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Wild Raspberries
From: Prairie Public
Series: Essays from the Veeder Ranch
Caption: Jessie Veeder (Scofield)
Jessie reflects on one of the simple joys of rural living ... the wild raspberry patch.

  • Added: Oct 13, 2011
  • Length: 05:21
Portland Fruit Tree Project
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
Caption: Shiro plums picked by the Portland Fruit Tree Project (after this photo was taken), Credit: Portland Fruit Tree Project
The Portland Fruit Tree Project harvests fruit that would otherwise go to waste and gives it to area food banks, where fresh produce is scarce.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Sep 01, 2011
  • Length: 05:16
  • Purchases: 1
Cooking up a new definition of Afrocentrism
From: KALW
Caption: Tsedey Seifu and Faiza Farah founded Afro Urbanites, a social organization that aims to redefine what it means to be Afrocentric
When people from Africa move to the U.S., they’re faced with a question: are they African Americans, or Africans in America? Many tend to call them...

  • Added: Jun 23, 2011
  • Length: 06:14
Red Hot Chili Peppers
From: Vermont Public
Series: Charlie's Garden Journal
Caption: There's no mistaking a hot pepper, Credit: Courtesy fRedi via Flickr
Charlie Nardozzi, expert horticulturist, talks about red hot chili peppers that range in intensity from mild to so-strong-they-are-used-for-nationa...

Bought by WMNR and WMNR


  • Added: May 23, 2011
  • Length: 02:30
  • Purchases: 2
Emeryville's poet laureate thinks outside the big box
From: KALW
Caption: Janell Moon is Emeryville's first poet laureate
It may surprise you to learn that 40 of the 50 states have Poet Laureates, as do a growing number of California cities – including Emeryville, whic...

  • Added: May 16, 2011
  • Length: 06:43
Why do you volunteer?
From: Alaska Teen Media Institute
Caption: PRX default Piece image
For the fun? The feeling you get it from it?

Bought by Radijojo World Children's Radio Network


  • Added: May 09, 2011
  • Length: 04:58
  • Purchases: 1
Portrait of an Artist: Sally Jenkins
From: KUT
Series: Portrait of an Artist-a semi-regular series
Caption: Sally Jenkins, Credit: Rebecca McInroy
Writer Sally Jenkins stopped by the KUT studios to talk about her development as a writer, her father’s influence, and her perspective on the writi...

  • Added: Apr 28, 2011
  • Length: 14:44
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From: [redacted] [redacted]
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convalescence

  • Added: Apr 20, 2011
  • Length: 04:42
Erin go Bragh (1 hr.)
From: Loyola Productions, Inc.
Series: Kaleidoscope
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Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with this edition of Kaleidoscope. From Mose the Firefighter to terminology and Irish practices, here is a look at th...

Bought by KREV-LP


  • Added: Feb 14, 2011
  • Length: 47:56
  • Purchases: 1
In The Land Of The Summer
From: Littleglobe
Caption: photo by Hamed Saber from Flickr
"In The Land Of Summer" is a fictional piece written by Marzia Dessi. Marzia's land of the summer can be seen as an allegory for growing up or the ...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2011
  • Length: 03:23
C.J. Box, author of Nowhere To Run
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Wyoming writer C.J. Box is the author of ten Joe Pickett novels, a series of thrillers about a game warden. During this program Box talks with TWQ ...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 16, 2011
  • Length: 29:05
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 10/9/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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HIS HOUSE HAS NOW BECOME A GHOST...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Oct 06, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
That Barbershop Chord
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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They have no band. No backup. No room for error. In a barbershop quartet the only instrument is the vocal chords.

  • Added: Jun 07, 2010
  • Length: 06:14
Riddles from the Border Regions, 1/30/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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THIS SAILBOAT OF THE ENDLESS SANDS...

Bought by KMXT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Feb 05, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Riddles from the Border Regions, 12/26/09
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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HIS FIRST NAME, REMEDY OR SPICE...

Bought by KMXT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Dec 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Dolly Parton
From: Joyride Media
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Dolly Parton and friends talk about her history, songwriting, business savvy and philanthropy.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, Prairie Public, Troy Public Radio, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 27, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 25
Central Park Sound Tunnel
From: Mary Wilson
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A walk through the Sound Tunnel in Central Park with producer Mary Wilson.

  • Added: Aug 13, 2009
  • Length: 03:38
Mindful Body -- Groks Science Show 2009-07-08
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Jeffrey Brantley discussed achieving a mindful body.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 07, 2009
  • Length: 28:25
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe - Jim Haynes
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Jim Haynes believes in bringing people together—even total strangers—over Sunday dinner in his home.

Bought by WEZU, KFOK-LPFM, and WEZU


  • Added: Mar 06, 2009
  • Length: 03:58
  • Purchases: 3
Senior Citizens Barber Shop
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A profile of a barbershop in Portland, Maine.

Bought by WMPG and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 05, 2009
  • Length: 05:03
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Brian Eno
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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English musician Brian Eno believes group singing is good for the mind, body, spirit and community.

Bought by WEZU, Marfa Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, KFOK-LPFM, WEZU and more


  • Added: Feb 03, 2009
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 8
This I Believe - Howard White
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Nike executive Howard White believes saying "hello" opens a door to deeper connections with people.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KUOW


  • Added: Sep 22, 2008
  • Length: 03:58
  • Purchases: 3
Interview With Alternative Press Magazine Founder Mike Shea
From: Youth Spin - KOOP 91.7 FM
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Interview with Alternative Press Magazine Founder Mike Shea

  • Added: May 14, 2008
  • Length: 05:16
This I Believe - Ed Glaeser
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Despite of our flaws, Harvard economist Edward Glaeser believes most people are decent human beings.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, Remix Radio, and KJZZ


  • Added: Nov 21, 2007
  • Length: 04:36
  • Purchases: 4
This I Believe - Amelia Baxter-Stoltzfus
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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College student Amelia Baxter-Stoltzfus believes in the freedom offered by semi-permanent hair dye.

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


  • Added: Oct 08, 2007
  • Length: 03:58
  • Purchases: 5