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Vibrators have been around since the 19th century. Before they were marketed primarily as sex toys, they were sold as general health devices … and ...

  • Added: Apr 03, 2024
  • Length: 58:23
Caption: Roopika Risam
We're joined by the co-editors of Reviews in Digital Humanities, Dr. Roopika Risam and Dr. Jennifer Guiliano. Dr. Risam is the Chair of Secondary a...

Bought by KNCT FM


  • Added: Mar 15, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Karen Mazur
On this program we’re talking with Eric Renz-Whitmore, a lead organizer of the DataFest: ArtQuest event, and Karen Mazur, Public Art Project Coordi...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: Episode 10: Nicest Troll in Town, featuring Dr. Chris Bail
Social media is not fundamentally a source of information or a competition of ideas, but a competition of identities. With that and other provoca...

Bought by KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif.


  • Added: Jul 21, 2021
  • Length: 26:59
  • Purchases: 1
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Appliances in American homes and businesses use electricity, natural gas, propane, fuel oil, and kerosene to power devices ranging from air conditi...

  • Added: Mar 25, 2021
  • Length: 12:50
Caption: Simon DeDeo
Philosopher David Kinney, an Omidyar Postdoctoral Fellow at The Santa Fe Institute, and SFI External Professor Simon DeDeo, a cognitive scientist a...

  • Added: Jan 27, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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German and American libraries have influenced each other’s development tremendously over the last few centuries. During this time, the library has ...

Bought by KICI Iowa City, WNYO, KICI Iowa City, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 02, 2019
  • Length: 28:02
  • Purchases: 4
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Philosophy professor Christopher James Preston discusses his book, "The Synthetic Age Outdesigning Evolution, Resurrecting Species, and Reengineeri...

Bought by Prairie Public, KWMR, Yellowstone Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: May 08, 2018
  • Length: 28:52
  • Purchases: 5
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The Living Well Show presents a two-part interview with Dr. Devra Davis and Theodora Scarato, MSW. Dr. Davis is the author of Disconnect: The Trut...

Bought by WPCA-LP, KRZA, and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 19, 2018
  • Length: 28:31
  • Purchases: 3
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Dr. Samuel Harrington, MD, is the author of At Peace: Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life. He argues the case for taking a clear-eyed yet compa...

Bought by WETS and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 15, 2018
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 2
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WorldCanvass guests join host Joan Kjaer to discuss the controversial method of energy production known as fracking and its impact on the environme...

  • Added: Oct 07, 2016
  • Length: 28:20
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Sean Carroll discussed the logic of regulation as well as how these principles can be applied to treat disease and heal ecosystems.

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and WMUU-LP


  • Added: May 04, 2016
  • Length: 25:45
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
John Kelley discusses the mechanisms of the placebo effect and its role in medicine.

Bought by WMUU-LP, WYAP, and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Dec 03, 2015
  • Length: 28:45
  • Purchases: 3
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This month on "Impact," we're taking a close look at a huge issue--legacy. In this case, we're examining how it relates to contemporary philanthrop...

  • Added: Mar 05, 2015
  • Length: 27:55
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We wrap up our three-part series on data and privacy with a look at some ways big data can improve our communities. Technology and big data are del...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Oct 28, 2014
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Cybersecurity risks increases daily as more and more of our private information is stored online--and the biggest threat isn't necessarily hackers....

  • Added: Oct 08, 2014
  • Length: 18:47
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Graphics in video games are undoubtedly one of the most talked topics in gaming. By speaking with Dr. Dennis Woytek, I hope to give the audience a ...

  • Added: Mar 29, 2014
  • Length: 07:56
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Humans have wanted to know tomorrow's weather for as long as there have been todays. Only in the last few centuries, however, have we begun making...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KPVL


  • Added: Mar 21, 2013
  • Length: 30:45
  • Purchases: 2
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"Technology creates all this open space that needs to be filled. And if you leave space to be filled, people fill it by saying things that don't ma...

  • Added: Dec 07, 2012
  • Length: 03:38
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Are genetically engineered foods safe to eat? Would labeling help consumers? Join Food Sleuth Radio Host and registered dietitian, Melinda Hemmelga...

Bought by KMUN


  • Added: Nov 05, 2012
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Nataly Kelly joins us to discuss language translation.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Oct 18, 2012
  • Length: 26:54
  • Purchases: 2
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The human gut is home to more than 3.5 pounds of natural bacteria that help us resist infections and aid in the digestion and absorption of critica...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Sep 10, 2012
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Trimpin, is the star of the movie that bears his name, which will be shown at the Mendocino Film Festival. He was the recipient of a Mac Arthur ge...

  • Added: May 21, 2012
  • Length: 29:01
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Today, nano particles are in our food, cosmetics, and hundreds of other items. And this is just the beginning of what is projected to be a $1 trill...

Bought by WZEN.org, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, WRPI, WDSE, and KUOW


  • Added: Dec 19, 2011
  • Length: 56:38
  • Purchases: 5
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As he retools Lipman, a New York advertising agency, Michael Mendenhall discusses a new approach to branding. He also talks about how companies' et...

  • Added: Sep 23, 2011
  • Length: 27:59