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Holocaustic Substance

From: Merle Kessler

A move to deny Holocaust deniers.

Added: Jan 07, 2007
Length: 01:58

What Comes Next?: Jews & The Afterlife

From: Rebecca Sheir
Series: The End As Beginning: An Audio Exploration of the Jewish View of Death

When it comes to life after death, you get 5 Jews... you get 50 opinions.

Bought by Iowa Public Radio and Audible

Added: Dec 13, 2006
Length: 18:04
Purchases: 2

Dancing in the Rain: The Oakland General Strike

From: Dick Meister

a commentary marking the 60th anniversary of the Oakland general strike, one of the very few general strikes in U.S. history.

Bought by KPFT

Added: Dec 08, 2006
Length: 03:07
Purchases: 1

bombast - word of the day

From: Charles Hodgson

The story behind the word "bombast"

Added: Nov 24, 2006
Length: 02:40

assassin - word of the day

From: Charles Hodgson

The story behind the word "assassin"

Added: Nov 13, 2006
Length: 03:50

The Man Who Didn't Die

From: Dick Meister

A commentary marking the anniversary of the execution of Joe Hill, one of the most enduring and influential of American symbols.

Bought by KPFT

Added: Nov 05, 2006
Length: 04:06
Purchases: 1

Woody's Journey

From: Center for Emerging Media
Series: Shared Weight

Vietnam Veteran and drug therapist Woody Curry returns to Vietnam forty years later.

Bought by WRVO Public Media, KUOW, WNYC, New England Public Media, KSUT and more

Added: Sep 14, 2006
Length: 59:01
Purchases: 9

Winter Caretaker (Summer Mix)

From: Jesse Dukes

Peter Mattox alone in the woods, contemplates wilderness in America.

Added: Jun 27, 2006
Length: 04:36

Compact Discoveries 105: The Dream of America

From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries

Peter Boyer's "Ellis Island: The Dream of America" is featured, performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by the composer.

Bought by KISU, KRPS, KENW, WFIU, KALW and more

Added: Jun 08, 2006
Length: 58:00
Purchases: 30

Wagon Train

From: Miles Eddy

Sound Rich Journey on a traditional wagon train in North-Central Nebraska.

Added: Jun 06, 2006
Length: 04:02

The Farmworkers' Angry Champion

From: Dick Meister

Ernesto Galarza, now largely forgotten, played a key role in the rise of the farm labor movement led by Cesar Chavez.

Bought by KPFT

Added: Apr 28, 2006
Length: 03:23
Purchases: 1

WNYC's Fishko Files: Bach Chaconne

From: WNYC
Series: WNYC's Fishko Files

The Fishko Files, produced by WNYC's Sara Fishko, are personal, essay-like radio pieces on music, art, culture and media.

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, The WFMT Radio Network, and Spokane Public Radio

Added: Apr 19, 2006
Length: 06:59
Purchases: 3

WNYC's Fishko Files: Scat

From: WNYC
Series: WNYC's Fishko Files

The Fishko Files, produced by WNYC's Sara Fishko, are personal, essay-like radio pieces on music, art, culture and media.

Bought by Spokane Public Radio

Added: Apr 19, 2006
Length: 07:14
Purchases: 1

WNYC's Fishko Files: Jazz Companion

From: WNYC
Series: WNYC's Fishko Files

The Fishko Files, produced by WNYC's Sara Fishko, are personal, essay-like radio pieces on music, art, culture and media.

Bought by Spokane Public Radio and KTUH

Added: Apr 19, 2006
Length: 08:22
Purchases: 2

WNYC's Fishko Files: Film Noir

From: WNYC
Series: WNYC's Fishko Files

The Fishko Files, produced by WNYC's Sara Fishko, are personal, essay-like radio pieces on music, art, culture and media.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, Marfa Public Radio, KFAI Minneapolis, and Spokane Public Radio

Added: Apr 19, 2006
Length: 07:09
Purchases: 4

The Massacre at Ludlow

From: Dick Meister

The Ludlow Massacre of April 20, 1914 was one of the most horrific events in U.S. labor history -- but one that led to desperately needed reforms.

Added: Apr 14, 2006
Length: 04:22

Book Review: The Worst Hard Time

From: KRCC-FM

Book review of dustbowl history

Added: Mar 17, 2006
Length: 06:15

Sundown Towns

From: Talking History

Our interview features James Loewen who discusses the historical practice of banning minorities after sundown in American communities, plus our reg...

Bought by KDUR

Added: Feb 04, 2006
Length: 29:00
Purchases: 1

Influenza

From: Talking History

Author John Barry discusses the influenza pandemic of 1918, Chris Crenner comments on the forerunner of today's medical advice columnist- Dr. Logan...

Added: Dec 09, 2005
Length: 29:00

Book Review: Grip-Sack Guide to Colorado

From: KRCC-FM

Review of a new old book

Added: Nov 28, 2005
Length: 04:10

Hart Island

From: Barrett Wolf

Poem about New York City's Potters Field

Added: Nov 21, 2005
Length: 02:11

Commentary: Labor's Day -- and Yours

From: Dick Meister

A commentary on how working life would be much harder and far less rewarding were it not for organized labor.

Bought by KUPR low power FM, WTIP, WSLR, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, Delta College Public Radio and more

Added: Aug 07, 2005
Length: 03:20
Purchases: 10

The Unfashionable Boys of Summer

From: Dick Meister

A commentary on today's dreadfully tacky Major League Baseball uniforms.

Added: Jun 23, 2005
Length: 03:33

Is Capitalism Failing Middle America?

From: Craig Barnes

While the Bush administration and the courts promote free markets, farmers, ranchers and consumers are suffering, making one wonder for whom modern...

Bought by WBFO