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This Mother's Day special episode includes filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld, writer Saeed Jones, comedian Laurie Kilmartin, and music from Alela Diane

  • Added: May 06, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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How do our identities and values shape the way we listen to others’ climate experience? Author Nathaniel Rich and journalist Meera Subramanian cove...

  • Added: May 06, 2021
  • Length: 58:57
Caption: Andy Weir's new science fiction novel sends an unlikely protagonist on a mission to save humanity from an interstellar threat., Credit: Ballantine
The author of The Martian introduces us to his terrific new novel and shares his thoughts about the current state of space exploration.

Bought by C89.5 - KNHC Seattle, WFHB, KIYU-FM, KWMR, KRZA and more


  • Added: May 05, 2021
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 12
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This episode includes musician and writer Michelle Zauner, comedian Laci Mosley, and music from Kishi Bashi

  • Added: Apr 29, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This episode includes comedian Cameron Esposito, writer Ross Gay, and music from indie folk trio The Lone Bellow.

  • Added: Apr 22, 2021
  • Length: 59:01
Caption: Quiara Alegría Hudes
This episode includes playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, essayist Lauren Hough, and music from Black Violin.

  • Added: Apr 16, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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Born in Ghana and raised in Jamaica, the poet Kwame Dawes is the editor of Nebraska's literary magazine, PRAIRIE SCHOONER, and the 2021 successor t...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and WNJR


  • Added: Apr 15, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Roger Reeves
This episode features poets Roger Reeves, Franny Choi, and Derrick C. Brown with musical accompaniment from The Helio Sequence.

  • Added: Apr 08, 2021
  • Length: 59:01
Caption: Roger Reeves
This episode features poets Roger Reeves, Franny Choi, and Derrick C. Brown with musical accompaniment from The Helio Sequence.

  • Added: Apr 08, 2021
  • Length: 59:01
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This episode includes writer Hanif Abdurraqib, filmmaker Andrea Nevins, and music from Shakey Graves.

  • Added: Apr 01, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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In honor of National Poetry Month, we're going to listen to some Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who passed away in February. Included in this remembrance ...

Bought by WVIA


  • Added: Mar 23, 2021
  • Length: 57:01
  • Purchases: 1
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In celebration of Women's History Month, this episode features author and activist Mikki Kendall, comedian and podcaster Jamie Loftus, and music fr...

  • Added: Mar 18, 2021
  • Length: 59:01
Caption: Mikki Kendall
In celebration of Women's History Month, this episode features author and activist Mikki Kendall, comedian and podcaster Jamie Loftus, and music fr...

Bought by High Plains Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 12, 2021
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 1
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Journalist, political commentator and author Gwen Florio discusses the first book in her new mystery series - "Best Laid Plans."

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., Spokane Public Radio, and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 04, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Tammy Bobrowsky talks with Rachel Lynn Solomon, writer and former public radio producer, about her new novel called "The Ex Talk." It’s a romantic...

  • Added: Feb 20, 2021
  • Length: 10:12
Caption: Talib Kweli
This episode features hip hop artist and activist Talib Kweli, celebrated writer George Saunders, and music from singer-songwriter Jillette Johnson.

  • Added: Feb 18, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: W. Kamau Bell
This episode is a pledge edition of Live Wire that features writer and Radiolab co-host Lulu Miller, comedian W. Kamau Bell from CNN's "United Shad...

Bought by KCPW Salt Lake City, WUTC, Oregon Public Broadcasting, WQLN, and PRX Demo Station


  • Added: Feb 11, 2021
  • Length: 46:42
  • Purchases: 5
Caption: Naomi Ekperigin on Live Wire, Credit: Jennie Baker
This episode features comedian Naomi Ekperigin, Poet Laureate of Oregon Anis Mojgani, and music from The War and Treaty.

  • Added: Feb 11, 2021
  • Length: 59:01
Caption: Naomi Ekperigin on Live Wire, Credit: Jennie Baker
This Valentine's Day-themed episode features comedian Naomi Ekperigin (Couple's Therapy podcast), Poet Laureate of Oregon Anis Mojgani, and music f...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: David Duchovny
This episode features actor and author David Duchovny, jump rope champions Nick & Kaylee Woodard, and music from Jensen McRae.

  • Added: Feb 04, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Jeff Tweedy
This episode features podcaster and grief expert Nora McInerny, writer Jon Mooallem, and music from Jeff Tweedy.

  • Added: Jan 28, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: Ani DiFranco
This episode features actor Connor Ratliff of the podcast Dead Eyes, plus neuroscientist Dr. Carl Hart, and music from Ani DiFranco.

  • Added: Jan 21, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Dani Shapiro on Live Wire, Credit: Jennie Baker
This episode features writer Dani Shapiro, comedian Chris Garcia, and music from indie-rock band Casey Neill & The Norway Rats.

  • Added: Jan 14, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
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Stewart O'Nan, the author of 20 plus books including EMILY, ALONE and LAST NIGHT AT THE LOBSTER, reads from his later novel, CITY OF SECRETS, and d...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Jan 14, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
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The Duffel Blog satire news website is known as The Onion of the armed services, fearlessly pilloring military culture, saying truths to power with...

  • Added: Jan 12, 2021
  • Length: 52:08