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November 2020 – LGBTQ youth react to the anti-marriage equality statement from Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Alito
From: Media for the Public Good, Inc. - OutCasting Media
Series: OutCasting Overtime
Caption: OutCaster Lil
OutCaster Lil presents OutCasters' views on statement from Justices Thomas and Alito attacking marriage equality

Bought by RADIOLEX


  • Added: Oct 30, 2020
  • Length: 08:33
  • Purchases: 1
Swipe Right for Hookup Culture!
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
Caption: College student using Tinder as a way to keep busy during the day., Credit: © 2018 Morgan Trau
"Hookup culture" is seen as just a part of society for college students. But could dating apps be what is harming relationships? Click play to hear...

  • Added: Apr 11, 2018
  • Length: 04:04
Where are you from?
From: Terrascope Radio
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"Where are you from? ... No, where are you REALLY from?" Because of her skin tone and features, Milani Chatterji-Len gets asked this question all t...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 05, 2016
  • Length: 04:12
  • Purchases: 2
Horror Films Are Art Too
From: Youth Radio
Series: Youth Radio Commentaries
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Youth Radio's Billy Cruz enjoys producing films as his way to express himself artistically, but his high school didn't see his films as art.

  • Added: Aug 19, 2015
  • Length: 01:03
Beyoncé Made Me A Feminist
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
Caption: Beyonce
Teen radio journalist, Lilli Carlsen, traces how her journey to become a feminist directly corresponds to musical artist Beyonce’s lyrics. For many...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 27, 2015
  • Length: 06:41
  • Purchases: 1
ADHD
From: KBEM
Series: Minneapolis Freestyle
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A Minneapolis high school student tells us in verse about his decision to come off his medication.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 19, 2014
  • Length: 02:46
  • Purchases: 1
Marriage
From: KBEM
Series: Minneapolis Freestyle
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Julisa, a young poet, gives her views on marriage which are pessimistic to say the least.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 19, 2014
  • Length: 03:18
  • Purchases: 1
The Tax I Pay Everyday
From: KBEM
Series: Minneapolis Freestyle
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You might say the piece is about the "dues" we pay. This rap-style piece from a high school student in Minneapolis is well-put.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 19, 2014
  • Length: 02:03
  • Purchases: 1
Life
From: KBEM
Series: Minneapolis Freestyle
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To Terrence, in his part of the world, you have to either play sports or do something illegal to support your family

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 18, 2014
  • Length: 01:58
  • Purchases: 1
My Hard Life
From: KBEM
Series: Minneapolis Freestyle
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Brian gives us a detailed description of how hard it has been for him to get by.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 18, 2014
  • Length: 02:06
  • Purchases: 1
Disability Awareness
From: Generation Justice Admin
Caption: Victor Torres, Credit: Generation Justice
We spoke with Generation Justice’s inspiring Victor Torres about some of the challenges he faces as a student with a disability.

  • Added: Feb 04, 2014
  • Length: 24:18
Soundtrack to School Violence
From: Philly Youth Radio
Series: Students of Violence
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Cristel Martinez came to America from the Dominican Republic with a dream to become a music producer. But the only music she hears in school, says ...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio, WGXC, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jul 10, 2011
  • Length: 05:02
  • Purchases: 3
What If
From: Littleglobe
Caption: Shooting Stars, Credit: By StephanVDS(.com)
In this piece, Ellie Evans, a student from the New Mexico School For The Arts, asks the question: What if? What if the world were different? This...

Bought by KUER and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 22, 2011
  • Length: 03:50
  • Purchases: 2
The Feeling Is Mutual
From: City High Radio
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Joe is a skater--as in skateboarder. He hates bike cops, and he's sure they hate him, too. In this short personal essay, Joe explains where his pre...

  • Added: Apr 30, 2010
  • Length: 03:33
Human Costs of Prescription Drugs
From: Appalachian Media Institute
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Commentator Natasha Watts asks listeners to consider the real costs of the prescription drug addiction epidemic in communities across the country.

Bought by WITF and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 14, 2008
  • Length: 02:10
  • Purchases: 2
John Trudell: Not an Activist, Poet or Musician, but Simply a Human.
From: Cultural Energy
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John Trudell on his past activism, his current values and beliefs.

Bought by KUPR low power FM, KKWE Niijii Radio, and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Sep 26, 2007
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 3
The Dark Lord Defended. AKA: Maybe Satan isn't such a bad guy, afterall.
From: SCAD Radio
Series: Interesting Point with SCADRadio
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The Devil's Bad Rap isn't so deserved

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Aug 16, 2007
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 1
What are we ever going to do with all these gay people?
From: SCAD Radio
Series: Interesting Point with SCADRadio
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An unconventional idea on homosexuality.

Bought by KRCB 104.9 and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jul 15, 2007
  • Length: 04:04
  • Purchases: 2
Jews are good tippers, and other what else you learn by waiting tables.
From: SCAD Radio
Series: Commentary Corral
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Tip your waiter, he isn't working for Jesus.

Bought by SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jul 02, 2007
  • Length: 01:35
  • Purchases: 2
Queer Theory, Commentary Corral
From: SCAD Radio
Series: Commentary Corral
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The Finer Points of Being Gay

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jul 02, 2007
  • Length: 06:25
  • Purchases: 1
Grabbing that First Chance to Vote
From: Appalachian Media Institute
Caption: PRX default Piece image
First-time voter Autumn Campbell from Jeremiah, Kentucky hopes that her vote really counts this year, because she has a list of issues that she wan...

Bought by WSCS-FM


  • Added: Nov 06, 2006
  • Length: 02:41
  • Purchases: 1
Leaving the Mountains
From: Appalachian Media Institute
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Growing up in rural Appalachia Machlyn Blair didn't think he would have much in common with teenagers from other places. But the current immigrat...

Bought by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, WGXC, WMNF, SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network, KUFM - Montana Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jun 05, 2006
  • Length: 01:36
  • Purchases: 11
Make Your Voice Heard-Vote Now!
From: Appalachian Media Institute
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Why should you vote? Eastern Kentucky youth speak out on how your vote can make real change.

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Mar 17, 2006
  • Length: :36
  • Purchases: 1
Rx Problem
From: Appalachian Media Institute
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Prescription drugs, especially oxycontin, has been a growing problem in southeastern Kentucky. Its not a problem most people want to talk about it...

Bought by YouthCast


  • Added: Jan 12, 2006
  • Length: 04:08
  • Purchases: 1
Katrina, Race, and High School
From: Blunt Youth Radio Project
Series: Blunt Responds to Hurricane Katrina
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Hurricane Katrina stirred up a national dialogue about racial inequality and prompted Blunt's Bly Lauritano-Werner to take a look at some of the di...

Bought by 90.5 WSNC, KZYX, PRX Remix, KSFR, KTNA and more


  • Added: Oct 18, 2005
  • Length: 04:15
  • Purchases: 6