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The Poet and His Dyslexia
From: Francesca Rheannon
Series: Writer's Voice
Caption: Poet Philip Schultz
Host Francesca Rheannon spends the hour with poet Philip Schultz talking about his poetry, his method of teaching writing — and his dyslexia. His l...

Bought by WXXI Rochester


  • Added: Aug 11, 2010
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 1
The Unforseen Costs of Civilization
From: Barry Vogel
Series: Radio Curious
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In this edition of Radio Curious we visit again with Spencer Wells and discuss his new book, “Pandora’s Seed: The Unforeseen Cost of Civilization,”...

Bought by BSR Radio


  • Added: Aug 02, 2010
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
Is Air Pollution Really Harming Us?
From: Dueling Docs
Series: Dueling Docs
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A new government report says be careful out there. Others disagree.

  • Added: Jun 30, 2010
  • Length: 02:00
Is the New Hot Yoga Really Good for You?
From: Dueling Docs
Series: Dueling Docs
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Hot yoga is more popular than ever, with more types of yoga turning of the heat. Is it ok to do?

  • Added: May 26, 2010
  • Length: 02:00
Genetic Testing -- Groks Science Show 2010-05-12
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Brandon Colby discussed outsmarting your genes.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: May 12, 2010
  • Length: 25:29
  • Purchases: 2
Essential Engineering -- Groks Science Show 2010-03-31
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Henry Petroski discussed the essential engineer.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Mar 31, 2010
  • Length: 23:39
  • Purchases: 1
Can stretching make you more prone to injury?
From: Dueling Docs
Series: Dueling Docs
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In a new, entertaining 2 min. weekly module, former Time Magazine health journalist Janice Horowitz, provides the cure for contradictory medical news.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Mar 29, 2010
  • Length: 02:01
  • Purchases: 1
Can taking a vitamin prevent possible side-effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs?
From: Dueling Docs
Series: Dueling Docs
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In a new, entertaining 2 min. weekly module, former Time Magazine health journalist Janice Horowitz, provides the cure for contradictory medical news.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Mar 29, 2010
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
First Contact -- Groks Science Show 2010-03-10
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Evan Mandery discussed First Contact

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Mar 10, 2010
  • Length: 27:31
  • Purchases: 2
Eternity Soup -- Groks Science Show 2010-03-03
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Greg Critser discussed Eternity Soup.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Mar 06, 2010
  • Length: 24:43
  • Purchases: 2
Serenity -- Groks Science Show 2010-01-06
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Steve Pavilanis discussed methods for achieving a Life Less Anxious.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jan 07, 2010
  • Length: 24:35
  • Purchases: 1
Arctic Ice -- Groks Science Show 2009-12-16
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Alun Anderson discussed the future of the Arctic Ocean after the ice melts.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KVSC


  • Added: Dec 16, 2009
  • Length: 24:30
  • Purchases: 2
Darwin to DNA -- Groks Science Show 2009-10-14
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
James Schwartz discussed the history of the gene from Darwin to DNA.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Oct 14, 2009
  • Length: 27:49
  • Purchases: 2
Uranium Wars -- Groks Science Show 2009-09-30
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Amir Aczel discussed Uranium Wars.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Sep 29, 2009
  • Length: 29:55
  • Purchases: 1
Interconnect: Joseph Priestley: Science, Religion & Politics
From: John Hingsbergen
Series: Interconnect
Caption: Cheri Lawson & John Hingsbergen
Joseph Priestley: Science, Religion and Politics

  • Added: Sep 20, 2009
  • Length: 27:59
Technological Innovations -- Groks Science Show 2009-09-16
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. W. Brian Arthur discussed the nature of technology.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Sep 15, 2009
  • Length: 32:12
  • Purchases: 1
Alzheimer Research -- Groks Science Show 2009-09-02
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Mark Underwood discussed Alzheimer research and prevention

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Sep 01, 2009
  • Length: 27:52
  • Purchases: 1
Cochlear Implants -- Groks Science Show 2009-08-12
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Valeriy Shafiro discussed the mechanisms of normal hearing and cochlear implants.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Aug 12, 2009
  • Length: 31:48
  • Purchases: 1
Spy Technology -- Groks Science Show 2009-08-05
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Robert Wallace discussed the secret world of spycraft.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Aug 05, 2009
  • Length: 29:54
  • Purchases: 1
Frogs and Toads -- Groks Science Show 2009-07-29
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Lang Elliot discussed the songs of frogs and toads

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 29, 2009
  • Length: 30:23
  • Purchases: 1
Moon Expeditions -- Groks Science Show 2009-07-22
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Andrew Chaikin discussed Voices from the Moon

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Jul 22, 2009
  • Length: 28:06
  • Purchases: 2
Catching Fire -- Groks Science Show 2009-07-15
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Richard Wrangham discussed Catching Fire.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 14, 2009
  • Length: 29:49
  • Purchases: 1
Hummingbird
From: Encounters: Radio Experiences in the North
Series: Encounters
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This is a sweet segment on one of the smallest but best known little birds.

Bought by KDUR, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, and Remix Radio


  • Added: May 14, 2009
  • Length: 28:54
  • Purchases: 3
To Test or Not to Test
From: With Good Reason
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If you could have your DNA screened for your risk for disease, would you do it?

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: May 14, 2009
  • Length: 28:56
  • Purchases: 1
Evolutionary Truth -- Groks Science Show 2009-02-11
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Jerry Coyne from the University of Chicago discusses why evolution is true.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KPVL, and KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: Apr 05, 2009
  • Length: 27:04
  • Purchases: 3

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