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Genius
From: KVNF
Series: Belief Systems and Other B.S.
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The diagnosis of genius is sometimes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Mar 26, 2008
  • Length: 03:31
  • Purchases: 1
Maine Town Meeting
From: The humble Farmer
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People from away don't understand the Maine mind

  • Added: Mar 25, 2008
  • Length: 01:36
Sherlock Holmes and Solar Energy
From: The humble Farmer
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Solar energy problem solved by a superficial knowledge of English literature

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Mar 24, 2008
  • Length: 01:47
  • Purchases: 1
Snow Rage in Nictau, New Brunswick
From: The humble Farmer
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Even people who love winter might experience snow rage.

  • Added: Mar 23, 2008
  • Length: 02:03
What is The Purpose of Government?
From: The humble Farmer
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People disagree on the reason for having a government.

  • Added: Mar 22, 2008
  • Length: 02:02
The Penalty for Copying a DVD
From: The humble Farmer
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Is the penalty for copying a DVD commensurate with the crime?

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Mar 21, 2008
  • Length: 01:05
  • Purchases: 1
Effects of Binge Drinking
From: The humble Farmer
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Young people who binge could be risking serious damage to their brains

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920 and Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Mar 16, 2008
  • Length: 01:06
  • Purchases: 2
What is Television For?
From: The humble Farmer
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Television has a purpose in our lives

Bought by PRX Remix and Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Mar 15, 2008
  • Length: :31
  • Purchases: 2
Cell Phones and Automobile Accidents
From: The humble Farmer
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Cell phones are causing automobile accidents

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Mar 14, 2008
  • Length: 01:36
  • Purchases: 1
Messiah Complex
From: Jodi Eichelberger
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Writer Jodi Eichelberger traces his Messiah Complex back to early childhood

  • Added: Feb 12, 2008
  • Length: 20:45
When I Met Elvis
From: Pam Mandel
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Alaska Traveler Meets Elvis in Skagway

  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 06:41
The Reckoning
From: Fitz Cahall
Series: The Dirtbag Diaries
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Photographer Blake Gordon cycles through South America hoping to capture the quintessential photo that illustrates his travels. But travel by bike ...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2008
  • Length: 26:47
Devils Tower
From: James Mills
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A piano playing rock climber shares life experience on Devils Tower

  • Added: Jan 03, 2008
  • Length: 19:37
Chicken John, The Other White Mayor
From: Eric Zassenhaus
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Chicken John is running for second place for San Francisco Mayor. He's been laughed at on Fox News, and called a dwarf by The San Francisco Chronic...

  • Added: Nov 09, 2007
  • Length: 03:46
Good Soldiers All
From: Dick Meister
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A commentary about the supporting roles played by me and my teen and pre-teen buddies on the World War II Home Front.

  • Added: Oct 29, 2007
  • Length: 04:17
Remembering Remus - Music and Fine Arts
From: Jacob C. Norman
Series: Remembering Remus
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Growing up in small town Michigan during the 70's.

  • Added: Jun 22, 2007
  • Length: 10:42
Healing in the Cards
From: David Kates
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David Kates seeks healing for a small business and himself.

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Jun 14, 2007
  • Length: 03:03
  • Purchases: 1
Vocal Cord Lost (and regained)
From: Wes Alwan
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On losing my voice and getting it backw

  • Added: May 22, 2007
  • Length: 01:58
Wisdom of the Absurd or Panty-Headed Mama
From: Rachel Bonham Carter
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An absurd moment with her earnest, younger self as seen through the objective eyes of middle age.

  • Added: Apr 24, 2007
  • Length: 04:02
The Cigarette Bath
From: Blunt Youth Radio Project
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Emily and her cousin Sarah come up with a novel scheme to save her grandfather from his smoking habit. Rather than being rewarded, their efforts la...

Bought by PRX Remix, WMPG, and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Mar 15, 2007
  • Length: 06:06
  • Purchases: 3
The Belltown Hustle
From: David Weinberg
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Welcome to the world of the belltown posse...

  • Added: Feb 27, 2007
  • Length: 11:11
The Hive
From: amara hark-weber
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The story of a new comer to Athens, Greece, and what she finds in her life there.

  • Added: Nov 24, 2006
  • Length: 03:39
Reverse Culture Shock
From: WFUV
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A New York essayist returns from a long trip abroad.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 12, 2006
  • Length: 05:41
  • Purchases: 1
Legacy
From: Joseph Dougherty
Series: Story Salon Live
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Salon regular and Emmy winning writer Joseph Dougherty discovers an unnoticed gift in a crowded train station.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 23, 2006
  • Length: 03:15
  • Purchases: 1
We're Just Gonna Go Around The Block
From: Joseph Dougherty
Series: Story Salon Live
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Salon founder Beverly Mickins tells about confronting a lifetime of fear in order to take her first driving lesson.

  • Added: Aug 19, 2006
  • Length: 03:50