylor Jacobson
From: Radio 2050
Series: Radio 2050 - Season 1
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Taylor Jacobson, CEO of Workmates, discusses the evolution of ‘work’ culture.

Bought by KSTK, KTRT RADIO INC, WDSE, and WOJB


  • Added: Dec 28, 2023
  • Length: 57:58
  • Purchases: 4
Delaware State of the Arts - Delaware College of Art and Design
From: Andrew Truscott
Series: Delaware State of the Arts Podcast
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Andy Truscott speaks with Jean Dahlgren and Lise Dubé-Sherr about the Delaware College of Art and Design’s 25th Anniversary and the launch of their...

  • Added: Nov 17, 2022
  • Length: 22:16
To prepare for new international threats, the Air Force is readying pilots for the unexpected
From: American Homefront Project
Caption: Air Force Capt. Dylan Rabbitt guides student pilots through a training scenario using virtual reality simulators at Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas., Credit: Carson Frame / American Homefront
The Air Force is revamping the way it trains pilots so they can better respond to potential challenges from countries like China and Russia.

Bought by WRFA-LP and KWMU St. Louis


  • Added: Oct 25, 2022
  • Length: 03:47
  • Purchases: 2
Building Tomorrow's Schools and Saving the Future of Humanity one Child at a Time.
From: Ken Grey
Series: Maximum Health Radio "Quality Living" with Dr Ken Grey Holistic Physician
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Building Tomorrow's Schools and Saving the Future of Humanity one Child at a Time. Lauren Hollander Director and Co-Founder of Public School Develo...

Bought by WCNY and WYAP


  • Added: Oct 13, 2021
  • Length: 26:12
  • Purchases: 2
How do I get renewable energy for my home?
From: Possibly
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How would you like to get all of your electricity from renewable sources? It turns out, you can, and you don’t even need to put panels on your roof...

  • Added: Mar 22, 2021
  • Length: 03:28
GN_7.12_TalkToTheHands
From: Good News Good Planet
Series: Good News Good Planet - Season 7
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Kenyan inventor has designed a pair of gloves that translate signed hand movements into speech.

  • Added: Feb 08, 2021
  • Length: 02:34
What happens to wind turbines when they wear out?
From: Possibly
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Wind turbines have been popping up across the world as a more sustainable way to create electricity. But these turbines can’t last forever, and not...

  • Added: Nov 09, 2020
  • Length: 03:53
How Is School Reopening Going?
From: Pius Wong
Series: The K12 Engineering Education Podcast
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Schools have reopened in Fall 2020 amid the COVID19 pandemic, and educators are putting in overtime to make it work. Four educators speak about th...

  • Added: Oct 31, 2020
  • Length: 46:33
Water Systems with the Army Corps of Engineers
From: Pius Wong
Series: The K12 Engineering Education Podcast
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Problem-solving, technology, and public service all combine when you work as an engineer for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Dr. Michael St...

  • Added: Mar 03, 2019
  • Length: 19:56
493-Ringed Dynamo
From: Albert Grauer
Series: Travelers In The Night
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Even though humans have been aware of the planet Saturn from from the dawn of history this beautiful object still offers mysteries for us to explore.

Bought by KENW, WTIP, KKRN, WLPR , and KUPR low power FM


  • Added: Sep 07, 2018
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 5
These Air Force trainees spend less time in the cockpit, more time in flight simulators
From: American Homefront Project
Caption: Airman 1st Class Jack Pepper (with goggles) attempts a maneuver on a simulator while Lt. Col. Paul Vicars looks on. Pepper is among the first participants in Pilot Training Next, which uses off-the-shelf virtual reality technology., Credit: Carson Frame / American Homefront
Facing a shortage of pilots, the Air Force is experimenting with ways to make training programs faster and less expensive.

Bought by Texas Public Radio, WUSF, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KPBS, and KPCC


  • Added: Aug 07, 2018
  • Length: 03:45
  • Purchases: 5
Radiation Therapy
From: Phil Mariage
Series: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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A generational discussion on the development and importance of Radiation Therapy in cancer treatment.

  • Added: May 28, 2018
  • Length: 51:26
Teaching Computer Science Remotely to Kids
From: Pius Wong
Series: The K12 Engineering Education Podcast
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Vivian Shen and Ruby Lee want to teach kids how to program one-on-one over the internet. Vivian and Ruby are Cofounders of Juni Learning, their new...

  • Added: May 27, 2018
  • Length: 38:49
New EdTech and More at SXSW 2017
From: Pius Wong
Series: The K12 Engineering Education Podcast
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Robots, role models, rap, and more all stood out at the 2017 South by Southwest (SXSW) conference and festival. Pius highlights products, programs,...

  • Added: Feb 20, 2018
  • Length: 29:05
Christmas Island Crab Bridge
From: Andrew Kornblatt
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Almost every year a small island off the coast of Java is flooded with crabs. The local National Park staff came up with a unique solution to help ...

  • Added: Dec 23, 2017
  • Length: 07:28
Adapting to Climate Change and Mitigating Damages
From: Coastridge Productions
Series: Planet Watch
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Including an interview with Tiffany Wise-West, the Climate Action Coordinator for the City of Santa Cruz, talking about how the city is planning fo...

Bought by KFOI Radio and RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: May 30, 2017
  • Length: 54:01
  • Purchases: 2
Tech Yourself
From: Smithsonian
Series: Sidedoor
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Technology's grip on us: the 4-1-1 on what's behind your selfie; an artist's computer simulation shows humans aren't as unique as we think; and how...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Oct 27, 2016
  • Length: 20:52
  • Purchases: 1
Human-Centered Therapy...with Robots
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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Are we overestimating artificial intelligence?

  • Added: Aug 10, 2016
  • Length: 28:19
The Impact Of Technology On Human Lives
From: The Steve Pomeranz Show
Series: The Steve Pomeranz Hour
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8 More Ways To Save The Most Money, Ever, Understanding Today's Most Popular Investment: ETFs, Do You Have Good Debt Or Bad Debt? Need A Moving Com...

Bought by KTSW 89.9, WMUU-LP, WETD, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and WLRN


  • Added: May 11, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Dr. C. Michael Gibson, Founder and Chairman of the WikiDoc Foundation
From: CHC Radio
Series: Conversations on Health Care
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This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Dr. C. Michael Gibson, interventional cardiologist and Founder and Chairman of the B...

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and WJCU


  • Added: Mar 07, 2016
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 2
Dr. Edward Ellison, Executive Medical Director, Permamente Medical Group
From: CHC Radio
Series: Conversations on Health Care
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This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Dr. Edward Ellison, Executive Medical Director and Chairman of the Board for the Sou...

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, and WJCU


  • Added: Feb 04, 2016
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 3
Chris Ategeka and Rides for Lives: Making Healthcare Accessible
From: Arch Street Press
Series: Innovate Podcast
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Chris Ategeka, CEO and founder of Rides for Lives, discusses bringing access to healthcare and employment opportunities to rural, remote locations ...

  • Added: Aug 05, 2015
  • Length: 31:10
An Introduction to Open Educational Resources
From: Fred Rascoe
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Learn how Open Educational Resources (OERs) can make college textbooks free, as well as change the way students learn and engage with their curricu...

Bought by KTSW 89.9


  • Added: Jul 14, 2015
  • Length: 54:52
  • Purchases: 1
Teens digitally detox
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents
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Hundreds of students at Schools of the Sacred Heart in San Francisco are taking part in a nationwide Tech Timeout, challenging students to unplug f...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 24, 2015
  • Length: 05:22
  • Purchases: 1
Createch connects kids to learning
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices
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Video game critics say computer-generated play keeps kids glued to a screen. But at Createch Studio--a community center in St. Paul--staff are usin...

  • Added: Mar 18, 2015
  • Length: 05:26