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Ding Ding Man (#1509)

From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words

In 1803, a shy British pharmacist wrote a pamphlet that made him a reluctant celebrity. The reason? He proposed a revolutionary new system for clas...

Bought by KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), WYAP, WNIN, WPCA-LP and more

Added: Aug 07, 2023
Length: 54:00
Purchases: 15

Southwest American History

From: The Children's Hour Inc.
Series: The Children's Hour

This week on The Children’s Hour, it’s the three hundred eighty third anniversary of the Pueblo Revolt on August 10th, 2023 and we cover the origin...

Bought by WSMC, KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), RadioFreePalmer, Allegheny Mountain Radio, KMXT and more

Added: Aug 07, 2023
Length: 58:00
Purchases: 10

Musician Cameos

From: KSLU
Series: Rock School

Now and again, you will see a rock musician show up in a movie either as a performer or an extra. This week we have a long list of appearences.

Bought by WMTNradio, WYAP, KHNS, Harford Community Radio, KWIT and more

Added: Aug 06, 2023
Length: 59:00
Purchases: 8

Gleam in Your Eye (#1621)

From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words

A remarkable new documentary explores the world of amateur and professional mermaiding and the language bubbling up within it. Some mermaiding enth...

Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], WPCA-LP, KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), WNIN and more

Added: Jul 31, 2023
Length: 54:00
Purchases: 15

Southwest American History, 8/7/2023

From: The Children's Hour Inc.
Series: The Children's Hour (Subscribable)

This week on The Children’s Hour, it’s the three hundred eighty third anniversary of the Pueblo Revolt on August 10th, 2023 and we cover the origin...

Added: Jul 24, 2023
Length: 58:00

Take Tea for the Fever (#1508)

From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words

Silence comes in lots of different forms. In fact, says writer Paul Goodman, there are several kinds: There's the noisy silence of "resentment and ...

Bought by KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], RADIOLEX, WPCA-LP, KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), KTSW 89.9 and more

Added: Jul 24, 2023
Length: 54:00
Purchases: 17

Program 190

From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes

Ballet music on the program by John Alden Carpenter, a new quartet by Justin Hellman, an overture by Libby Larsen, piano music by David Del Tredici...

Bought by KVNO, KWAX, and GCR (Global Community Radio)

Added: Jul 19, 2023
Length: 57:28
Purchases: 3

Program 189

From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes

Music from a fabulous new piece by Kevin Puts, a lovely Canzonetta by Samuel Barber, Songs without Words by Bruce Wolosoff and more.

Bought by WDPR, GCR (Global Community Radio), KVNO, and KWAX

Added: Jul 19, 2023
Length: 58:04
Purchases: 4

Program 188

From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes

The Piano Concerto by Florence Price, Music for harp and piano by Arthur Farwell, a new recording of music by Bernard Herrmann from Hitchcock's The...

Bought by WDPR, GCR (Global Community Radio), KVNO, and KWAX

Added: Jul 19, 2023
Length: 58:10
Purchases: 4

Alligator Mouth (#1620)

From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words

Kinbank is a new database that illustrates the global diversity of family terms. English, for example, specifies sibling relationships with just on...

Bought by KTSW 89.9, KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), WNIN, WPCA-LP and more

Added: Jul 17, 2023
Length: 54:00
Purchases: 15

Sun Dog (#1507)

From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words

A clever pun can make the difference between a so-so phrase and a memorable one. The phrase "the last straw" refers to an old fable about too many ...

Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], RADIOLEX, WYAP, KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio) and more

Added: Jul 10, 2023
Length: 54:00
Purchases: 18

High Jinks (#1619)

From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words

For many people, religion provides language and rituals for key milestones in life, from births to weddings to funerals. But what if you don't asc...

Bought by KTSW 89.9, KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], WYAP, WHCP-LP Cambridge, RADIOLEX and more

Added: Jul 03, 2023
Length: 54:00
Purchases: 17

Program 188

From: KCME

The original version of the piano concerto by Florence Price, a newly recorded score by Bernard Herrmann, a salute to Mexico by Aaron Copland and m...

Added: Jun 30, 2023
Length: 58:10

Program 187

From: KCME
Series: American Landscapes

Little-known music to discover by Samuel A Livingston, Michael Whalen, Miguel del Aguila, Michael Daugherty, Margaret Lang and Jessie Montgomery.

Bought by WDPR, GCR (Global Community Radio), KVNO, and KWAX

Added: Jun 30, 2023
Length: 57:51
Purchases: 4

Oh For Cute (#1506)

From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words

A stereotype is a preconceived notion about a person or group. Originally, though, the word stereotype referring to a printing device used to produ...

Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], WPCA-LP, WYAP, WNIN and more

Added: Jun 26, 2023
Length: 54:00
Purchases: 19

Author Hank Davis

From: KSLU
Series: Rock School

This week, we speak with music author Hank Davis about his new book, Ducktails, Drive-ins and Broken Hearts: An Unsweetened Look at 50s Music.

Bought by WMTNradio, WYAP, KHNS, KWIT, KSRQ and more

Added: Jun 24, 2023
Length: 59:00
Purchases: 7

Cultural Appropriation Consideration

From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Half Hour Episodes

On this edition of PEACE TALKS RADIO, we’ll explore the challenges surrounding conflicts around cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation invo...

Bought by KUNM

Added: Jun 21, 2023
Length: 29:00
Purchases: 1

Coinkydink (#1505)

From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words

Sometimes it's a challenge to give a book a chance: How many pages should you read before deciding it's not worth your time? There's a new formula ...

Bought by KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), WNIN, RADIOLEX, WYAP, WPCA-LP and more

Added: Jun 19, 2023
Length: 54:00
Purchases: 18

Presidential musicians

From: KSLU
Series: Rock School

This week in 1992, Bill Clinton played saxophone on the Arsinio Hall show. With that and the presidential race heating up, here's a rundown of pre...

Bought by WMTNradio, KHNS, WYAP, KWIT, KTRL and more

Added: Jun 17, 2023
Length: 59:00
Purchases: 7

Spinning Cookies (#1618)

From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words

A book of photographs and essays by famous writers celebrates libraries--and the librarians who changed their lives. Plus cutting doughnuts, spinni...

Bought by WYAP, RADIOLEX, KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WPCA-LP and more

Added: Jun 12, 2023
Length: 54:00
Purchases: 17

Up Your Alley (#1504)

From: A Way with Words
Series: A Way with Words

Martha and Grant have book recommendations, including a collection of short stories inspired by dictionaries, and a techno-thriller for teens. Or, ...

Bought by WYAP, RADIOLEX, KTSW 89.9, KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio), WHCP-LP Cambridge and more