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David Owen discusses his nonfiction book, Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River. He also reads a short segment from the book.

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, KZMU Moab Community Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 30, 2017
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 6

  • Added: Aug 19, 2017
  • Length: 57:59
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Cover of People of Yellowstone book, Credit: Steve Horan
Today on World Footprints we will examine some troubling realities of Western conservation efforts in Africa; we’ll connect with life in Italy; tak...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2017
  • Length: 59:55
Caption: A recently separated calf waits in a wheelbarrow as a farmer prepares her solitary crate. Spain, 2010 , Credit: Jo-Anne McArthur : Animal Equality
Award winning photographer Jo-Anne McArthur on her We Animals Archive - a free resource for activists to share hauntingly beautiful images of anima...

  • Added: Apr 18, 2017
  • Length: 28:28
Caption: Dr. Rush Holt
The Trump Administration is calling for drastic cuts in scientific research and development.

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Apr 09, 2017
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: March for Science
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order. Its purpose is to reverse efforts to shrink America’s carbon footprint.

Bought by WCPN, KVSC, and KCBX


  • Added: Mar 30, 2017
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
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An audio postcard highlighting the amazing migration of Allen's Hummingbirds along the pacific flyway. Best aired late winter through spring and su...

Bought by WNED Buffalo and Radio Newark


  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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The practice of hunting wild birds with trained birds — for fun — is called falconry. Though it came into its own almost 1,000 years ago in England...

Bought by 'The Sea'


  • Added: Feb 03, 2017
  • Length: 31:40
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Greg Sarris
Given the extreme economic disenfranchisement of Native American tribes, being an Indian in modern times has given rise to Indian casinos. Chairman...

  • Added: Jan 31, 2017
  • Length: 28:30
Caption: Sarah van Gelder
No matter how we voted in this last election, all of us can agree on one thing. Our country, and the world, faces significant problems: Racism to c...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Jan 11, 2017
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Sandra Steingraber
Facing climate disruption, it's imperative to fast-forward the transition to power civilization on clean energy. The growing global movement to tra...

  • Added: Jan 03, 2017
  • Length: 28:30
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Did you know that organic farming is biologically based, ecologically sound, and protects biodiversity, soil and water quality? Join Food Sleuth ...

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  • Added: Nov 04, 2016
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Did you know that 70 percent of all amphibians, globally, are in decline or at threat of going extinct? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered ...

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  • Added: Oct 27, 2016
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Did you know that our immune system could be affected by GMOs? And that scientists who question the safety of GMOs often risk intimidation? Join F...

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  • Added: Oct 07, 2016
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Professor Rashad Shabazz
Imagine a large population of Americans living in prison-like-conditions. That’s what it’s like in the so-called Black Belt of South Side Chicago.

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  • Added: Aug 09, 2016
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Mycologist Terry Henkel discusses the diversity of fungi, loosely called mushrooms, and their importance to ecosystem health and the Klamath bioreg...

Bought by WNED Buffalo, Radio Newark, and KFOI Radio


  • Added: Jul 15, 2016
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Did you know that the vast majority of genetically engineered crops are engineered to withstand spraying with the herbicide, glyphosate? And that o...

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  • Added: Apr 14, 2016
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Gloria Feldt
Around the world, women are inspiring each other to envision a world where women lead, but quite differently. Women are spontaneously redefining po...

  • Added: Mar 25, 2016
  • Length: 28:30
Caption: James Hansen
The climate crisis is a crisis of governance and leadership. Will we move rapidly enough to realign our policies, politics and economy to stabilize...

  • Added: Mar 25, 2016
  • Length: 28:30
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This week's summary of under-reported news followed by these interviews: Ratings and Profit "Trump" Journalism, As Big Media Gives "The Donald" Bil...

Bought by WRIR and WMUU-LP


  • Added: Mar 23, 2016
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Ken Geiser
We are surrounded by chemicals every day. They’re in our clothing, cosmetics, household products, electronics, and even our children’s toys.

Bought by KVSC, KCBX, and KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Dec 09, 2015
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Mike Bond
Some of America’s most corrupt politicians can be found in the state of Maine. According to a Gallup Poll last year, citizens rate their legislator...

Bought by KVSC, WRGY, and KCBX


  • Added: Aug 20, 2015
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 3
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Ever wonder where your favorite fast food fries are grown, and under what conditions? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda...

  • Added: Jul 10, 2015
  • Length: 28:00
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If you think the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s first priority is protecting public and environmental health, get ready for a few surprises...

  • Added: Jun 12, 2015
  • Length: 28:00
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The 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership has been causing conflict of late, with a broad range of disagreements over key provisions and debates inte...

  • Added: Jun 02, 2015
  • Length: 05:45