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White Van Man
From: Christopher Williams
Caption: White Van
They are seen as the kings of the road... but we see what being a self employed courier is really like.

  • Added: Dec 03, 2011
  • Length: 04:59
The Bushwick Book Club Seattle Presents!: Del Rey discussing A People's History of the United States and her musical approach to the book.
From: Geoff Larson
Series: The Bushwick Book Club Seattle Presents!
Caption: Del Rey, Credit: Jenny Sampson
Songwriter Del Rey talks about her approach to Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Sep 29, 2011
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Daily Rituals
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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People observe all sorts of small rituals, sometimes on a daily basis. But what separates these activities from daily routines, like brushing your ...

  • Added: Sep 01, 2011
  • Length: 05:37
The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter - A Big Read Documentary
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: The Big Read
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Actress Mary-Louise Parker said this is one her favorite novels of all time and so she jumped at the chance to read excerpts. There's commentary by...

Bought by KMUN, KPIP-LP, KQED, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KRZA and more


  • Added: Aug 18, 2011
  • Length: 29:07
  • Purchases: 6
A Conversation with Sean Wilentz about Bob Dylan
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Sean Wilentz discusses his biography, Bob Dylan in America.

Bought by Prairie Public and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Aug 08, 2011
  • Length: 28:33
  • Purchases: 2
Nine-Eleven: 10 Years After
From: Paul Fischer
Series: What's the Frequency, Kenneth? a newsical series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
This "newsical" program includes my notes, thoughts and interviews with visitors to Ground Zero in NYC on the morning after Osama bin Laden was ki...

  • Added: Jul 26, 2011
  • Length: 57:23
Naptime
From: Julia Barton
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Produced for the Third Coast Audio Festival Short Docs, 2006.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jul 21, 2011
  • Length: 02:30
  • Purchases: 1
Pittsburgh Compline
From: Sunday X
Series: Pittsburgh Compline
Caption: Heinz Chapel Chancel
Compline from Heinz Chapel on the University of Pittsburgh Campus. Programs will air weekly all year, designed for 11:00 PM to midnight Sunday air...

  • Added: Mar 20, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
Peculiar Privilege and the Elegy
From: Littleglobe
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Ece Ergadöz, a Turkish student at the United World College, explores her relationship with her mixed ethnic roots.

Bought by WMNF and YouthCast


  • Added: Jun 21, 2010
  • Length: 07:44
  • Purchases: 2
Comics Crusader: Remembering Jackie Ormes
From: Kyle Norris
Caption: Jackie Ormes, Credit: From the Collection of Judie Miles
One woman's cartoons present a realistic slice of history from a rarely heard perspective.

  • Added: May 27, 2010
  • Length: 05:11
The 'Discovery' of North America
From: With Good Reason
Caption: Pamlico Village, Credit: Library of Congress
Two Native American scholars explore how the Europeans' "Doctrine of Discovery" has affected American Indian nations from 1607 to today.

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KZYX, KMUD, KZMU Moab Community Radio, Aspen Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 11, 2009
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 10
A Conversation With Henry Diltz Part One
From: Jon Kanis
Series: State Controlled Radio
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State Controlled Radio host Jon Kanis has a conversation with legendary photographer and founding member of the Modern Folk Quartet Henry Diltz, on...

  • Added: Jul 14, 2009
  • Length: 01:59:52
The Needle Drop: Sunset Rubdown
From: Anthony Fantano
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This week, the soundtrack sounds of God Help the Girl and the brave pop ballads of Sunset Rubdown.

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


  • Added: Jul 05, 2009
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 7
Hailey Sings
From: Voices of Youth - Moab
Caption: PRX default Piece image
An account of the final 5 minutes before this singer goes on stage.

Bought by WGXC and WFIU


  • Added: Jun 29, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 2
THE COLOR OF NIGHT
From: Phillip Martin
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Race and the Sexual Politics of Nightlife in Chicago

  • Added: Feb 11, 2008
  • Length: 29:36
Kellyann: the Sound Healer
From: Evan Roberts
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Kellyann describes her job as a Sound Healer.

Bought by PRX Remix, EconomyBeat Podcast, Remix Radio, and 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 29, 2007
  • Length: 03:52
  • Purchases: 4
To peddle pleasure
From: Ryan White
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Voices of those who bring joy to those in need

  • Added: Aug 22, 2007
  • Length: 06:09
Marie's Crisis
From: Kevin T. Allen
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A relationship between Man, Father, God, and Piano Bar.

Bought by Third Coast Festival/Re:sound (Outside Purchaser), KFAI Minneapolis, and The PRX Podcast


  • Added: Dec 13, 2006
  • Length: 09:42
  • Purchases: 3
Harrigan
From: Song and Memory
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A Brooklyn woman how on St. Patrick's Day her father and his friends from the neighborhood would sing a spirited rendition of the classic drinking ...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, PRX Remix, New Hampshire Public Radio, The Neighborhood, and WFUV


  • Added: May 15, 2006
  • Length: 03:34
  • Purchases: 5
Graduation Story
From: Terin Mayer
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Emily Schwing is graduating out of sync, and without pomp and circumstance, but why should you care?

  • Added: Nov 25, 2005
  • Length: 05:31
Finding My Ma
From: SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network
Caption: PRX default Piece image
This is a piece about meeting someone I thought I already knew.

Bought by KUOW and WBEZ


  • Added: Nov 21, 2005
  • Length: 08:59
  • Purchases: 2
In a Bubble
From: Hillary Frank
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Four teens talk about what it's like to be quiet in school.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, Remix Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, WMPG, East Village Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 24, 2005
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 8
And Van Der Waals Said
From: Steven Tagle
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A poem that relates chemistry to relationships.

  • Added: Mar 16, 2005
  • Length: 01:22
Julie the Amtrak God
From: Jenny Asarnow
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Conversations with Julie, the voice on the Amtrak telephone line

Bought by KZYX, KZYX, WORLDcompass.org, KFAI Minneapolis, PRX Remix and more


  • Added: Feb 24, 2005
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 11
Pregnant?
From: monika mueller
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Contemplating Pregnancy through a song

  • Added: Oct 09, 2004
  • Length: 01:13