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Long Distance Love in Los Angeles - Shorter Version
From: Karen Fritsche
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In Southern California, everything depends on one thing: how long will it take to drive there? Whether it's where you work, where you eat, or wher...

  • Added: Dec 15, 2008
  • Length: 04:44
Multiples in Mass: Multiple Births and IVF
From: Rebecca Sheir
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Why Massachusetts is more than just the "Cradle of Liberty."

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 10, 2008
  • Length: 05:06
  • Purchases: 2
Women in Chemistry
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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Women scientists, past and present.

Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA and WTJU


  • Added: Sep 29, 2008
  • Length: 12:27
  • Purchases: 2
The Chemistry of Motherhood
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
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An episode on the science of motherhood.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 13, 2008
  • Length: 12:09
  • Purchases: 2
The macabre imagery and dream world of Alu
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
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Singer-songwriter delves into dark and quirky places

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 17, 2008
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
Novice Haunters: Our Type of Shopping
From: Glenn McKnight
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A story of two friends who are amateur home haunters from Michigan

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Jun 19, 2008
  • Length: 10:37
  • Purchases: 1
Damsel, Distressed
From: Eric Winick
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You're locked in your bathroom. Who will save you?

Bought by PRX Remix, KUT, KUT, KUOW, and WILL


  • Added: Jun 19, 2008
  • Length: 13:10
  • Purchases: 5
This I Believe - Laura Hall
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Utah factory worker Laura Hall believes in hip-hop music as a source of inspiration and education.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and Vocalo.org


  • Added: May 27, 2008
  • Length: 03:43
  • Purchases: 3
Sly Crooner Episode #9 The Ring
From: Geoffrey Tozer
Series: Sly Crooner
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Sly tells the story of some very bad behavior and then redemption.

  • Added: Feb 13, 2008
  • Length: 28:30
Are There Any More Rare, Plastic Ponies?
From: Julie Shapiro
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An unknown pastime to most, competitive model horse collecting is a serious passion for girls and women of all ages. But why?

Bought by PRX Remix, KFAI Minneapolis, and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 27, 2008
  • Length: 20:00
  • Purchases: 3
I FEEL BAD ABOUT MY NECK-audiobook review
From: AudioFile Magazine
Series: Earshot!
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Review of audiobook I Feel Bad About My Neck

  • Added: Jan 13, 2008
  • Length: 03:59
Reason #816 to Give to Public Radio: Chicks
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
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Why give to public radio? Live Wire Radio offers a reason you may not have heard yet.

  • Added: Aug 21, 2007
  • Length: 01:08
Why the Dudes Dig Me
From: Live Wire! Radio
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Personal essay by Courtenay Hameister, host of Live Wire Radio, featuring lots 'o' humiliating moments.

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, KFAI Minneapolis, WNIN, and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Jun 04, 2007
  • Length: 07:54
  • Purchases: 4
This I Believe - Corinne Colbert
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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In an age of bigger, faster, better, listener Corinne Colbert believes in settling for what you have.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KISU, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and KJZZ


  • Added: May 29, 2007
  • Length: 03:50
  • Purchases: 5
Interstice
From: Maria Howes
Caption: PRX default Piece image
If blooper tape could talk...

  • Added: May 21, 2007
  • Length: 03:13
Mr. Right
From: NAISA
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Not your normal personal ad

  • Added: Apr 19, 2007
  • Length: 02:48
Undatable in the Country
From: [redacted] [redacted]
Series: Undatable
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How do you find love in the sticks?

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 12, 2007
  • Length: 03:50
  • Purchases: 1
Nancy Buirski
From: SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network
Series: Passionate Citizens
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Adrian Boyes profiles Nancy Buirski, founder of the Full Frame Documentary Festival

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Feb 15, 2007
  • Length: 04:46
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe - Angelina Michetti
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
Caption: PRX default Piece image
NPR listener Angelina Michetti believes in seeking perfection of character through the study of karate.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, Remix Radio, and KJZZ


  • Added: Jan 31, 2007
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 4
Clifford & Kidd - It's Just Lunch
From: Jesse Thorn
Series: Comedy From Clifford & Kidd
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Sketch comedy from Clifford & Kidd

Bought by WUSM


  • Added: Jan 23, 2007
  • Length: 03:59
  • Purchases: 1
mascara - word of the day
From: Charles Hodgson
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The story behind the word "mascara"

  • Added: Nov 24, 2006
  • Length: 03:05
A Cook's Notebook: Salmon with a Pedicure
From: Ali Berlow
Series: A Cook's Notebook
Caption: PRX default Piece image
the chef thought that it was just another lunch

  • Added: Aug 28, 2006
  • Length: 03:12
Skin Stories
From: Joan Schuman
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Relationships to skin: an artful approach to dealing with pride and self-destruction.

  • Added: Jul 11, 2006
  • Length: 01:33
Goldfrapp Interview
From: Dan Kramer
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Goldfrapp previewing new alubm

  • Added: Feb 24, 2006
  • Length: 59:02
Home Planet: Ready for the Viagra "I Can't Get No Satisfaction" Tour?
From: Spokane Public Radio
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What is scarier than shrunken heads, dancing iguanas and King Tut? Cheryl-Anne Millsap thinks it might be The Rolling Stones 2005 concert tour.

  • Added: Aug 16, 2005
  • Length: 04:14

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