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Inside the Presidential Campaigns: What's It Like?
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
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Lynn Sweet, Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun Times talks with series host Martha Burk on what it's like to cover the presidential campai...

  • Added: Nov 14, 2012
  • Length: 28:30
William Jennings Bryan: The Speech That Changed Politics
From: Radio Diaries
Series: Contenders
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At the 1896 Democratic Convention, Bryan gave a speech that electrified his party and won him the nomination. His “Cross of Gold” speech is known t...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, The Story, PRX Remix, KUT and more


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 07:11
  • Purchases: 7
Shirley Chisholm: The Politics of Principle
From: Radio Diaries
Series: Contenders
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In 1972, Shirley Chisholm launched a spirited campaign for the Democratic nomination. She was the first woman and first African American to run. De...

Bought by WABE, WEZU, New Hampshire Public Radio, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago and more


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 07:37
  • Purchases: 10
The “Veep”
From: Radio Diaries
Series: Contenders
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Alben Barkley served in Congress for close to 40 years and was Harry Truman’s vice president from 1948-1952. Though he wanted to be President himse...

Bought by WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, PRX Remix, WDET Detroit Public Radio, and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 07:25
  • Purchases: 4
Victoria Woodhull: The First Woman to Run for President
From: Radio Diaries
Series: Contenders
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In the 19th century, Victoria Woodhull was many things: a clairvoyant, a businesswoman, an advocate for women’s rights and sexual freedom, and a ma...

Bought by KUNM, New Hampshire Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 07:18
  • Purchases: 8
Margaret Chase Smith: Cold Warrior in Pearls
From: Radio Diaries
Series: Contenders
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In 1964, Margaret Chase Smith became the first woman from a major party to run for President. The Republican Senator ran as a staunch hawk and expe...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, PRX Remix, WDET Detroit Public Radio, and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 07:38
  • Purchases: 5
Adlai Stevenson: A Candidate in the Age of Television
From: Radio Diaries
Series: Contenders
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The 1952 presidential campaign pitted the immensely popular General Dwight D. Eisenhower against the ferociously intellectual and intensely private...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, XRAY.fm, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, PRX Remix, WDET Detroit Public Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 07:36
  • Purchases: 6
Gracie Allen: The Joke That Became a Campaign
From: Radio Diaries
Series: Contenders
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In 1940 the United States was just emerging from the shadow of the Great Depression and war loomed in Europe. Into these serious times stepped Grac...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WEZU, New Hampshire Public Radio, Troy Public Radio, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago and more


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 05:12
  • Purchases: 10
Action Speaks! - What Now?: 1972 - Nixon visits People's Republic of China
From: Action Speaks Radio
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Action Speaks!-Underappreciated Dates that Changed America presents What Now? a series of 8 one hour programs suitable for individual or serial air...

Bought by KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio, 90.5 WSNC, Interlochen Public Radio, WRPI, Yellowstone Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 04, 2009
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 7
Without Comment: The First 100 Days-Week Six"
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
Series: "Without Comment:The First 100 Days"
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Without Comment is a 13 week series looking at the first 100 days of the Barack presidency.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2009
  • Length: 09:45
Peace Talks Radio: The Carter Center Human Rights To-Do List For Obama (29:00)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Half Hour Episodes
Caption: Former President Jimmy Carter with Carter Center Human Rights Director Karin Ryan, Credit: The Carter Center
CONTENT DATED. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BROADCAST. OK FOR ONLINE LISTENING. A December 2008 two-day conference at The Carter Center in Atlanta, gene...

  • Added: Feb 03, 2009
  • Length: 27:55
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
rustbelt series labor
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The impact of Labor on the presidential election in the Rust Belt

  • Added: Oct 13, 2008
  • Length: 04:17
Rust Belt Series: Manufacturing
From: WYSO
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How the Presidential candidates are addressing problems in the manufacturing industry.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 10, 2008
  • Length: 03:53
  • Purchases: 1
MAN OF THE PEOPLE: "Episode 7 - The Lawn Law"
From: Jeremy Desmon
Series: MAN OF THE PEOPLE: The Only-Recently Discovered Secret Political Recordings of Acting Mayor Francis "Woody" Woodson
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Episode Seven of the weekly audio sitcom/political satire MAN OF THE PEOPLE (The "Gay Adoption" Episode).

  • Added: Oct 08, 2008
  • Length: 11:59
September Storms
From: Muriel Murch
Series: Letter From A. Broad
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Returning to the US and the storms brewing.

  • Added: Oct 05, 2008
  • Length: 08:47
MAN OF THE PEOPLE: "Episode 6 - The Change Candidate"
From: Jeremy Desmon
Series: MAN OF THE PEOPLE: The Only-Recently Discovered Secret Political Recordings of Acting Mayor Francis "Woody" Woodson
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Episode Six of the weekly audio sitcom/political satire MAN OF THE PEOPLE.

  • Added: Oct 01, 2008
  • Length: 15:22
MAN OF THE PEOPLE: "Episode 5 - The Daredevilry of Upstandingness"
From: Jeremy Desmon
Series: MAN OF THE PEOPLE: The Only-Recently Discovered Secret Political Recordings of Acting Mayor Francis "Woody" Woodson
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Episode Five of the weekly audio sitcom/political satire MAN OF THE PEOPLE.

  • Added: Sep 23, 2008
  • Length: 13:46
MAN OF THE PEOPLE: "Episode 4 - How to Choose a Proper Running Mate"
From: Jeremy Desmon
Series: MAN OF THE PEOPLE: The Only-Recently Discovered Secret Political Recordings of Acting Mayor Francis "Woody" Woodson
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Episode Four of the weekly audio sitcom/political satire MAN OF THE PEOPLE (The "Sarah Palin" Episode).

  • Added: Sep 23, 2008
  • Length: 15:14
MAN OF THE PEOPLE: "Episode 3 - Mr. Doug's Haircuts for Boys"
From: Jeremy Desmon
Series: MAN OF THE PEOPLE: The Only-Recently Discovered Secret Political Recordings of Acting Mayor Francis "Woody" Woodson
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Episode Three of the weekly audio sitcom/political satire MAN OF THE PEOPLE (The "Reverend Wright" Episode).

  • Added: Sep 23, 2008
  • Length: 12:43
MAN OF THE PEOPLE: "Episode 2 - Woody Takes on Big Oil"
From: Jeremy Desmon
Series: MAN OF THE PEOPLE: The Only-Recently Discovered Secret Political Recordings of Acting Mayor Francis "Woody" Woodson
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Episode Two of the weekly audio sitcom/political satire MAN OF THE PEOPLE.

  • Added: Sep 23, 2008
  • Length: 14:17
MAN OF THE PEOPLE: "Episode 1 - Woody Tackles Childhood Obesity"
From: Jeremy Desmon
Series: MAN OF THE PEOPLE: The Only-Recently Discovered Secret Political Recordings of Acting Mayor Francis "Woody" Woodson
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Episode One of the weekly audio sitcom/political satire MAN OF THE PEOPLE.

  • Added: Sep 23, 2008
  • Length: 15:39
Feet In Two Worlds: La Ruta del Voto Latino - Espinola
From: Feet in 2 Worlds
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La Ruta del Voto Latino: Marcia Espinola in Siler City, N.C.

  • Added: Aug 11, 2008
  • Length: 03:59
Stealth Campaigns--Short Version
From: Center for Public Integrity
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An Examination of the Independent Committees Seeking to Shape the Presidential Race

Bought by WKMS


  • Added: Apr 30, 2008
  • Length: 03:41
  • Purchases: 1