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‘That Rotten Spot’
From: Distillations
Series: Innate
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When the plague broke out in San Francisco in 1900, the public health department singled out Chinatown—as if Chinatown were the problem.

  • Added: May 15, 2023
  • Length: 51:34
Their last fight: Filipino veterans make a final push for recognition
From: American Homefront Project
Caption: Maximo Purisima Young, 97, displays photographs from his military service. He helped transport supplies and troops in World War II, then fought as a guerilla alongside American soldiers., Credit: Dorian Merina/American Homefront
During World War II, more than a quarter million Filipinos fought alongside American soldiers. Many are still awaiting the recognition promised to ...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KPBS, Texas Public Radio, and KPCC


  • Added: Jul 30, 2018
  • Length: 07:44
  • Purchases: 4
False Calm after Elections in Kyrgyzstan
From: International Crisis Group
Series: Crisis Group Podcast
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Four months after violence against immigrants, Kyrgyzstan is forming a new government. How will this contribute to stability? Crisis Group’s Centr...

  • Added: Nov 02, 2010
  • Length: 03:33
Myanmar Elections Could Reveal Border Tensions
From: International Crisis Group
Series: Crisis Group Podcast
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On 7 November, Myanmar will hold its first elections in 20 years. This could tear the border regions between Myanmar and China in ethnic conflict. ...

  • Added: Oct 29, 2010
  • Length: 02:57
Taiwan-Indigenous Minorities
From: Steve Herman
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Taiwan's indigenous tribes are getting better reception

Bought by KSUT


  • Added: Nov 10, 2005
  • Length: 06:37
  • Purchases: 1