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Nathaniel Philbrick winner of the 2000 National Book Award for his history In the Heart of the Sea talks about the glories of Moby-Dick
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Charles W. Morgan at Sea
In his slim, lucid and compulsively readable book Why Read Moby-Dick, Nathaniel Philbrick makes an enthusiastic case for taking a look at Melville...

Bought by Prairie Public, KPIP-LP, KPTZ, Port Townsend, WA, and WNJR


  • Added: Nov 21, 2014
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 4
Babies: A Social Trend According to History
From: Ben Orlando
Series: History Repeating Itself
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In this short taken from our longer episode, "Babies. Why?" we talk to Dr. Christopher Ryan about the actual origins of "Baby Fever."

  • Added: Oct 30, 2014
  • Length: 08:59
What is Classic Rock?
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week's episode of Rock School explores the sociological implications of the term "classic rock." A collection of radio station data shows tha...

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, KSKQ, and KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 26, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
A Burnable Book (Half Hour Version)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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Murder, mystery, and poetry come together in medieval scholar Bruce Holsinger’s new novel set in Chaucer’s London.

Bought by WJCT, Harford Community Radio, KPTZ, Port Townsend, WA, WMNF, WLIW and more


  • Added: May 30, 2014
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 6
Anonymous and Diana
From: Littleglobe
Caption: Diana Moya Lujan's piece at the Museum of International Folk Art
An N’MPower participant, who wishes to remain anonymous, interviews Spanish Colonial artist Diana Moya Lujan, in a community engagement project bet...

  • Added: Apr 09, 2014
  • Length: 05:57
Marquell, Sharon, and Jane
From: Littleglobe
Caption: Sharon Wirtz, left, talks to Marquell Hicks, right, in front of a panel from the NM AIDS Memorial Quilt, Credit: Katy Gross
N’MPower participant, Marquell Hicks, interviews quilt artists Sharon Wirtz and Jane Gabaldon, in a community engagement project between the Museum...

  • Added: Apr 09, 2014
  • Length: 10:00
Meet Charley Goddard
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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On this episode of Culture Clique, we meet Charley Goddard. He is the newest character brought to life by the Minnesota Historical Society's Histor...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 19, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:40
  • Purchases: 1
Rob Ford's Predecessors
From: Ben Orlando
Series: History Repeating Itself
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Many people are talking about Rob Ford's behavior, but history is full of colorful politicians who balance public appeal with crazy behavior. In ou...

  • Added: Feb 16, 2014
  • Length: 14:21
British Invasion - Part One
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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From the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show through Herman's Hermits chart toppers, this week we explore the beginning of the British Invasion of Amer...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 05, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Creating a Federal Government
From: Hold That Thought
Series: People, Places, and Ideas to Explore
Caption: Gilbert Stuart, Lansdowne Portrait, Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Prof. Peter Kastor sheds light on how debates over the size and role of government have evolved over time, from the country's earliest days to the ...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2013
  • Length: 13:24
The Bob Weir Interview
From: Jake Feinberg
Series: In The Land of Giants
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Interview with rhythm guitar player from the Grateful Dead. Ranges from stories about The Reverend Gary Davis to Garcia's addictions.

  • Added: Dec 18, 2013
  • Length: 07:49
24 Life in the City
From: Matt Thompson
Series: Noise: A Human History
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David Hendy on the comforts and irritations of next-door's noise. Episode twenty-four of Noise: A Human History, ‘Life in the City'.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Nov 20, 2013
  • Length: 14:45
  • Purchases: 1
25 Capturing Sound
From: Matt Thompson
Series: Noise: A Human History
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How recording technology made it possible to catch the fugitive moment. Episode twenty-five of Noise: A Human History, Capturing Sound'

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis and PRX Remix


  • Added: Nov 20, 2013
  • Length: 14:47
  • Purchases: 2
Action Speaks "Paradise Found (and Lost?)" Frommer's 'Europe On $5 A Day' published, 1957
From: Action Speaks Radio
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This week's underappreciated date that changed America is the 1957 publishing of Frommer's "Europe on $5 A Day" and the American travel industry.

Bought by WGCU, Spokane Public Radio, WRIR, and KMXT


  • Added: Nov 06, 2013
  • Length: 53:28
  • Purchases: 4
The Legacy of Massive Resistance (Half Hour Version)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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When faced with a court order to integrate, Prince Edward County in Virginia closed its entire school system in 1959 rather than integrate. Now, fo...

Bought by WJCT, WABE, WFHB, and WTJU


  • Added: Oct 21, 2013
  • Length: 28:56
  • Purchases: 4
The Legacy of Massive Resistance (Hour Long Version)
From: With Good Reason
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When faced with a court order to integrate, Prince Edward County in Virginia closed its entire school system in 1959 rather than integrate. Now, fo...

Bought by WNYC, WRIR, WVAS, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WJAB and more


  • Added: Oct 21, 2013
  • Length: 53:52
  • Purchases: 10
Elaine's Personal History
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Series: History of Leech Lake
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Elaine shares her personal story with us.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 16, 2013
  • Length: 11:58
  • Purchases: 1
History of the City of Cass Lake
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Caption: General view of Cass Lake, 1900
Elaine talks about the history of the city of Cass Lake, MN.

  • Added: Oct 16, 2013
  • Length: 11:45
Shaynowishkung: Chief Bemidji
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Series: History of Leech Lake
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Elaine tells us about Shaynowishkung, also known as Chief Bemidji.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 15, 2013
  • Length: 10:15
  • Purchases: 1
Nelson Act At Leech Lake IV
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Series: History of Leech Lake
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Elaine continues her lesson on the Nelson Act At Leech Lake and Council Meeting 4.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 15, 2013
  • Length: 11:36
  • Purchases: 1
Nelson Act At Leech Lake III
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
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Elaine continues the Nelson Act At Leech Lake lesson.

  • Added: Oct 15, 2013
  • Length: 11:19
Nelson Act At Leech Lake II
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Series: History of Leech Lake
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Elaine continues her talk about the Nelson Act At Leech Lake. This includes council meeting three on back matters - Menominee land cession, floodin...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 15, 2013
  • Length: 11:27
  • Purchases: 1
Nelson Act At Leech Lake I
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Series: History of Leech Lake
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Elaine tells us about the first council regarding the Nelson Act on Leech Lake on August 8, 1889.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 15, 2013
  • Length: 10:51
  • Purchases: 1
1889 Nelson Act at Lake Winnibigoshish
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Series: History of Leech Lake
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Elaine tells us about the 1889 Nelson Act and the meeting held at Lake Winnibigoshish on August 31, 1889.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 15, 2013
  • Length: 09:39
  • Purchases: 1
1889 Nelson Act at Winnibigoshish II
From: KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle
Series: History of Leech Lake
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Elaine tells us about the 1889 Nelson Act council meetings that were held at Lake Winnibigoshish.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 15, 2013
  • Length: 11:45
  • Purchases: 1

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