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Father/Daughter Poets, Willis and Aliki Barnstone
From: New Letters on the Air
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Father and daughter poets Willis and Aliki Barnstone share their work, talk about how they influence each other, and read from poems old and new.

Bought by WNJR


  • Added: Jul 22, 2016
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Side By Sondheim
From: George Harter
Series: A Night on the Town
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The best of Stephen Sondheim from "West Side Story" to "Into The Woods"

Bought by Kansas Public Radio, WVTF, and WRR


  • Added: Mar 26, 2016
  • Length: 58:09
  • Purchases: 3
Marlais Brand on her book of fables from the North Shore
From: WTIP
Series: The Roadhouse
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Marlais Olmstead Brand, a Lakeville writer and wilderness educator, has written a new book, "The Hungry Coast: Fables from the North Shore of Minn...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 22, 2015
  • Length: 21:33
  • Purchases: 1
Summer for the Taking, by Kathy Peterson
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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On this episode of Art Beat, we visit with a local author who is known for her playwritting. This time, she has ventured into publishing her first ...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Jun 10, 2015
  • Length: 15:59
  • Purchases: 1
Remembering Melvin McCosh
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices
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Melvin McCosh was a poet, musician and bookstore owner who sold out of his home, and later in Dinkytown and the West Bank. KFAI producer Britt Aamo...

Bought by WDSE


  • Added: Mar 11, 2015
  • Length: 06:02
  • Purchases: 1
Bill Ohrmann: Myths and Facts About the 95-Year-Old Artist
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Joe Ashbrook Nickell talks about and reads from 'Tainted Revelations,' the book he wrote about painter and sculptor Bill Ohrmann.

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio, and KSJD


  • Added: Sep 08, 2014
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 3
John Updike on Rabbit Remembered
From: Open Source
Series: Open Source Shorts and Podcasts
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Open Source in 2001 with John Updike, reflecting on and reading from his novella Rabbit Remembered, the last in a five-part series about an America...

Bought by KICI Iowa City and PRX Remix


  • Added: Aug 12, 2014
  • Length: 03:50
  • Purchases: 2
Kenneth Turan's Fifty-Four Favorites
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Los Angeles Times and NPR film critic Kenneth Turan talks about and reads from his book 'Not To Be Missed: Fifty-Four Favorites from a Lifetime of ...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio, WCWP, KSJD, and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 5
Angela Misri on Creative Risks - Episode 7
From: Brian Cauley
Series: Tiny Conversations
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A conversation with a former CBC Manager about leaving her career to follow her passion of writing.

  • Added: Jun 06, 2014
  • Length: 12:44
It Makes No Difference: A Celebration and Appreciation of The Band
From: Don McIver
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In 1999, The Band officially called it quits. In this hour long audio essay, Don McIver looks at the history of The Band to examine the nature of ...

  • Added: Apr 29, 2014
  • Length: 58:03
A Conversation with Author, Andres Dubus III
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Andre Dubus III's memoir Townie isn’t a literary coming of age story. It’s an exploration of violence and absence. [30:37]

Bought by Harford Community Radio and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 19, 2014
  • Length: 30:37
  • Purchases: 2
A Conversation with Musician, Josh Ritter
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Musician and writer Josh Ritter talks about writing, composing, and performing. [27:58]

Bought by KZUM and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 27:58
  • Purchases: 2
First Draft with Laura van den Berg
From: mitzi rapkin
Series: First Draft
Caption: Laura van den Berg, Credit: Peter Yoon
First Draft highlights the voices of writers as they discuss their work, their craft and the literary arts. This week's show features an interview...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2013
  • Length: 28:59
First Draft with Russell Banks
From: mitzi rapkin
Series: First Draft
Caption: Russell Banks, Credit: Nancie Battaglia
First Draft highlights the voices of writers as they discuss their work, their craft and the literary arts. This week's show features an interview...

  • Added: Dec 16, 2013
  • Length: 29:00
The Beat: Charmaine Donovan - "Snapshot of An October Afternoon"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: The Beat
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Charmaine Donovan makes her living as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in the Brainerd area. She's a member of numerous regional and national writer...

  • Added: Oct 24, 2013
  • Length: 01:54
The Art of Molly Beth Giffin
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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Today on Art Beat we visit with a Minnesota Children’s literature writer who is also considered a reader, teacher, thinker, and advocate. This indi...

Bought by KPIP-LP and KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 20:40
  • Purchases: 2
The Art of Peter Smith, Author Of "A Cavalcade of Lesser Horrors"
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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Can you image writing about all those embarrassing and awkward moments in your life, and publishing them into stories for the whole world to read? ...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Jun 06, 2013
  • Length: 20:07
  • Purchases: 1
The Art of Peter Geye, Author of "The Lighthouse Road"
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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On this episode of Art Beat, we visit with MN author Peter Geye. You may remember the last time Peter we visited with Peter about his book "Safe Fr...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Jun 06, 2013
  • Length: 21:02
  • Purchases: 1
The Art of MN Author, Katrina Vandenberg
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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On today’s Art Beat we are talking with author and poet Katrina Vandenberg. Katrina will be telling us about her two books “Atlas” and “The Alphabe...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Jun 06, 2013
  • Length: 46:08
  • Purchases: 1
A Ghost of An Idea
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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Today on Art Beat we feature something a little bit different, but it will get you into the holiday spirit. Kathy Peterson who happens to be the ar...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Jun 04, 2013
  • Length: 10:48
  • Purchases: 1
The Art of MN Author, Rachael Hanel
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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On this episode of "Art Beat" we visit with Waseca native Rachael Hanel. Rachael's memoir "We'll Be The Last Ones To Let You Down" explores her mem...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: May 14, 2013
  • Length: 29:02
  • Purchases: 1
National Poetry Month Celebration
From: NPR Illinois
Series: Quiddity
Caption: Quiddity International Literary Journal
A National Poetry Month celebration featuring original works of poetry read by the authors—includes Jonathan Veach’s “Songsmithing,” Donelle Dreese...

Bought by KSFR


  • Added: Mar 28, 2013
  • Length: 18:24
  • Purchases: 1
The Art of Author Peter Smith
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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Can you image writing about all those embarrassing and awkward moments in your life, and publishing them into stories for the whole world to read? ...

Bought by KPIP-LP and KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 05, 2013
  • Length: 20:07
  • Purchases: 2
The Beat: CarolAnn Russell - "Limoncello"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: The Beat
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CarolAnn Russell is a Professor of English at Bemidji State University. She has published four full-length books of poetry. Russell has also been a...

  • Added: Jan 22, 2013
  • Length: 01:50
The Art of Minnesota Author, Kevin Fenton
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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On this episode of Art Beat, we visit with Minnesota author and Winona native, Kevin Fenton. Kevin penned the book "Merit Badges" which he describe...

Bought by KPIP-LP, KVSC, and KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 07, 2012
  • Length: 32:55
  • Purchases: 3