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I'd Rather Kiss A Pig
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: See It Through My Eyes
Caption: Texas Folklife x Akins High Listening Party flyer, Credit: Jennifer (Amora) Arriaga
Akins High School has an annual fall festival called Blue and Gold Night. It's a night with many activities, including a pig kissing "contest." Pro...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2019
  • Length: 04:19
Living the T1Dream
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Core by Open Orchard Productions
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Olivia was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2010. Three years later, her best friend, Allison, was diagnosed with the same disease. They talk to e...

Bought by KSKA


  • Added: Jan 25, 2016
  • Length: 05:45
  • Purchases: 1
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
The Demands on 2nd & 11th Graders Are Similar?
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
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It may seem obvious that the academic demands on an 11th grader are more intense than a 2nd grader. However, what may be surprising is the number o...

  • Added: Jan 20, 2015
  • Length: 03:43
It All Began in Room 1
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Elements by Open Orchard Productions
Caption: Miss Joanne, Credit: Olivia Polischeck
Even after 13 years, Olivia remembers the influence her preschool teacher, Miss Joanne, had on her in Room 1. Wanting to know more about Miss Joann...

  • Added: Dec 11, 2014
  • Length: 03:50
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
Learning to Laughing Through The Pain
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Core by Open Orchard Productions
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Since she was a little girl, Saphira's life has been structured around the limits of Cerebral Palsey. Pushing through physical and emotional pain, ...

Bought by KZYX


  • Added: May 16, 2013
  • Length: 06:17
  • Purchases: 1
From Music Studio to Big Screen
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: Fresh Picked by Open Orchard Productions
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How do the scores for Hollywood Blockbusters come to be? Talented composers like Michael Rubino create musical pieces crafted for the emotion on s...

  • Added: Apr 28, 2013
  • Length: 07:15
School
From: Janie B
Caption: PRX default Piece image
By interviewing seven high school students, ranging from sophomores to senoirs, this audio documentary captures the esscense of high school, and al...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 14, 2013
  • Length: 02:51
  • Purchases: 1
Public Sense Episode 2: Concealed Carry
From: Alexander Kirkpatrick
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We discuss the implications of Colorado's Concealed Carry Act. We Interview Virginia Tech Massacre survivor and gun control advocate, Colin Goddard...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2013
  • Length: 12:01
One Step at a Time: Handling Loss
From: Open Orchard Productions
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How does a teenage boy handle loss? David must face his father's impending death from lung cancer while also maintaining his studies and athletics.

Bought by PRX Remix and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 05:42
  • Purchases: 2
A trip to Chevak
From: Alaska Teen Media Institute
Caption: Kelsey Hernandez walks from teacher housing to Chevak School on a cold mid- April morning., Credit: Rosey Robards
ATMI reporter Kelsey Hernandez traveled with five Colony Middle School students to Chevak, Alaska. Adam Rose-Levy interviews her about her experi...

Bought by Radijojo World Children's Radio Network


  • Added: Jan 12, 2010
  • Length: 15:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Singing Substitute Teacher
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Youth Radio Vermont
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Interview with substitute teacher in Middlebury, Vermont

Bought by KBRP Community Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jun 14, 2007
  • Length: 04:06
  • Purchases: 4
Making It Out of High School
From: SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network
Series: Making It . . .
Caption: PRX default Piece image
High school senior Lena Eckert-Erdheim explores making it out of high school and making a decision about what to do next.

Bought by KUOW, New Hampshire Public Radio, and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Apr 03, 2007
  • Length: 04:08
  • Purchases: 3
Earl Pappy
From: SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network
Series: Passionate Citizens
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Kiah profiles her high school principal Earl Pappy

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Feb 15, 2007
  • Length: 07:37
  • Purchases: 1
Interview with a Bikemonster
From: Kids of CAT
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David and Ed interview Eli about the bike he built last year.

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Nov 09, 2005
  • Length: 05:45
  • Purchases: 1