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Lana on Lana
From: renee wilde
Series: Women's Voices From The Dayton Correctional Institution
Caption: Dayton Correctional Institution, Credit: renee wilde
Lana Williams is serving life without parole. Here she describes a typical day.

  • Added: May 19, 2016
  • Length: 03:39
A Bow To Prince: An Appreciation of The Artist (Hour 2)
From: Paul Ingles
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Music host Paul Ingles continues his appreciation of Prince, the legendary musician who died April 21, 2016 at the age of 57. NPR Music's Ann Powe...

Bought by WUTC, Spokane Public Radio, WJAB, KZYX, WMNF and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2016
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 7
The Lower 9th Ward Lives On
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
Caption: Robert Green, Lower 9th ward resident, Credit: Andrew Stelzer
We visit the Lower 9th Ward Living Museum, to learn how some are trying to preserve the lessons and legacies of the past. And we talk to a residen...

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio


  • Added: Aug 03, 2015
  • Length: 13:31
  • Purchases: 1
StoryCorps: William Watford and Deidre Robinson
From: StoryCorps
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Many families with LGBTQ members across generations are personally familiar with the “coming out” conversation. Deidra Robinson and her father, Wi...

  • Added: May 08, 2015
  • Length: 02:02
StoryCorps: James Taylor and Darlene Lewis
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
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Darlene Lewis, who helps former inmates find employment, interviews James Taylor about his life after prison.

Bought by Public Radio for All, WMUU-LP, Blue Mountain Radio , WEZU, and WTJU


  • Added: Jan 09, 2015
  • Length: 02:14
  • Purchases: 5
StoryCorps: Raphael Hameed, Heidi Hameed, and Megiddëh Goldston
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
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Raphael and Heidi Hameed (R) lost their son when he was struck by a speeding car. They spoke with Megiddëh Goldston (L), the driver's sister, about...

Bought by Blue Mountain Radio , WEZU, and WTJU


  • Added: Jan 06, 2015
  • Length: 02:13
  • Purchases: 3
StoryCorps: Herman Travis and Robert Cochran
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
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Herman Travis speaks with his neighbor Robert Cochran about delivering food to elderly and disabled residents of his housing complex.

Bought by WMUU-LP, Blue Mountain Radio , and WTJU


  • Added: Dec 31, 2014
  • Length: 01:42
  • Purchases: 3
StoryCorps: Rowena Gore-Simmons and Kenya Gore
From: StoryCorps
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Rowena Gore-Simmons speaks with her daughter, Kenya Gore, about the year Rowena spent in prison.

Bought by WEZU


  • Added: Mar 15, 2013
  • Length: 01:56
  • Purchases: 1
StoryCorps Griot: Queen Jackson and Debra MacKillop
From: StoryCorps
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Queen Jackson tells her case manager, Debra MacKillop, how she became homeless.

Bought by WEZU, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, and KUOW


  • Added: Dec 19, 2011
  • Length: 02:16
  • Purchases: 3
"Gil Scott-Heron: In His Own Words"
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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Producer Dred-Scott Keyes looks at the life and music of poet, musician and composer, Gil Scott-Heron, who passed in New York City on May 27th.

  • Added: Jun 05, 2011
  • Length: 01:00:03
9. Dawud Raamah, dentist and soul singer
From: Joshua McNichols
Series: Day Job (2007-2008 series)
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Dayjob is a look at how (Seattle) musicians pay the rent

Bought by KLCC


  • Added: Aug 21, 2008
  • Length: 04:23
  • Purchases: 1
Remembering Dr. King's Assassination
From: Philip Graitcer
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Seniors in Atlanta Remember Where They Were When King Died

Bought by WABE, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, Georgia Public Broadcasting, and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Apr 02, 2008
  • Length: 03:22
  • Purchases: 4
WWOZ Street Talk- Chief Warren McDaniels Memorial
From: David Weinberg
Series: WWOZ- Street Talk
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Chief Warren McDaniels, the first black fire chief in New Orleans passed away on Feb. 23.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2008
  • Length: 06:28
WWOZ Street Talk - an Elegy for Willie Tee
From: David Kunian
Caption: PRX default Piece image
6 minute radio piece with interviews and music about the New Orleans keyboadist, singer, and producer Willie Tee

  • Added: Oct 19, 2007
  • Length: 05:57