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Obama and McCain's stances on America's electrical infrastructure
From: Blueprint America
Series: Blueprint America: The presidential candidates on infrastructure
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How Obama and McCain propose fixing America's fraying electrical system.

  • Added: Oct 29, 2008
  • Length: 03:07
Obama and McCain's stances on America's transportation infrastructure
From: Blueprint America
Series: Blueprint America: The presidential candidates on infrastructure
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Sens. Obama and McCain stances on transportation

  • Added: Oct 28, 2008
  • Length: 02:23
Washington Changes Health Care or Health Care Changes Washington?
From: PRX PromCom
Series: Promise Commentaries
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Barack Obama promises to change the health care system, but will Washington go along?

Bought by Connecticut Public (WNPR) and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Sep 14, 2008
  • Length: 03:59
  • Purchases: 2
Back to Afghanistan
From: War News Radio
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With the conflict in Afghanistan heating up again, we revisit past pieces about the country to get a better understanding of its current situation.

Bought by KGOU and WGBH Radio Boston


  • Added: Aug 28, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ken McCoy Entertainment Report
From: Ken McCoy
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New Report for 8 28 08

  • Added: Aug 28, 2008
  • Length: 03:35
It's in the Little Envelope
From: Jennifer Ball
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Heirloom gardener Diana George Chapin and her family discuss seed saving and its global impact.

Bought by The Nature Podcast


  • Added: Aug 26, 2008
  • Length: 06:06
  • Purchases: 1
Best of Summer '08
From: War News Radio
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A selection of our favorite pieces from this summer.

  • Added: Aug 15, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
Support Systems
From: War News Radio
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News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

Bought by KGOU


  • Added: Aug 08, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Hand in Hand
From: War News Radio
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News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

  • Added: Aug 08, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
Learn to Earn: The Story of Josh Ackley
From: Learning Matters
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The newest, hottest idea in school reform seems to be paying students to learn. Is it a good idea, or a way to avoid tackling the tough issues? We ...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 30, 2008
  • Length: 06:56
  • Purchases: 1
Perils of the New Pesticides
From: Center for Public Integrity
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CPI examines the danger of common household insecticides.

  • Added: Jul 30, 2008
  • Length: 03:00
Squaring Off
From: War News Radio
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News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

Bought by KGOU


  • Added: Jul 25, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Wide Awake
From: War News Radio
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Could the Awakening Movement be the key to security in Iraq?

Bought by KGOU and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 11, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
New Orleans: Demoltion by Neglect
From: Richard Simon
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Six Goucher College students head down to New Orleans to learn more about the recent demoltion of public housing

Bought by KGOU


  • Added: Jun 29, 2008
  • Length: 27:52
  • Purchases: 1
Brazil: From Sugar Cane to Chevrolets
From: The Stanley Foundation
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Keith Porter examines Brazil's ethanol industry.

Bought by KVMR


  • Added: Jun 19, 2008
  • Length: 08:36
  • Purchases: 1
Brazil Takes Off
From: The Stanley Foundation
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Simon Marks travels to the headquarters of Embraer, one of Brazil's most successful businesses, to get a first-hand look at how Brazil's taking off...

Bought by Wyoming Public Radio and KUT


  • Added: Jun 19, 2008
  • Length: 08:36
  • Purchases: 2
Duffy's Ark
From: Stephen Grant
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In the wake of the recent historic floods hitting the Midwest many families have been left homeless. For one Iowa family, the nightmare that landed...

Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Jun 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:40
  • Purchases: 1
UNICEF Radio Report on Myanmar
From: UNICEF
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UNICEF Representative in Myanmar Ramesh Shrestha discusses cyclone aftermath

  • Added: May 06, 2008
  • Length: 03:55
Double Pressure
From: Berkeley J-School
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Market pressures are making it difficult for everyone to start businesses these days, even those businesses designed to relieve pressure.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: May 02, 2008
  • Length: 04:14
  • Purchases: 1
Tree Rings Reveal Worse Droughts are Due
From: Addie Goss
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Ancient trees reveal the West has over-allocated its water. Climate change could only make things worse.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and KZYX


  • Added: Apr 21, 2008
  • Length: 04:53
  • Purchases: 3
Changes to Tuition Rules Could Hurt Small, Private Schools
From: Ethan Lindsey
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How will it affect Reed when Stanford, Ivy League Schools Drop Tuition

  • Added: Apr 20, 2008
  • Length: 03:35
Feet In Two Worlds Podcast with Martina Guzman
From: Feet in 2 Worlds
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Prospecting for support among Latina voters

  • Added: Apr 16, 2008
  • Length: 05:51
FI2W Latina Voting Power
From: Feet in 2 Worlds
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Latina voters gain influence in the 2008 election

  • Added: Apr 15, 2008
  • Length: 05:21
Immigration Law Affects Oklahoma City Hispanic Community
From: Scott Gurian
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Business owners in OKC's Hispanic neighborhood describe the impact of strict, new measures cracking down on illegal immigration

Bought by KRUA and KCUR


  • Added: Feb 29, 2008
  • Length: 04:16
  • Purchases: 2
Oil Spill Cleanup: From Hazmat to Hairmat
From: Catherine Girardeau
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Eco-minded volunteers clean up after SF Bay oil spill using mats made of human hair.

Bought by KXOT Public Radio and WBHM


  • Added: Jan 21, 2008
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 2