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For more than a century, it was almost impossible to find out much about people buried on Hart Island. But in 2008, that all changed — thanks in la...

  • Added: Jan 25, 2024
  • Length: 17:56
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We begin 23,000 years ago at what is today called White Sands National Park with footprints discovered in the sands that tell a story of a mom, her...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 04, 2023
  • Length: 20:24
  • Purchases: 2
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Generic 30 second promo for the 5 part series - California Burning

Bought by KCBX, KALW, KUSU, KSQD Santa Cruz, KWMR and more


  • Added: Aug 20, 2019
  • Length: :30
  • Purchases: 6
Caption: LGBTQ News From The North Bay And Beyond, Credit: Greg Miraglia, Host and Producer
Features interview by Eric Marcus with Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin.

  • Added: Aug 04, 2019
  • Length: 58:39
Caption: Cover of "I See the Rhythm of Gospel" book, Credit: Michelle Wood
Sharing American history and travel through the legendary voices of Maya Angelou and Ellis Marsalis along with well-known artists Sandra Izsadore a...

  • Added: Feb 21, 2016
  • Length: 59:55
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Historian David Hollinger discusses the long-lasting influence of liberal Protestantism. Though conservative Evangelicals get more media attention,...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2014
  • Length: 10:12
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Associate professor Patrick Burke reveals how musicians in the 1960s, including the rock band the Godz, resisted predetermined categories and simpl...

  • Added: Oct 30, 2013
  • Length: 14:00
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In this episode we discuss how Jack's conquest of the giant relates to 19th century English colonialism with the help of scholar Brian Szumsky. We ...

  • Added: Mar 29, 2013
  • Length: 22:35
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Part Two - Generational discussion with author Colin Woodard

  • Added: Feb 17, 2013
  • Length: 29:00
Caption: Anita Monga, San Francisco, CA 2/1/13, Credit: Andrea Chase
Artistic Director Anita Monga talks the context of German Expressionism, the birth of celebrity culture, and why Buster Keaton will always be cont...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2013
  • Length: 18:40
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Alben Barkley served in Congress for close to 40 years and was Harry Truman’s vice president from 1948-1952. Though he wanted to be President himse...

Bought by WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, PRX Remix, WDET Detroit Public Radio, and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 07:25
  • Purchases: 4
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In the 19th century, Victoria Woodhull was many things: a clairvoyant, a businesswoman, an advocate for women’s rights and sexual freedom, and a ma...

Bought by KUNM, New Hampshire Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 07:18
  • Purchases: 8
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The 1952 presidential campaign pitted the immensely popular General Dwight D. Eisenhower against the ferociously intellectual and intensely private...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, XRAY.fm, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, PRX Remix, WDET Detroit Public Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 07:36
  • Purchases: 6
Caption: Sly & the Family Stone with Jerry Martini, Credit: Epic Records 1968
Original and founding member of SLY & THE FAMILY STONE'S JERRY MARTINI talks about the history of the group and his new cover band THE FAMILY STONE...

Bought by Raven Radio and KMUW


  • Added: Apr 08, 2012
  • Length: 58:27
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: The Familystone Project, Credit: http://www.classiqueproductions.com/pages/PAGE214A.HTM
Original and founding member of SLY & THE FAMILY STONE, JERRY MARTINI talks about the history of the group plus his new group THE FAMILY STONE PROJ...

  • Added: Apr 08, 2012
  • Length: 53:59
Caption: A snapshot of Pong , Credit: Google Images
Pong introduced America to video games and now there seems to be no turning back. Is this why we don't leave our houses anymore?

Bought by Radio Catskill, KUNM, WRIR, Spokane Public Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 24, 2011
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 11
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Action Speaks! - Underappreciated Dates that Changed America presents What Now? a series of 8 one hour programs suitable for individual or serial a...

Bought by KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio, WRPI, KWIT, WRNC-LP, WPTC and more


  • Added: May 04, 2009
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 7
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A visit to the home of Mardi Gras Indian Chief Mr. Ike

  • Added: Jun 06, 2008
  • Length: 04:46
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In this series, we examine various aspects of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, in both modern and historical context. From the players themselves...

Bought by WDAV Classical Public Radio and WETS


  • Added: Jan 24, 2008
  • Length: 18:33
  • Purchases: 2
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In this series, we examine various aspects of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, in both modern and historical context. From the players themselves...

Bought by WDAV Classical Public Radio and WETS


  • Added: Jan 24, 2008
  • Length: 07:43
  • Purchases: 2
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Interview with Astrologer David Kennedy About His Book "Stars Over Hollywood"

  • Added: Dec 23, 2007
  • Length: 20:05
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Wagner's classic love story, "Tristan und Isolde" revealed.

Bought by Remix Radio


  • Added: Jun 06, 2007
  • Length: 16:32
  • Purchases: 1
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Wagner's classic love story "Tristan und Isolde" revealed.

Bought by WEKU and Remix Radio


  • Added: Jun 06, 2007
  • Length: 15:54
  • Purchases: 2
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Never-before released interviews with the late Dick Latvala, the first official archivist for the Grateful Dead.

Bought by KZYX


  • Added: May 03, 2007
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 1
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Guest Matthew Dennis and Talking History's host Bryan Le Beau delve into the history and meaning of Memorial Day.

Bought by WTIP and Kansas Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 30, 2006
  • Length: 11:50
  • Purchases: 2