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Caption: Dancing to the Lyrics won Dwayne Ratleff a Best Indie Book Award in the “LGBTQ Coming Of Age” category., Credit: Book cover art by Leann E. Johnson / L&J Graphics
Dwayne Ratleff grew up Black, poor and gay in 1960s Baltimore. As a youngster, his grandma taught him: “Don’t explain yourself, be yourself.” His a...

Bought by WMUU-LP, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., KALW, and WORT


  • Added: Oct 04, 2022
  • Length: 29:10
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Charisse Arrington, Credit: Shefik
Knowledge - Charisse Arrington is a R&B singer who was signed to MCA Records in the 1990s. Her biggest success was with the single "Down With This"...

  • Added: Jul 26, 2022
  • Length: 02:42
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Doing the work to help ourselves makes it possible for us to be able to help others. In this episode of C89.5's student-hosted Coping 101 podcast, ...

  • Added: Jun 16, 2022
  • Length: 35:31
Caption: Paul Gabriel
Journeyman blues guitarist Paul Gabriel recounts his years playing blues and gospel guitar with luminaries ranging from Georgia Lewis to B.B. King.

Bought by Prairie Public and WYAP


  • Added: Nov 22, 2021
  • Length: 11:28
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Good News for a Good Planet - Change your focus, change your world.
February 1st is National Freedom Day, made into a holiday due to one man's efforts.

  • Added: May 17, 2021
  • Length: 02:30
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Mishy Harman and Marie Röder visit an empty arrivals hall at Ben Gurion Airport, where they shadow the duo behind one of Israel’s most popular news...

  • Added: Feb 17, 2021
  • Length: 17:56
Caption: Neddy Smith, Credit: Shefik
Perseverance - Neddy Smith is a professional musician and CEO at NedGJean International. He composes and writes his music, not only in a traditiona...

  • Added: Jul 07, 2020
  • Length: 03:02
Caption: Photo courtesy Bill Hansen.
North shore community member Bill Hansen is currently on month 10 of serving for the Peace Corps in Uganda. Bill is helping with economic and comm...

  • Added: Mar 11, 2020
  • Length: 25:28
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Topic 1: New research may allow diagnosis of CTE in living people. Topic 2: 50 Iron Mans in 50 States in 50 Days. Topic 3: Why veterans experience ...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Jan 30, 2020
  • Length: 50:12
  • Purchases: 1
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This program explores the collaboration between author, teacher and activist Stephen Jenkinson and musician, songwriter and singer Gregory Hoskins....

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 03, 2019
  • Length: 29:34
  • Purchases: 1
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Workers across Texas have to fight to receive their wages and fair treatment. The Workers Defense Project Band gives their fight a soundtrack. Thi...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jul 03, 2018
  • Length: 04:40
  • Purchases: 1
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A teacher at an Austin middle school talks about her daily struggle and her family.

  • Added: Jun 05, 2017
  • Length: 28:28
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Josh Haynes is Dine, a senior at NACA and has been with Generation Justice for almost two years. Last year, he was able to go on NACA’s senior serv...

  • Added: Jul 26, 2016
  • Length: 11:04
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In a makeshift library in Ethiopia, Yikealo Beyene – an Eritrean refugee – made an unlikely friend. Her harrowing tale stayed with him as he fled h...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Oct 28, 2015
  • Length: 13:59
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Heidi, Ben, and Oliver Johnston after transplant surgery.
Dr. Ferenc Jolesz’s kidneys were failing fast. The estimated wait time for a cadaver transplant was five to 10 years. He didn’t have that kind of t...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2015
  • Length: 04:04
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When Ron Jones got to know a young couple who were struggling, he made the decision that money alone would not be enough to make a difference in th...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2015
  • Length: 05:11
Caption: Todd Harper, Credit: Carl Allen
A few years ago, Todd Harper quit his teaching job to devote full time to the piano. He got himself a steady playing gig which attracted a followin...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 18, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Yvette Benavidez Garcia (L) and Rene Garcia (R)
Yvette Benavidez Garcia and her husband, Rene, remember her father, Army Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez, a Medal of Honor recipient.

Bought by WTJU


  • Added: Jul 10, 2015
  • Length: 02:18
  • Purchases: 1
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Counting Crows frontman, Adam Duritz, sat down to talk with us about the ups and downs of life as a band leader, a songwriter, and an artist.

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi)


  • Added: May 19, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Tom Letson has made a career of public service in the Ohio state legislature. He is also in recovery.

  • Added: May 18, 2015
  • Length: 01:00
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Maurice Clarett, the sensational running back for The Ohio State University, had a brilliant future in the pros, but addiction and depression derai...

  • Added: May 18, 2015
  • Length: 01:00
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Dr. Cathy Malchiodi is an art therapist who helps patients use images when words can't describe their feelings.

  • Added: May 18, 2015
  • Length: 01:00
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Percy Menzies is the president of Assisted Recovery Centers of America, and teaches impulse control therapy.

  • Added: May 18, 2015
  • Length: 01:00
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Steve Arselik is a pastor and recovery coach who helps addicts and alcoholics through his Celebrate Recovery program.

  • Added: May 18, 2015
  • Length: 01:02
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Mark Wingett is a successful English actor best known for his role as alcoholic cop Jim Carver in the BBC TV series The Bill. Mark's real life alc...

  • Added: May 18, 2015
  • Length: 01:02