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A federal monument to Iraq and Afghanistan vets is years away, but states are erecting their own
From: American Homefront Project
Caption: Army veteran David Vieira, President of the Afghanistan Iraq Veterans War Memorial Fund, attends a dedication ceremony for Connecticut's new monument to Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans. Viera's non-profit raised money to build the memorial in Danbury., Credit: Desiree D'Iorio / American Homefront
While the national memorial goes through a lengthy planning and fundraising process, veterans are working with state and local governments to build...

Bought by North Country Public Radio, WRFA-LP, Texas Public Radio, WHRV, KUT and more


  • Added: May 24, 2024
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 7
Human Rights, or Right to Exist? Perspectives on Israel-Hamas War
From: Mateo Schimpf
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Former US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates predicts how war in Israel could ripple through the Middle East. Then, Ray Suarez speaks with Trita Par...

Bought by Classic107.3, WMUU-LP, GCR (Global Community Radio), WHCP-LP Cambridge, and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: May 24, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Young Voices Debate Tough Topics: DEI and Climate Change
From: Open to Debate
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Two days. Four questions. Ten judges and high school students participating in the national championship run by Incubate Debate, the U.S.’s fastest...

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio]


  • Added: May 23, 2024
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Twelve Arizona Fake Electors Arraigned; Trump Remains an Unindicted Co-Conspirator
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Twelve Arizona Fake Electors Arraigned; Trump Remains an Unindicted Co-Conspirator

Bought by KTSW 89.9 and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: May 23, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Science unscripted (DW) 05/14/2024 - Do drugs make us more creative?
From: DW - Deutsche Welle
Series: Spectrum: World of Science & Technology ~ from DW
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On this week's program - What (and how much) you should eat if you're pregnant. How do elephants greet one another? And a definitive answer to a qu...

Bought by WFHB


  • Added: May 23, 2024
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 1
Living Planet 05/24/24
From: DW - Deutsche Welle
Series: Living Planet: Environment Matters ~ from DW
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This week we’re looking at the environmental impact of EV’s vs traditional combustion cars in our latest installment of “What’s better?”

Bought by KPTZ, Port Townsend, WA, Radio Kansas, RadioFreePalmer, and KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio]


  • Added: May 23, 2024
  • Length: 29:59
  • Purchases: 4
Jimmy Carter : Profile in Peace
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Half Hour Episodes
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EMBARGOED UNTIL THE PASSING OF PRESIDENT CARTER / / / On this program, we remember Former President Jimmy Carter by hearing an exclusive interview...

Bought by KNKX, Radio Baha'i, WLGI, and KUNM


  • Added: May 23, 2024
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
Jimmy Carter : Profile in Peace (59/53)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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EMBARGOED UNTIL THE PASSING OF PRESIDENT CARTER. On this program, we remember Former President Jimmy Carter by hearing an exclusive interview PEAC...

Bought by KNKX, WRKF, and KAZU Seaside, Calif.


  • Added: May 23, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
Spoiler Alert: The Threat of Third Parties, A 2024 Election Special
From: Mateo Schimpf
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We all get a vote...but do we really get a choice?

Bought by Classic107.3, GCR (Global Community Radio), WHCP-LP Cambridge, and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: May 23, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
The Rights of Civilians and the International Criminal Court
From: Humankind
Series: Humankind Specials
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has announced he's seeking arrest warrants for leaders of both Hamas and Israel. Can justice for ...

Bought by Maine Public Radio, Baltimore Public Media, WGBH Radio Boston, KVCR, Angelica Community Radio and more


  • Added: May 22, 2024
  • Length: 53:00
  • Purchases: 8
2423: Marcus Aurelius, 6/4/2024
From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk: Weekly
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Do you have to be an emperor to lead a Stoic life?

  • Added: May 22, 2024
  • Length: 54:00
Christian Beckwith on the 10th Mountain Division’s legacy
From: Justin Angle
Series: A New Angle
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Christian Beckwith is a former editor of the American Alpine Journal and the co-founder of Alpinist Magazine. His current project, Ninety-Pound Ruc...

  • Added: May 22, 2024
  • Length: 28:30
92,000 Transgender People Took This Survey. Here’s What We Learned
From: Tradeoffs
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As lawmakers around the country take aim at transgender rights, we dig into findings from the largest survey ever of trans Americans.

  • Added: May 22, 2024
  • Length: 18:33
2422: Logic For Everyone, 5/28/2024
From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk: Weekly
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Does logic always lead us to the truth?

  • Added: May 22, 2024
  • Length: 53:59
Educability -- Groks Science Show 2024-05-22
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Leslie Valiant discussed his book, The Importance of Being Educable.

Bought by KDX Worldround Radio, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., RadioFreePalmer, and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: May 22, 2024
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 4
Domestic Violence Survivor & Homeless Too? A CA Cohort Shows What Can Be Done
From: Laura Flanders
Series: Laura Flanders & Friends
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Women make up 35% of California’s homeless population, and domestic violence is a leading reason why women lose their housing. Organizations across...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KDNK, KWMR, and WNYE


  • Added: May 21, 2024
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 4
Another Tactic to Undermine Citizen Ballot Initiatives in Arizona: Slap Signature Collectors with a Subpoena
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Another Tactic to Undermine Citizen Ballot Initiatives in Arizona: Slap Signature Collectors with a Subpoena

Bought by KTSW 89.9


  • Added: May 21, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Memorial Day: Not What You Were Taught in School
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Official history says the first Memorial Day celebration was held in Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1868, where Union and Confederate soldi...

  • Added: May 20, 2024
  • Length: 03:00
2426: What is Gender?, 6/25/2024
From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk: Weekly
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Is Gender an oppressive system that sorts people into pink and blue boxes, or is it a critical part of people’s identities?

  • Added: May 20, 2024
  • Length: 53:59
Arizona Anti-Voter Legislators Up Their Game to Quash Citizen Ballot Initiatives
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Arizona Anti-Voter Legislators Up Their Game to Quash Citizen Ballot Initiatives

Bought by KTSW 89.9 and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: May 20, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
2024-05-19 Akan Philosophy and Personhood
From: Philosophy Talk
Series: Philosophy Talk
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Mind, soul, body, and breath—how do all of these go together for the Akan people of West Africa?

Bought by KICI Iowa City, KTSW 89.9, KNVC Carson City Community Radio, KSKQ, KMUN and more


  • Added: May 20, 2024
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 6
Season 1, Episode 41 - 'Transformative Generation' feat Christabel Reed
From: Radio 2050
Series: Radio 2050 - Season 1
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Taking care of ourselves goes hand in hand with taking care of the planet.

Bought by WOJB


  • Added: May 19, 2024
  • Length: 58:07
  • Purchases: 1
Got Milk -- Groks Science Show 2024-05-15
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
This week's science roundup looks at milk, water, and anger.

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: May 19, 2024
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
Why People Don’t Vote: Surveys Show Many Nonvoters Don’t Think Their Vote Matters
From: Brian Beihl
Series: American Democracy Minute
Caption: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report
Why People Don’t Vote: Surveys Show Many Nonvoters Don’t Think Their Vote Matters

Bought by KTSW 89.9, WUTC, and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: May 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 3
What’s the Future of Natural Gas?
From: Casey Walker
Series: Energy Switch
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Dr. Naomi Boness, Managing Director of the Natural Gas Initiative at Stanford University and Rachel Fakhry, Analyst for the Climate & Clean Air pro...

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: May 18, 2024
  • Length: 26:02
  • Purchases: 1

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