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A Young Scholar vs. the Recession
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
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Thomas McCall, a 20-year-old student-athlete and father-to-be, was already struggling to make it in the American job market. Courtney Supple produc...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2010
  • Length: 02:39
Practically Speaking: Strung Out on Credit
From: Ayana Contreras
Series: Practically Speaking
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The Road to Rehabilitation is littered with good intentions and foreclosures. Host Audra Wilson discovers that many Americans were literally addic...

Bought by WCSU-FM


  • Added: Oct 10, 2010
  • Length: 09:52
  • Purchases: 1
Culture Zone: African Chamber of Commerce
From: Heidi Lang
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Peter Gishuru, CEO of the African Chamber of Commerce in Seattle, WA, speaks about his organization's role in promoting trade with Africa and his o...

  • Added: Oct 02, 2010
  • Length: 15:03
African-American landmark turns 100, needs help
From: Jeanne Bonner
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The Herndon Home is facing financial uncertainty just as it's celebrating its centennial year. The imposing two-story brick mansion sits largely un...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 01, 2010
  • Length: 03:31
  • Purchases: 1
The Soulful Repair Man
From: Jill Strauss
Caption: Gayford Caston, Shoe Repairman, Credit: Jill Strauss
In collaboration with the Mapping Main Street Project (visit mappingmainstreet.org) Independent Radio Producer Jill Strauss captures the voice o...

Bought by WCSU-FM


  • Added: Mar 10, 2010
  • Length: 06:35
  • Purchases: 1
"Hard Times Harder In the Motor City" by S. Hulett
From: Michigan Radio Economy Special
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A look the epicenter of the recession, and how this downturn compares with previous ones.

Bought by WCSU-FM and WTIP


  • Added: Dec 09, 2009
  • Length: 04:11
  • Purchases: 2
Contractors of Color
From: George Mesthos
Series: Memories of WBRU
Caption: Elevator interview with John Kerry., Credit: Ryan Muller, 2007
This investigation epitomized my summer as News Director (2007). A tiny aspect of a Providence Journal story turned into an interview which turned ...

Bought by WCSU-FM


  • Added: Jun 09, 2009
  • Length: 07:31
  • Purchases: 1
The Trouble With Black boys
From: Smart City Radio
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This week on Smart City...every city has a unique story: how it came to be, who it's citizens are, and what its future holds. We'll speak with de...

Bought by KUOW, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, C89.5 - KNHC Seattle, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KUT-HD and more


  • Added: Apr 29, 2009
  • Length: 58:54
  • Purchases: 10
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
Building Entrepreneurship
From: National Black Programming Consortium
Series: Africa Open For Business
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A segment of the podcast series on successful business models in Africa.

  • Added: Apr 02, 2008
  • Length: 09:13
KERA Commentary: Erykah Badu: Honey and Vinyl
From: KERA
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Dallas-based singer's latest video speaks to the enduring popularity of vinyl records.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2008
  • Length: 04:01
The Illusion of Inclusion
From: With Good Reason
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Context for the subprime mortgage crisis and why it hits minorities hardest.

Bought by KRZA


  • Added: Dec 18, 2007
  • Length: 29:48
  • Purchases: 1
WWOZ Street Talk-The Slow Road to Recovery in New Orleans East
From: David Weinberg
Series: WWOZ- Street Talk
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Winn Dixie recently opened in New Orleans East and while the rest of the area is slow to rebuild, residents are at least able to make groceries. I ...

  • Added: Oct 04, 2007
  • Length: 05:58
There used to be businesses in South Rome
From: LA Lands
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This piece focuses on memories of businesses located in the historically black neighborhood of South Rome (Rome, Floyd County, Georgia), a communit...

  • Added: Jun 08, 2007
  • Length: 02:35
This I Believe Pledge Spot - Power of Numbers
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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In this fundraising spot, This I Believe host Jay Allison introduces listeners to New York City Finance Commissioner Martha Stark, the city's tax c...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, WEZU, KJZZ, KERA, Colorado Public Radio and more


  • Added: Feb 12, 2007
  • Length: 02:51
  • Purchases: 6
This I Believe - Christian McBride
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Jazz bassist Christian McBride believes being cool leads to a longer, happier and more productive life.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KJZZ, and WEKU


  • Added: Feb 02, 2007
  • Length: 03:15
  • Purchases: 4
This I Believe - Martha Stark
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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New York City Finance Commissioner Martha Stark believes numbers shape our lives more than we realize.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ


  • Added: Oct 06, 2006
  • Length: 03:58
  • Purchases: 3
Taxi Line
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Somali taxi drivers in Portland Maine sit with their frustrations, hopes, and memories.

Bought by WMPG


  • Added: May 24, 2006
  • Length: 06:44
  • Purchases: 1
Dec. 23: Russian - Alona on Mrs. Walker
From: Alona Suvórova
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Birthday piece

  • Added: Dec 23, 2005
  • Length: 01:55
Dec. 23: English - Alona on Mrs Walker
From: Alona Suvórova
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Birthday piece

  • Added: Dec 23, 2005
  • Length: 02:44
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Slavery, Capitalism, and Business Ethics.
From: WQLN
Series: Chautauqua Lectures
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Rev. Jesse Jackson argues for big business to invest in the under classes.

Bought by WUSM, KSFR, KUOW, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Sep 13, 2004
  • Length: 59:32
  • Purchases: 4
Garbage Man-Long Version
From: Richard Paul
Series: People Who Work
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A trashman talks frankly about his life and work

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KUT, Vocalo.org, PRX Remix, KVNF and more


  • Added: Jan 06, 2004
  • Length: 09:00
  • Purchases: 7
Barber Shop-Long Version
From: Richard Paul
Series: People Who Work
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Keeping community alive along an aging business strip that's either all the way down or well-on-its-way-up.

Bought by Raven Radio, WHCP-LP Cambridge, Raven Radio, XRAY.fm, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 06, 2004
  • Length: 04:40
  • Purchases: 8
Barber Shop-Short Version
From: Richard Paul
Series: People Who Work
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Keeping community alive along an aging business strip that's either all the way down or well-on-its-way-up.

Bought by KUOW, KUHB, and WBFO


  • Added: Dec 27, 2003
  • Length: 03:40
  • Purchases: 3
Garbage Man-Short Version
From: Richard Paul
Series: People Who Work
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A trashman talks frankly about his life and work

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge, New Hampshire Public Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, Delta College Public Radio, KUOW and more


  • Added: Dec 22, 2003
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 11