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Museum of Broken Relationships
From: Shannon Service
Caption: Prosthetic leg donated by broken hearted soldier, Credit: The Museum of Broken Relationships
When Paul Simon outlined "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" 35 years ago, it turns out he missed a few. There are well over 400, in fact, as bagged, tag...

Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, New Hampshire Public Radio, WRVO Public Media, KFAI Minneapolis, KUT and more


  • Added: Dec 13, 2010
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 9
The Needle Drop: 11-06-10
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: The Needle Drop
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Experimental electronics from Skrillex, Gold Panda, and the new Brian Eno album.

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio, KISU, KSJD, Yellowstone Public Radio, KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 10, 2010
  • Length: 57:10
  • Purchases: 6
The Live Feed Presents: Maudlin
From: KQAL
Series: The Live Feed
Caption: Maudlin, Credit: via Maudlin on Facebook
On this edition of The Live Feed we feature Twin Cities based band Maudlin. Maudlin features Winona's own husband and wife team David Priebe (bass,...

  • Added: Oct 21, 2010
  • Length: 32:23
The Needle Drop: 09-18-10
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: The Needle Drop
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New music from Chromeo and the Walkmen.

Bought by WTIP, KPVL, KSJD, Yellowstone Public Radio, KISU and more


  • Added: Sep 19, 2010
  • Length: 57:08
  • Purchases: 6
The Needle Drop: 09-04-10
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: The Needle Drop
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New music from Interpol; plus, one of the most upbeat albums I've heard all year.

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio, KSJD, Yellowstone Public Radio, WTIP and more


  • Added: Sep 08, 2010
  • Length: 57:08
  • Purchases: 6
The Pakistani Art of Truck Decoration
From: Seattle Globalist
Caption: Truck Grille, Credit: Sarah Stuteville
Shipping is a big business in Pakistan. With new paved highways offering a fast track to Afghanistan and northern Pakistan, trucking is an importa...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 20, 2010
  • Length: 03:21
  • Purchases: 1
Castle in the Wilderness
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Our History
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The history of Hibbing High School with local historian Dan Bergen and photographer Larry Ryan.

Bought by KVSC and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jul 07, 2010
  • Length: 19:10
  • Purchases: 2
Commentator Guido on Lawn Mowing
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Between You and Me
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Guido's philosophy on lawn mowing? Let it be.

  • Added: Jul 06, 2010
  • Length: 05:02
Paula Brandel on Local Art
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: The Arts
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Paula Brandel talks local arts on The Morning Show with Heidi and John.

  • Added: Jul 02, 2010
  • Length: 09:37
The Maine Event
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Several times a month, art dealer Rob Elowitch becomes Robbie Ellis, "America's Sexiest Sexagenarian Superstud," a legend in Maine's independent wr...

Bought by WMPG and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jun 03, 2010
  • Length: 06:45
  • Purchases: 2
Even In Bleak Times, The Ukulele Thrives
From: Kyle Norris
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When times are tough, people cut-back on spending. But one little item has been selling quite well lately.

Bought by KUT and KUOW


  • Added: May 27, 2010
  • Length: 02:54
  • Purchases: 2
The Unknown Stars of Open Mic Night
From: Claire Franjola
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Performers at the Gulu-Gulu Café Open Mic Night in Salem, MA

  • Added: Mar 13, 2010
  • Length: 05:03
Global Guru-Mexico's Murals
From: Rachel Louise Snyder
Series: Global Guru Radio
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This week the Global Guru learns about the mural movement in Ajijic, Mexico, two generations after Diego Rivera's vision.

Bought by HCC Radio The Dragon and PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 08, 2010
  • Length: 02:46
  • Purchases: 2
Riddles from the Border Regions, 3/6/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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I HAVE TWO LEGS, I WEAR A BELT...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
The Needle Drop: Four Tet / The Soft Pack
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
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This week on the show, there is love in The Soft Pack.

Bought by WTIP, Yellowstone Public Radio, and KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 08, 2010
  • Length: 57:10
  • Purchases: 3
The Needle Drop: Beach House Interview / Pink Skull
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
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This week, there's a pink skull in my beach house.

Bought by WTIP, Yellowstone Public Radio, and KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 11, 2010
  • Length: 57:07
  • Purchases: 3
Hands Up!
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Fritz Grobe and Stephen Volt perform together as Eepybird. You more likely know them as the Coke and Mentos Guys. You know, the ones on YouTube wh...

  • Added: Jan 06, 2010
  • Length: 05:45
Riddles from the Border Regions, 12/19/09
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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THE AGED LEAN NOT ON THIS CANE...

Bought by KMXT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Dec 15, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
The Needle Drop: Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: The Needle Drop
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This week, the Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo de Cotonou buys Real Estate.

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio, WSLR, KSJD, WTIP, Yellowstone Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 18, 2009
  • Length: 57:09
  • Purchases: 6
Riddles from the Border Regions, 10/24/09
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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JFM,so it begins...

Bought by KMXT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Oct 18, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
This week, the Dutchess & the Duke reach Holiday Shores.
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: The Needle Drop
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New music from The Dutchess & the Duke, Holiday Shores, Neon Indian, and Herman Dune.

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio, WSLR, WTIP, KSJD, Yellowstone Public Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 18, 2009
  • Length: 57:04
  • Purchases: 6
Riddles from the Border Regions, 10/17/09
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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BURSTING FORTH LIKE THE SUN...

Bought by KMXT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Oct 15, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Riddles from the Border Regions, 10/10/09
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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THE IMAGE OF HEALTH, TEMPTATIONS SYMBOL.

Bought by KMXT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Oct 15, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Riddles from the Border Regions, 10/3/09
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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ONE DROPS, MANY TURN.

Bought by KMXT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Oct 15, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Riddles from the Border Regions, 9/26/09
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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FAMILIAR THIS LETTER...

Bought by KMXT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Oct 15, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2

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