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This episode includes writers Daniel Lavery and Michael Arceneaux, plus music from Jonathan Russell of indie folk group The Head and the Heart.

  • Added: Jun 03, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This episode includes author David Green and music from Dessa.

  • Added: May 27, 2021
  • Length: 59:01
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Author J. Robert Lennon discusses his new novel, "Subdivision" and his new short story collection, "Let Me Think."

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


  • Added: May 27, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
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This episode includes author Samantha Irby, comedian Jackie Kashian, and music from blues artist Fantastic Negrito.

  • Added: May 20, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This episode includes podcaster Anna Sale, writer Elissa Washuta, and music from Juliana Hatfield

  • Added: May 13, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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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
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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
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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...

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
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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