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National Writers Series: David Maraniss
From: Interlochen Public Radio
Series: National Writers Series
Caption: David Maraniss with John U. Bacon
A conversation with journalist David Maraniss on the National Writers Series from Interlochen Public Radio.

Bought by Michigan Radio, WKAR, and WDET Detroit Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 11, 2018
  • Length: 54:31
  • Purchases: 3
The Working Tapes of Studs Terkel
From: Radio Diaries
Series: The Working Tapes
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In the early 1970’s, author Studs Terkel went around the country with a reel-to-reel tape recorder interviewing people about their jobs. The result...

Bought by KCUR, WWNO, Michigan Radio, WWNO, North Country Public Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 13, 2017
  • Length: 54:59
  • Purchases: 68
Author Mary Pilon talks about the intriguing history of Monopoly
From: Boise State Public Radio
Series: Reader's Corner with Bob Kustra
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Mary Pilon, author of "The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World’s Favorite Board Game," discusses her New York Times bes...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Aug 07, 2015
  • Length: 30:30
  • Purchases: 1
Debtors' Prison, Why Creditors Don't Care if You Repay Your Debt, and Bankruptcy
From: Steve Rhode
Series: Get Out of Debt Guy Show
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On today's show I talk with Dr. Louis Hyman, an expert in the history of debt. Not only was it great talking with him but we chatted just as long o...

Bought by KZYX and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Oct 08, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2