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Episode 3: The Hippocratic Algorithm
From: Raw Data
Series: Raw Data: Season 1
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Big data is revolutionizing health and medicine, from genomics to wearable technologies to precision health. But is our medical care system prepare...

  • Added: Apr 14, 2016
  • Length: 26:51
Jerry Mead-Lucero, Chicago activist and host & producer of the Labor Express radio show
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Jerry Mead-Lucero, Labor Express Radio
Interview by Rich Austin: Jerry talks about how working class issues are not covered by our main stream media. For more information, go to https:...

  • Added: Mar 18, 2016
  • Length: 27:51
Dr. James Hart, General Physician & Public Health Educator at the University of Minnesota, Part 2
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Dr. James Hart
Dr. James Hart, General Physician & Public Health Educator at the University of Minnesota, Part 2 Interview by Rich Austin: Dr. James Hart discus...

  • Added: Mar 11, 2016
  • Length: 27:56
Doug Honig, Communication Director of the ACLU, Part 1
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Doug Honig, ACLU
Doug Honig, Communication Director of the ACLU, Part 1 Interview: Doug gives the mission and history of the American Civil Liberties Union as well...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Sep 11, 2015
  • Length: 27:43
  • Purchases: 1
Susan Alan, Interim Director of the National Farm Worker Ministry, Part 1
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Susan Alan, NFWM
Interview: Susan gives the history, mission, and actions of the National Farm Worker Ministry, a faith-based organization committed to justice for...

Bought by KRZA


  • Added: Aug 29, 2015
  • Length: 28:14
  • Purchases: 1
Jen Wallis, Member of Railroad Workers United and Kim Marks, Organizer for Green Peace
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Kim Marks, Jen Wallis
Interview: Jen and Kim summarize the successful Railroad Safety Conferences, which included workers, community & environmentalists, as well as exp...

Bought by KMUD


  • Added: Jul 24, 2015
  • Length: 28:12
  • Purchases: 1
Garrett Brown, retired Organizer and Field Compliance Officer & staff member of the California State Division of Occupational Safety & Health, Part 2 of a 2-part series called Work Should Not Hurt
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Garrett Brown, Retired CA OSHA
Interview: Garrett gives solutions to creating safer workplaces.

  • Added: Jul 13, 2015
  • Length: 28:00
Rich Austin, Retired ILWU and Member of ILWU 2014-15 Negotiating Team, Part 5
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Rich Austin, ILWU
Interview: Part 5 of a 6 part series called “War on the Workers” starts off with Rich explaining how US laws favor multinational corporations over...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Jun 06, 2015
  • Length: 28:40
  • Purchases: 1
Generation ADHD
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
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When Jimmy was 7 years old, he was diagnosed with ADHD (what's considered today to be a common behavioral disorder). He was prescribed mood-alterin...

  • Added: Jun 01, 2015
  • Length: 04:10
Rich Austin, Retired ILWU and Member of ILWU 2014-15 Negotiating Team, Part 4
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Rich Austin, ILWU
Rich Austin, Retired ILWU and Member of ILWU 2014-15 Negotiating Team, Part 4 Interview: Part 4 of a 6 part series called “War on the Workers” sta...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: May 29, 2015
  • Length: 28:21
  • Purchases: 1
Alejandro Juarez, Communication Director of the Oregon Working Families Party
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Oregon Working Families Party
Alejandro Juarez, Communication Director of the Oregon Working Families Party Interview: Alejandro explains the Oregon Working Families Party and ...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: May 01, 2015
  • Length: 28:22
  • Purchases: 1
Slapping Both Cheeks: Incarceration As A Barrier To Social Justice
From: WFHB
Series: Interchange
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“Slapping Both Cheeks” will try to offer some insight into the facts of incarceration in our society and community and into the idea of social just...

  • Added: Nov 11, 2014
  • Length: 01:54:02
Water for Gold
From: Tom & Debra Weistar
Caption: Miner 49er, Credit: Tom Weistar
In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada lies the San Juan Ridge. On the Ridge, tucked away amongst towering pines, flanked by two forks of the Yuba R...

  • Added: Oct 03, 2014
  • Length: 28:25
The Working Poor III: Bridget
From: WCPN
Series: The Working Poor
Caption: Bridget Gibbons and her belongings., Credit: Brian Bull, WCPN.
When you think of someone who's part of America's "working poor", you may picture a high school or college dropout. It's generally assumed that th...

Bought by KUER, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, and WTJU


  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 04:10
  • Purchases: 4
The Working Poor IV: Marilyn
From: WCPN
Series: The Working Poor
Caption: Marilyn Lombardo in her backyard., Credit: Brian Bull, WCPN.
For many senior citizens, the "Golden Years" are meant to be lived comfortably. One retires, takes things easy, maybe catches up with kids and gra...

Bought by KUER, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WXAV 88.3FM Chicago


  • Added: Jul 02, 2014
  • Length: 04:10
  • Purchases: 3
Donald Sterling & Civil Liberties
From: Stephen Provizer
Series: Cultural Curmudgeon
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I really wish Donald Sterling wasn't quite the jerk that he is, because his case gives the push-back against our loss of civil liberties a bad nam...

  • Added: May 03, 2014
  • Length: 02:17
Remember the Veterans
From: John Messmer
Caption: John A. Messmer, Jr. says:
During this time of year remember the veterans.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Mar 27, 2014
  • Length: :10
  • Purchases: 1
Signs from Nature
From: WDSE
Series: Ojibwe Stories: Gaganoonididaa
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Host Erik Redix, an assistant professor of American Indian Studies at UMD, talks with Larry Amik Smallwood, a language instructor at the University...

Bought by Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, KKWE Niijii Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio and more


  • Added: May 21, 2013
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 6
Equal Time Minute - Augusta National and Women
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
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Two and one-half minute commentary by Equal Time host Martha Burk on the subject of opening Augusta National Golf Club to women.

  • Added: Apr 10, 2013
  • Length: 02:30
" A Lifelong Journalist / NYC Cyclist on Biking and What The Latest Twist in the Lance Armstrong Saga Teaches Us About Journalism"
From: Paul Fischer
Series: What's the Frequency, Kenneth? a newsical series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Notes, thoughts and observations from a lifelong NYC biker on the art of cycling ( I have the broken bones to prove it )and what the real lesson is...

  • Added: Jan 17, 2013
  • Length: 57:53
The Right of Voting
From: Terry Fernsler
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Voting against our interests, but why voting is important

  • Added: Nov 08, 2012
  • Length: 13:27
Bryan Welk: Leech Lake Tribal College Ulumnus Profile
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Ojibwemowin
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Before attending Leech Lake Tribal College Bryan Welk knew he wanted to work in Law Enforcement in Cass County. Bryan talks about how getting his e...

Bought by KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle and KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 22, 2012
  • Length: 02:40
  • Purchases: 2
Tallie Large: Leech Lake Tribal College Ulumnus Profile
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Ojibwemowin
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Tallie discusses her current work in invasive species plant protection, and her plans to get a PhD in Ethnobotany. She also talks about the giving ...

Bought by KSRQ and KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle


  • Added: Aug 08, 2012
  • Length: 03:13
  • Purchases: 2
Sean Fahrlander: Leech Lake Tribal College Alumnus profile
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Ojibwemowin
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Sean talks about reverence for knowledge, his first job of being a dad, being a Native American Storyteller in winter, and being Leech Lake Tribal ...

Bought by KSRQ and KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle


  • Added: Jul 18, 2012
  • Length: 06:37
  • Purchases: 2
Arundhati Roy: Jungles of Resistance
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
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Renowned Indian author Arundhati Roy takes us deep into the revolutionary-filled jungles of India, as she reads excerpts from her new book ‘Walking...

  • Added: Jun 04, 2012
  • Length: 29:01