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Top of Mind - Is Sports Fandom Good for America?

From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Most Americans are sport fans. But is all of that obsession with wins, losses and rivals good for us? How sports fandom could be the antidote to is...

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMXT, GCR (Global Community Radio), RadioStPete Florida, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and more

Tennis Anyone? James Martinez on Tennis Ball Waste

From: Alex Wise
Series: Sea Change Radio

Did you know that over 100,000 tennis balls are used in an average grand slam tournament? And unfortunately, they cannot be recycled. Given the ple...

Top of Mind - Skijoring, Penguins Declining, Virtual Music Collaboration

From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Topic 1 - Skijoring: Horse-drawn Adrenaline; Topic 2 - Iconic Penguins in Antarctica Declining More Than Previously Thought; Topic 3 - Musicians Mi...

Bought by KOWS, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., RADIOLEX, GCR (Global Community Radio), KSTK and more

Doug Chabot on Mountain and Snow Safety

From: Justin Angle
Series: A New Angle

This week’s guest is Doug Chabot, Director of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. With winter fast approaching, we talk with Doug about ...

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

Take Care #140

From: WRVO Public Media
Series: Take Care

Episode topics: Concussion and helmet technology.

Bought by WNYO and WNMU-FM

Take Care #119

From: WRVO Public Media
Series: Take Care

Episode topics: Common shoulder problems and swimming for health.

Bought by WNMU-FM and WRIR

Dave Zirin on Tom Brady and ConflateGate

From: Alex Wise
Series: Sea Change Radio

It has been a nightmarish week. The new president has kicked off his reign with a series of illegal and immoral executive orders and a set of prepo...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio

Re-exploring Sports Welfare

From: Alex Wise
Series: Sea Change Radio

As you digest your Thanksgiving feast this Thursday and settle in to watch some football with the family, keep in mind that your down time comes wi...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio and 90.1 WFYI Public Radio

Kate Zerrenner on the Rio Olympics

From: Alex Wise
Series: Sea Change Radio

If you’ve been tuning into the Olympics in Rio this week, you’ve probably watched your fair share of inspirational profiles of athletes. You may al...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio

Take Care #69

From: WRVO Public Media
Series: Take Care

Episode topics: Golf and tennis injuries and foods that sound healthy, but aren't.

Bought by WNMU-FM, WNMU-FM, and WRIR

Take Care #29

From: WRVO Public Media
Series: Take Care

Episode topics: Saving heart attack victims and dehydration.

Tim Dwight: Gridiron Solar

From: Alex Wise
Series: Sea Change Radio

Perhaps the hardest job in professional football is that of the Punt Returner, who tries to avoid being torn to shreds by very large, rapidly appro...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio and 90.1 WFYI Public Radio

The Monkey Dance -- Groks Science Show 2015-05-06

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

On this episode, we talk with English professor and cage fighter Dr. Jonathan Gottschall.

Bought by KPIP-LP and KPVL

Football Physics -- Groks Science Show 2015-02-18

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show

Dr. Timothy Gay discusses the physics of football.

Bought by KPIP-LP and KPVL

No Dogs or Women Allowed

From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club in St. Andrews, Scotland, votes September 18 on whether to admit women. If the measures passes, the club will be fi...

Patrick Hruby on Sports Welfare

From: Alex Wise
Series: Sea Change Radio

Did you know that almost all NFL teams are profitable before a single ticket is sold? And did you know that for most of these teams it’s public dol...

Bought by KVSC

Global Ethics Corner: Are the Olympics Worth It?

From: Carnegie Council
Series: Global Ethics Corner

The London Olympics are unfolding as Britain endures a severe recession. With a $17 billion price tag, are the Olympics worth it for a nation going...