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The State We're In Special: Human rights defenders
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: The State We're In: 2008 Specials Series
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In this special edition of The State Were In, we speak to human rights defenders from across the globe, including Uzbekistan, Burma, Congo Brazil a...

Bought by KQED and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Dec 18, 2008
  • Length: 53:29
  • Purchases: 2
The State We're In: Columbus Day Special
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
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Columbus Day special on the rights of indigenous peoples

Bought by KVMR, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KHEN-LP, KHNS, NPR Illinois and more


  • Added: Oct 10, 2008
  • Length: 53:29
  • Purchases: 8
Limited solutions for St. Louis gang problem
From: Adam Allington
Series: Block by Block: Street Gangs in St. Louis
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Police wrestle with solutions for St. Louis gang problem

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Aug 26, 2008
  • Length: 06:48
  • Purchases: 1
Neighborhoods suffer as a result of gang violence
From: Adam Allington
Series: Block by Block: Street Gangs in St. Louis
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Communities are devided block by block as gangs compete for territory

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Aug 26, 2008
  • Length: 06:27
  • Purchases: 1
The State We're In: Olympic Special, August 9th 2008
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: The State We're In: 2008 Specials Series
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Olympic Special

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston, KWMR, KMUN, KWIT, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 06, 2008
  • Length: 53:29
  • Purchases: 5
William Penn Tried her for Witchcraft
From: The humble Farmer
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Margareta Matsson was the only person ever tried for witchcraft in Pennsylvania.

  • Added: May 14, 2008
  • Length: 01:38
Would You Run For President
From: The humble Farmer
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People who wouldn't run for the office had their reasons.

  • Added: May 06, 2008
  • Length: :31
Black Gold
From: War News Radio
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This week, War News Radio presents the second of a series of shows that will explore the big questions still unanswered about the situation in Iraq...

Bought by KXOT Public Radio and KGOU


  • Added: Apr 04, 2008
  • Length: 29:02
  • Purchases: 2
Riding out the Storm
From: War News Radio
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We hear from Iraqi refugees in Syria and Jordan and look at how their lives are changing.

Bought by KXOT Public Radio and KGOU


  • Added: Mar 07, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
In the Name of Service
From: War News Radio
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This week on War News Radio, we hear the voices of U.S. forces and the individual stories of the people serving in Iraq.

Bought by KXOT Public Radio and KGOU


  • Added: Feb 29, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
Police in Training
From: War News Radio
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This week on War News Radio, Police in Training. We find out about the slow progress that has been made towards assembling Iraq's security forces.

Bought by KXOT Public Radio and KGOU


  • Added: Feb 08, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
Good Soldiers All
From: Dick Meister
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A commentary about the supporting roles played by me and my teen and pre-teen buddies on the World War II Home Front.

  • Added: Oct 29, 2007
  • Length: 04:17
I'm Not a Doctor, but I Play One at the Holiday Inn
From: Lu Olkowski
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A former heroin addict realizes that he wants to help other addicts kick their habits. The problem is, he wants to do this using a hallucinogenic d...

Bought by KUOW, Remix Radio, and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jun 16, 2007
  • Length: 16:30
  • Purchases: 3
Disabled But Able
From: Jennifer Neeley
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For the disabled, the weakened economy has lead to layoffs, rejection and difficulty achieving or maintaining independence. Centers like the one in...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: May 02, 2007
  • Length: 04:41
  • Purchases: 1
The Cigarette Bath
From: Blunt Youth Radio Project
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Emily and her cousin Sarah come up with a novel scheme to save her grandfather from his smoking habit. Rather than being rewarded, their efforts la...

Bought by PRX Remix, WMPG, and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Mar 15, 2007
  • Length: 06:06
  • Purchases: 3
Roosters vs. Developers
From: Adam Allington
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A Rooster becomes an anti-development icon in northern Michigan

  • Added: Jun 27, 2006
  • Length: 04:05
Leaving the Gay Ghettoes
From: Outright Radio
Series: Outright Radio Series 2003
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Stories of folks who have left the large urban gay centers for smaller cities, looking to start over...and what happens when they get there.

Bought by KRCB 104.9, WGBH Radio Boston, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and KWCW


  • Added: May 27, 2006
  • Length: 58:42
  • Purchases: 4
Portraits of our Elders
From: Outright Radio
Series: Outright Radio Series 2003
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Stories of growing old with grace.

Bought by KICI Iowa City, WGDR, and KWCW


  • Added: May 27, 2006
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Out on the Streets
From: Outright Radio
Series: Outright Radio Series 2003
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Award-winning stories of queer kids abandoned by their parents to the streets.

Bought by KICI Iowa City, WAMU, WGDR, and KWCW


  • Added: May 27, 2006
  • Length: 58:53
  • Purchases: 4
Out on the Rez
From: Outright Radio
Series: Outright Radio Series 2002
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Out on the Rez: Stories From Gay Native America

Bought by KICI Iowa City and KWCW


  • Added: May 25, 2006
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
How Did You Know When You Knew?
From: Outright Radio
Series: Outright Radio Series 2001
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How Did You Know When You Knew?

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: May 25, 2006
  • Length: 31:14
  • Purchases: 1
Dog Park: "Whatever"
From: TL Wagner
Series: Finding The One (paying listener) at the Dog Park
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Two young and enthusiastic (& non-paying) public radio listeners

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WHRV, and KTNA


  • Added: Oct 18, 2005
  • Length: 02:15
  • Purchases: 3
Coming Out Against the Odds
From: Outright Radio
Series: Outright Radio Series 2004
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Coming Out Against the Odds ? stories of folks who put their lives and careers at risk to be gay.

Bought by North State Public Radio, KUT-HD, KQED, WGBH Radio Boston, and KUOW


  • Added: Jan 12, 2005
  • Length: 57:56
  • Purchases: 5
The eX Files
From: Outright Radio
Series: Outright Radio Series 2004
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The eX Files ? stories of gay divorce.

Bought by WCPN, KUT-HD, KQED, and KUOW


  • Added: Jan 12, 2005
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 4
SubwayLand
From: WFUV
Series: Subculture Series
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New York Times columnist Randy Kennedy finds his writing muse underground

Bought by KALW and PRX Remix


  • Added: Sep 24, 2004
  • Length: 04:18
  • Purchases: 2

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