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Teens with Anxiety
From: Debra Sloss
Series: STATE of MIND with Debra Sloss
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Episode 61 explores the stark reality that almost one in three adolescents will grapple with an anxiety disorder by age 18. Join us as college stud...

  • Added: Jan 19, 2024
  • Length: 57:54
Episode 2: Everyone Eats
From: Elia Powers
Series: Areas of Agreement
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A deep exploration of the urban-rural divide and how one group is trying to bring both sides together

  • Added: Nov 22, 2020
  • Length: 28:19
The Big Pond #23: Sorting Out Recycling
From: Goethe-Institut
Series: The Big Ponder – A Transatlantic Podcast
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Most of the Western world has a waste problem, and recycling has been pushed by policymakers as one of the best ways to combat it. In Baltimore and...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Apr 10, 2019
  • Length: 16:41
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 4: The High Price of Cheap Chocolate
From: Slow Melt Productions
Series: The Slow Melt: A Podcast About Chocolate
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“Hey everyone, our chocolate is getting cheaper!” On the surface, that sounds great. But the story behind the low costs is not good news. And a hig...

  • Added: Mar 06, 2017
  • Length: 24:00
The Sacrifices of Going Pro
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Elements by Open Orchard Productions
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Martin Redlicki is a 6'6 collegiate tennis star who is on the verge of going professional. What has he had to sacrifice along the way for the slim ...

  • Added: Oct 05, 2015
  • Length: 05:33
Inside Tow-Knight, Ep. 7: "Iron Woman Tackles the Pivot"
From: Jeremy Caplan
Series: Inside Tow-Knight
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You've got to be one brave businessperson to realize your startup is heading in the wrong direction, and do something about it. This week, we talk ...

  • Added: Mar 23, 2015
  • Length: 05:27
Save the Vaquitas!
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Elements by Open Orchard Productions
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High schooler William Whittenbury attacks the dire situation of the endangered porpoise - the vaquitas. William hopes to change the fate of the vaq...

  • Added: Mar 16, 2015
  • Length: 04:03
Inside Tow-Knight, Ep. 4: "What's your problem?"
From: Jeremy Caplan
Series: Inside Tow-Knight
Caption: Ana Ormaechea, Tow-Knight 2015 Fellow
Understanding your audience goes deeper than simply asking, "Do you like my idea?" This week, we talk about how to figure out what it is that your ...

  • Added: Mar 08, 2015
  • Length: 04:49
NEA Jazz Moments with JAMEY AEBERSOLD
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Three short "Moments" featuring 2014 NEA Jazz Master, Jamey Aebersold. Narrated by Mark Ruffin of The Real Jazz channel on Sirius-XM, we learn abou...

Bought by WKSU, Harford Community Radio, WRTI, KCSM, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 12, 2013
  • Length: 02:57
  • Purchases: 14
Is Chicago Ready For Another Supertall Skyscraper?
From: WBEZ
Series: Curious City
Caption: Chicago From Above, Credit: Wakedog via Flickr
Curious Citizen Andrew Wambach wanted to know: Is Chicago ready for another supertall skyscraper? If so, when?

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Nov 19, 2013
  • Length: 06:27
  • Purchases: 1
Ivy League Students in the ROTC (9:32)
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Elements by Open Orchard Productions
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Why would students at ivy league universities choose to be part of the military Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC)? Listen to find out how and...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Oct 29, 2013
  • Length: 09:32
  • Purchases: 1
Organic Path
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Stories Summer Institute 2013
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Organic Path: Two teens explore an unusual vocation that inspires new options for their future.

  • Added: Jul 30, 2013
  • Length: 04:33
Culturology: Teachings From Turtle Island: Stories of Anishinaabe People - Hour One
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Culturology
Caption: Teachings From Turtle Island
In this installment of Teachings From Turtle Island: Stories of Anishinaabe People, the first of ten programs being produced for Northern Community...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, WGZS, KKWE Niijii Radio, and Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio


  • Added: Apr 16, 2013
  • Length: 57:17
  • Purchases: 4
NEA Jazz Master Artie Shaw on Not Looking Back
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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ARTIE SHAW WAS ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE AND OUTRAGEOUS FIGURES IN JAZZ. HE ONCE WROTE AN EPITAPH FOR HIMSELF WHICH READ, HE DID THE BEST HE COU...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 30, 2009
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 8
Branford Marsalis on NEA Jazz Master Herbie Hancock’s classic “Headhunters”.
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Branford Marsalis explains how NEA Jazz Master Herbie Hancock's "headhunters" created shockwaves in the Jazz Community.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Sep 10, 2009
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis on Getting a Gig at Birdland
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis remembers Joe Glaser getting his band a gig at Birdland.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 13, 2009
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 8
NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb On Joining The Miles Davis Sextet
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Jimmy Cobb discusses joining The Miles Davis Sextet and his first gig.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb's Drumming Approach
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Jimmy Cobb on how the drummer defines the band and his approach to drumming.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master George Benson On Being A Child Prodigy
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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George Benson describes how he got a recording contract when he was nine years old.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master George Benson On His Pop Career
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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George Benson describes why he switched to the pop world.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 8
NEA Jazz Master George Benson on Jazz vs. Pop
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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George Benson describes his favorite music.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 21, 2009
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 7
What Role Should Charter Schools Play in Education Reform?
From: David Weinberg
Caption: PRX default Piece image
This is an in depth look at one of the many charter schools opening this fall in New Orleans

  • Added: Sep 04, 2007
  • Length: 12:59
WWOZ Street Talk-Silence is Violence
From: David Weinberg
Series: WWOZ- Street Talk
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A look at some of the initiatives started by Silence is Violence, which strives to address the crime and social issues facing New Orleans

  • Added: Aug 16, 2007
  • Length: 07:46
Crusts - Francine Hasegawa - Police Officer
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Career Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Francine Hasegawa - Police Officer - Detroit, Michigan, USA

Bought by WDET Detroit Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 25, 2006
  • Length: 03:53
  • Purchases: 1
Crusts - Rebecca Pearl - Pool Manager
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Career Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Rebecca Pearl - Pool Manager - Maryland, USA

  • Added: Jul 24, 2006
  • Length: 03:14