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For centuries, the kava plant has played an important role in many Pacific Island cultures, where it's valued for its natural calming effects. In ...
- Added: Oct 02, 2007
- Length: 08:06
At a recent event put on by first book hundreds of kids were given books as part of the 5 million books project.
- Added: Sep 27, 2007
- Length: 09:11
The Port of Oakland keeps shelves stocked at big box stores like WalMart? and Target. But what's the real cost to people who live nearby?
- Added: Sep 21, 2007
- Length: 05:48
- Added: Sep 21, 2007
- Length: 05:47
No great whites here, but the SF Bay is teeming with 5 species of sharks.
- Added: Aug 31, 2007
- Length: 05:47
NASA is sponsoring a technology contest to revolutionize small planes -- and it's open to the general public.
Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX
- Added: Aug 24, 2007
- Length: 05:47
- Purchases: 1
The quest to extend lifespan, and ''healthspan'' to 100 years and beyond.
- Added: Aug 24, 2007
- Length: 05:46
PRNDI-award-winning portrait of a master craftsman and his apprentice.
- Added: Aug 21, 2007
- Length: 06:27
Is desalination the solution to the California's chronic water woes?
- Added: Aug 17, 2007
- Length: 05:47
Ever since Lyle Ritz recorded the world's first jazz ukulele album in 1957, he earned the title, "Father of Jazz Ukulele." He was also a bass play...
Bought by PRX Remix, Oregon Public Broadcasting, and WYSO
- Added: Aug 07, 2007
- Length: 09:02
- Purchases: 3
The number of speakers of native languages is dwindling, despite programs designed to help save them.
Bought by KWIS 88.3 FM, KVMR, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio
- Added: Jul 30, 2007
- Length: 07:41
- Purchases: 3
If they can synthesize it, researchers hope to save lives with spider silk.
Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio
- Added: Jul 30, 2007
- Length: 05:37
- Purchases: 1
- Added: Jul 23, 2007
- Length: 05:01
- Purchases: 1
A report from the frontlines of D.I.Y eco-plumbing.
- Added: Jul 19, 2007
- Length: 05:53
Scientists Attempt to Move Massive Commorant Colony from mouth of Columbia River
- Added: Jul 17, 2007
- Length: 04:13
Jon Jang, composer and jazz pianist, who paved the way for Asian American jazz musicians.
- Added: Jun 30, 2007
- Length: 04:59
Tour of the famous "Glass House" of architect Philip Johnson.
Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX
- Added: Jun 28, 2007
- Length: 07:56
- Purchases: 1
Quest explores Hunters Point's dramatic military history -- and the task of preparing it for its next act.
- Added: Jun 19, 2007
- Length: 05:47
Quest radio takes a look at the largest wetlands restoration in the West - the South Bay Salt Ponds Restoration Project.
- Added: Jun 14, 2007
- Length: 05:48
Jocelyn Ford examines how American aid after the tsunami is impacting Aceh, Indonesia, for better or worse.
- Added: May 31, 2007
- Length: 06:39
A group of Fresno businessmen is challenging California's 31 year-old ban on new nuclear power plants.
Bought by 90.5 WSNC and NPR Station Showcase with PRX
- Added: May 30, 2007
- Length: 06:01
- Purchases: 2
Simon Marks explores the multi-faceted and often contradictory approaches that successive US governments have adopted toward non-proliferation.
- Added: May 25, 2007
- Length: 11:01
Kristin McHugh reports from Djibouti on American military efforts to combat terrorism through civil and humanitarian projects.
- Added: May 18, 2007
- Length: 09:08
- Added: May 17, 2007
- Length: 02:32
- Purchases: 1
From: The Stanley Foundation
"Beyond Fear" explores new scenarios for US global leadership built on common action, trust, and hope.
Bought by WBEZ, WRVO Public Media, WVIK, Interlochen Public Radio, KUER and more
- Added: May 10, 2007
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 21
