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Ann Niedringhaus is a Duluth poet who has been widely published in journals and anthologies. She belongs to a Duluth writers group that is currentl...

  • Added: Jun 04, 2013
  • Length: 01:57
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First, the notorious gangster James Whitey Bulger was the most wanted fugitive of his generation. In a probing new biography, Kevin Cullen and Shel...

Bought by WCNY and WCWP


  • Added: May 28, 2013
  • Length: 59:54
  • Purchases: 2
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Spirit on Lake is an affordable housing development for LGBT seniors in Minneapolis. Scheduled to open in fall 2013, the project is the brainchild ...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Mar 20, 2013
  • Length: 04:55
  • Purchases: 1
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General Colin Powell gives anecdotes from his distinguished military career from his book, "In Life and Leadership." One of Americas most respected...

Bought by WCNY and WCSU-FM


  • Added: Mar 05, 2013
  • Length: 59:54
  • Purchases: 2
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First, author Peter Trachtenberg, is a husband and self-proclaimed cat person. After he discovers his cat Biscuit is missing, he begins to study th...

Bought by KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle and WCNY


  • Added: Feb 26, 2013
  • Length: 59:54
  • Purchases: 2
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Radio Curious presents a memorial to Michael Toms, the executive producer of New Dimensions Radio in an interview recorded at his home in Ukiah, Ca...

  • Added: Feb 13, 2013
  • Length: 29:01
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From early calypso and New Orleans Mardi Gras music to New Orleans neighborhoods to my demise - what Mardi Gras means to me.

Bought by Prairie Public


  • Added: Feb 10, 2013
  • Length: 02:47:46
  • Purchases: 1
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First, Dan Buettner, a writer and explorer for National Geographic, became intrigued by longevity and health during his world travels. He unveils w...

Bought by WCNY and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Jan 29, 2013
  • Length: 59:54
  • Purchases: 2
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Many happy, active and sharp older folks are thriving in their communities and families with many interests that keep their lives rich and meaningf...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Jan 01, 2013
  • Length: 59:55
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Neurosurgeon, Dr. Michael Turner
First, neurosurgeon Michael Turner explains the effects of the disease Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). Symptoms of NPH, are similar to those o...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Nov 27, 2012
  • Length: 59:54
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Carol Bogosian, President of CAB Consulting
First, Carol Bogosian, explains a recent report from the Society of Actuaries, showing that at least one-third of people nearing retirement believe...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Nov 20, 2012
  • Length: 59:54
  • Purchases: 1
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First, music icon Kenny Rogers details his lifelong journey from the boy who loved to sing to living legend in his memoir, "Luck or Something Like ...

Bought by WCNY and KPIK-LP


  • Added: Oct 09, 2012
  • Length: 01:00:47
  • Purchases: 2
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People born at the leading edge of the Baby Boom turned 65 last year, with more and more Americans entering what experts call “young old age.” One ...

Bought by KENW, WXDU, KUOW, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Aug 24, 2012
  • Length: 02:26
  • Purchases: 4
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Retirement may seem ages away, but if you start saving for it now you will reap the benefits when you're older. Ashley and Jason talk about the ben...

Bought by Key Radio KEYK 89.3 FM


  • Added: Aug 21, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
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The human genome may be the best avenue to date in the battle against Alzheimer’s Disease. It is also the focus of the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroima...

  • Added: Aug 09, 2012
  • Length: 09:22
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First, Dr. Lori Trawinski discusses ways to spot and avoid housing and refinancing scams. Then, Larry Tye talks about his complete biography of the...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Aug 07, 2012
  • Length: 59:54
  • Purchases: 1
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Dayna Thompson explains the difference between Alzheimers/Dementia versus Regular Aging, warning signs, healthy brain tips, caregiver challenges an...

  • Added: Jul 16, 2012
  • Length: 04:46
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First, Jonathan Blum of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services looks at the Affordable Care Act as it rolls out and affects Medicare. Then,...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Jul 03, 2012
  • Length: 59:55
  • Purchases: 1
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First, two experts focus on the in and outs of Medicare as affected by health care reform. Then, in the interests of airing out where we stand curr...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Jun 26, 2012
  • Length: 59:55
  • Purchases: 1
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In her book, “Retirement on the Line” Caitrin Lynch explains how The Vita Needle Company values older workers. And, Evan Falchuk, the Vice Chairma...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: May 29, 2012
  • Length: 59:55
  • Purchases: 1
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DENVER - Expect some experimentation in Colorado - the result of a bill passed by the state Legislature which offers a creative way for the state t...

  • Added: May 23, 2012
  • Length: 01:31
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The state has a new proposal to cut costs for New Yorkers with increased healthcare needs, although there are concerns about quality, and whether t...

  • Added: Apr 25, 2012
  • Length: 02:01
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It's essential that we raise Social Security benefits.

  • Added: Apr 12, 2012
  • Length: 03:19
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Dr. Ira Byock and Dr. David Healy, this week on Prime Time Radio.

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Apr 10, 2012
  • Length: 59:55
  • Purchases: 1
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Wendell Potter and Susan Garland, this week on Prime Time Radio.

Bought by WCNY, WRGY, and KWIS 88.3 FM


  • Added: Feb 28, 2012
  • Length: 59:54
  • Purchases: 3