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100-second module, from our readings for May. A city gal inherits a sugar cane farm.

Bought by WEZU


  • Added: Apr 25, 2014
  • Length: 01:40
  • Purchases: 1
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100-second module, part of our weekday readings for MAY.

Bought by WEZU


  • Added: Apr 24, 2014
  • Length: 01:40
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: A recent reading at 851: The Squat
Given the high demand for living space in San Francisco, it may be hard to believe that any apartment is sitting around empty. But there's at least...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 20, 2013
  • Length: 07:02
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Gelato served from a Carpigiani-made gelato truck at the Bologna fair in 1958, Credit: Gelato Museum
I scream, you scream, we all scream for...gelato. The first museum dedicated to gelato has opened in Italy.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and KLCC


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 05:09
  • Purchases: 2
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Mitch Skinner goes to the 8th annual Zombie Pub Crawl in Minneapolis/St. Paul and finds out how it's affecting local businesses.

  • Added: Mar 05, 2013
  • Length: 04:09
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Mitch Skinner explores the "Batman Live" stage production and the history of the character.

  • Added: Mar 05, 2013
  • Length: 05:15
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The German “eiswein” tradition was created almost by accident. This sweet, powerful wine was discovered when winemakers tried to save grapes that f...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2012
  • Length: 05:05
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Aaron Sorkin's newest effort, "Drive Thru"; a Manhattan trophy wife escapes from her case; your first summer job... and more!

  • Added: Aug 08, 2012
  • Length: 24:38
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For the second week of March (3/12): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a preacher’s son who helped launch a rock star’s c...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
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For the last week of December (12/28): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a self-proclaimed white trash musician who helpe...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
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For the fourth week of February (2/24): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a singing group that was founded in the 1800s b...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 01:33
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For the third week of January (1/16): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a pioneering female R&B artist who is a triple th...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
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For the first week of June (6/3): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at the epicenter of Houston’s “Summer of Love.”

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
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For the last week of May (5/31): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at some musicians who really knew how to honk their horns.

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
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For the third week of May (5/13): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at the “other Carter Family” of American roots music.

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
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Minneapolis and New Orleans may be an entire country apart, but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate the feasts of Mardi Gras in our own way. Cul...

  • Added: May 12, 2012
  • Length: 05:22
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Stephen Manes discusses his book Where Snowflakes Dance and Swear, his inside look at a full season of Seattle's Pacific Northwest Ballet. [24:58]

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Dec 19, 2011
  • Length: 25:35
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: www.theciviccommons.com
Here's what Occupy Wall Street movement looks like in Cleveland

  • Added: Nov 11, 2011
  • Length: 28:33
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A local educator and union activist responds to the recent comments of national education reformer who recently spoke at the City Club of Cleveland...

  • Added: Nov 10, 2011
  • Length: 28:31
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Budgets get made and then busted. How can we deal more intelligently with what it all means?

  • Added: Nov 10, 2011
  • Length: 28:31
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We bring animals into our lives for companionship. And this newly formed relationship redefines the idea of family. This is a look at pet love and ...

  • Added: Jul 21, 2011
  • Length: 15:11
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The four candidates for Oklahoma governor in 2010 are using Twitter in their campaigns to help connect with their constituents.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 10, 2009
  • Length: 03:40
  • Purchases: 1
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Considering Some Things talks with a popular self-help author.

  • Added: Feb 24, 2009
  • Length: 04:12
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The Story of Refugees Going Back to Zimbabwe

  • Added: Jun 29, 2008
  • Length: 06:28
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WFDD's LeShea Agnew was outside North Carolina's Lawrence Joel Veterans Coliseum hanging with supporters before an Obama event. She met some polit...

  • Added: May 01, 2008
  • Length: 03:14