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WNYC's Fishko Files: Orchestra
From: WNYC
Series: WNYC's Fishko Files
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The Fishko Files, produced by WNYC's Sara Fishko, are personal, essay-like radio pieces on music, art, culture and media.

Bought by The WFMT Radio Network


  • Added: Apr 19, 2006
  • Length: 07:06
  • Purchases: 1
Active Voice Radio Interview Remix: Tamara Draut- STRAPPED!
From: Chris Goldstein
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Find out " Why America's 20-30 Somethings Can't Get Ahead" with Tamara Draut author of Strapped mixed with music

  • Added: Mar 29, 2006
  • Length: 07:11
Arabic Instruction in Mid-Missouri
From: Tim Carnahan
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There is a paucity of Arabic language instruction at Missouri's schools. The state's biggest University will begin offering a class in Fall, 2006.

  • Added: Mar 22, 2006
  • Length: 02:56
What's the Word? City of Ladies
From: Modern Language Association
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In 1405 Christine de Pisan wrote a landmark book called _The Book of the City of Ladies _in response to works that attacked and slandered women.

Bought by WLIW, WLIW, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WRNC-LP and more


  • Added: Feb 21, 2006
  • Length: 29:07
  • Purchases: 7
Until the Fat Lady Sings
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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The expression "the opera ain't over until the fat lady sings" gained national attention in 1978.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and WUAL


  • Added: Jul 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
  • Purchases: 2
Leotard
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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Jules Leotard is the eponym of the costume worn by dancers, gymnasts and acrobats.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jul 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:02
  • Purchases: 1
The Full Monty
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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The Full Monty means "the entire amount, the whole enchilada." Why?

  • Added: Jul 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
Dressed to the Nines
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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"Dressed to the nines," like so many English idioms, is a mysterious expression.

  • Added: Jul 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:02
Amazon
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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Who were the original Amazons, and why do they share a name with the South American river and the bookselling giant amazon.com?

Bought by KVNF


  • Added: Jul 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
  • Purchases: 1
RN Documentary: Adams in Amsterdam Part 1 – A Poet in Your Pocket
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: RN Documentaries
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First in series of three programs about John Adams’ 1780 trip to the Dutch Republic seeking support and recognition of the fledgling United States ...

  • Added: Jun 14, 2005
  • Length: 29:30
Rule of Thumb
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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The genesis of the phrase "rule of thumb" is uncertain.

  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
Good Samaritan
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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The story behind the coinage of the common expression "good Samaritan."

  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
Epitaph
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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A discussion of the etmology of the word epitaph.

  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:02
Dope
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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Origin and evolution of the word "dope."

  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:03
Best Laid Plans
From: Chrysti M. Smith
Series: Chrysti the Wordsmith
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A discussion of the origin of the expression "the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry."

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and KHSU


  • Added: Apr 15, 2005
  • Length: 02:02
  • Purchases: 2
What's the Word? Poet Michael S. Harper on the Poet's Art
From: Modern Language Association
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Michael S. Harper talks about what he teaches in his poetry classes and reads some his favorite poems.

Bought by WLIW, KUER, WLIW, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and more


  • Added: Apr 08, 2005
  • Length: 09:54
  • Purchases: 8
Dr. Christiane Northrup's Mind, Body, Spirit: a Holistic Approach to Wellness
From: WQLN
Series: Chautauqua Lectures
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Dr. Northrup makes the distinction between "health care" and medical crisis intervention.

Bought by KZYX, KZYX, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Oct 13, 2004
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Dr. Ned Hallowell: Dare To Forgive
From: WQLN
Series: Chautauqua Lectures
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Psychiatrist Ned Hallowell explains why forgiving is healing.

Bought by KMXT, Maine Public Radio, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Sep 13, 2004
  • Length: 59:46
  • Purchases: 3
Life Stories - Friendship
From: Jay Allison
Series: The Life Stories Collection
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Five stories of friends

Bought by KUER, WFAE, KPVL, KUT, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more


  • Added: Sep 22, 2003
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 15
Life Stories - Jobs: Teaching ("Educating Esme')
From: Jay Allison
Series: The Life Stories Collection
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The Diary of a First Year Teacher, "Educating Esme." One hour of a five-hour series of first-person portraits.

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., KUER, WFAE, KPIK-LP, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass. and more


  • Added: Sep 07, 2003
  • Length: 59:03
  • Purchases: 19