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Blues America 22 - The Jerry Lawson Legacy Project 2
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Jerry Lawson documents his early days in New York and discusses songs from the Persuasions first album, Acappella (1970, Reprise/Straight Records).

Bought by Public Radio East, GCR (Global Community Radio), KDLG, KPIP-LP, and KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Oct 16, 2015
  • Length: 54:20
  • Purchases: 5
Episode 1542
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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This hour features tributes to Smokin' Joe Kubek, Dave Lyons, and great new release Blues music.

Bought by WJSU and WSGE


  • Added: Oct 14, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
The Racial Politics of Disney Animals
From: Bitch Media
Series: Popaganda
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Scholar Walidah Imarisha talks about the racial messages of movies like The Jungle Book.

Bought by XRAY.fm


  • Added: Sep 01, 2015
  • Length: 14:07
  • Purchases: 1
Stars for Freedom (Hour Long Version)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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The little-known story of how black actors and entertainers in Hollywood contributed their money, connections, and fame to aid the civil rights mov...

Bought by WCNY, WVAS, Vermont Public, WRPI, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle and more


  • Added: Aug 21, 2015
  • Length: 53:53
  • Purchases: 10
Stars for Freedom (Half Hour Version)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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The little-known story of how black actors and entertainers in Hollywood contributed their money, connections, and fame to aid the civil rights mov...

Bought by WJCT, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WKCC, KRDP, KENW and more


  • Added: Aug 21, 2015
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 6
The Black Cowboys of the Illinois Savannah
From: Carla Sanders
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On fifty-two square miles of rural land in Kankakee County Illinois there is a unique sand savannah sandwiched between corn and soybean fields wher...

  • Added: Aug 09, 2015
  • Length: 11:26
3 1/2 MINUTES, TEN BULLETS -- Marc Silver Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Marc Silver, San Francisco, CA 6/16/15, Credit: Andrea Chase
Marc Silver talks options, principles, and humanizing a statistic.

  • Added: Jul 22, 2015
  • Length: 20:04
The Art of JuCoby Johnson
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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On this episode of Art Beat, we visit with a new cast member of Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona MN. This individual recently graduated f...

  • Added: Jul 07, 2015
  • Length: 22:01
Janiva Magness Interview (Episode 1528)
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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Johnny Full-Time is joined for conversation and music by multiple Blues Music Award winner and BB King Entertainer of the Year, Janiva Magness.

Bought by KPVL and WJSU


  • Added: Jul 07, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Joe R. Landsdale discusses "Paradise Sky"
From: Steven Nester
Series: Poets of the Tabloid Murder
Caption: Paradise Sky
Joe R. Lansdale is the author of more than three dozen novels, including The Thicket, Edge of Dark Water, The Bottoms, and A Fine Dark Line. He has...

  • Added: Jun 26, 2015
  • Length: 15:19
INFINITELY POLAR BEAR -- Maya Forbes Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
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Maya Forbes talks understanding social cues, having honest conversations, and being a sloppy dynamic team.

  • Added: Jun 19, 2015
  • Length: 09:18
Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence and Mr. Flowe
From: Kenneth Flowe
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"Look out for some more hits." Music Producer Amen-Ra sat down with me for a telephone interview and it turns out he aint finished yet!

  • Added: Apr 27, 2015
  • Length: 05:29
Is This Thing On? and Unlearning Racist Lessons
From: AARP Radio
Series: Prime Time Radio
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First, tech consultant Abbey Stokes has developed wide-ranging knowledge of her field. In her new book, Is This Thing On?, she explains everything ...

Bought by WCNY, Harford Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Apr 14, 2015
  • Length: 59:54
  • Purchases: 3
Episode 1514 Gary Burnett Interview
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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This week, Johnny Full-Time is joined by Dr. Gary Burnett, author of the new book 'The Gospel According To The Blues.'

Bought by WJSU and WSGE


  • Added: Mar 31, 2015
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 2
First Novel to TV Series: Author Jason Mott and “The Returned"
From: Diana Korte
Series: Booktalk
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Jason’s first novel was inspired by a dream in which his late mother visited him. He goes on to describe his day job while he was writing the book ...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Feb 19, 2015
  • Length: 09:55
  • Purchases: 2
I Am Somebody! An interview with Det. Cookie
From: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media
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Officer Denise Cookie Boulden is a Detective for the Seattle Police Department. She’s well known for her work with youth and the elderly. Detecti...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2015
  • Length: 06:31
DEAR WHITE PEOPLE -- Justin Simien Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Justin Simien, San Francisco, CA 10/17/14, Credit: Andrea Chase
Justin Simien talks satire, social mirrors, and the truth of life.

  • Added: Oct 21, 2014
  • Length: 11:56
Grandmaster Flash on the History of DJ Scratching
From: WBEZ
Series: Vocalo Presents
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According to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, "Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five fomented the musical revolution known as hip-hop. Theirs was a p...

Bought by WFHB and WETD


  • Added: Oct 14, 2014
  • Length: 02:34
  • Purchases: 2
Martin Woods on Challenges for Black Opera Singers
From: WBEZ
Series: Vocalo Presents
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Martin Woods talks to Audra Wilson about the challenges and the rewards of being a Black Operatic Baritone from the West Side of Chicago, and takin...

Bought by WFHB


  • Added: Sep 15, 2014
  • Length: 08:55
  • Purchases: 1
DON MURRAY: UNSUNG HERO -- Don Malcolm Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Don Malcolm, San Francisco, CA 7/2/14, Credit: Andrea Chase
Don Malcolm talks chance meetings, cultural metaphors, and the courage of convictions.

  • Added: Jul 11, 2014
  • Length: 17:25
Truckin My Blues Away
From: AARP Radio
Series: Prime Time Radio
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A music-rich special introduces listeners to the stories and sounds of four older Southern bluesmen, and to the efforts of Tim Duffy, founder of th...

Bought by KMUD and WCWP


  • Added: Jul 08, 2014
  • Length: 01:01:58
  • Purchases: 2
Furious Love (Half Hour Version)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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Nancy Schoenberger chronicles the tempestuous romance of Liz & Dick in her book Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of...

Bought by WJCT, WMNF, WLIW, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jul 03, 2014
  • Length: 28:58
  • Purchases: 4
America the Beautiful (Half Hour Version)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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A stirring collection of patriotic music performed throughout U.S. history by African Americans, sometimes in the face of public hostility. Also, s...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, WUFT, WJCT, WFHB, WLIW and more


  • Added: Jun 20, 2014
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 6
Cissy Houston: A Sweet Inspiration
From: New Jersey Radio Exchange Network
Series: A. Curtis Farrow In Conversation With Another Great Performer
Caption: Ms. Cissy Houston
Emmy Award Winning Producer & Director, A. Curtis Farrow In Conversation With Another Great Performer, Ms. Cissy Houston.

  • Added: Jun 17, 2014
  • Length: 20:00
Good Talk, Dad
From: AARP Radio
Series: Prime Time Radio
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First, journalist Willie Geist has had an especially unique relationship with his father, Bill Geist. They discuss many cherished memories in their...

Bought by WCWP


  • Added: Jun 17, 2014
  • Length: 59:54
  • Purchases: 1

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