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Caption: Chill Beefs
Kate complains about her sister and other people who are not prepared to do the one thing they have to do when they get to the head of a line.

  • Added: Jun 21, 2021
  • Length: 03:29
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In this mostly musical piece, we settle down into the audience of nearly 200 supportive students and staff at the University Program Board's Fall 2...

  • Added: Oct 13, 2017
  • Length: 28:16
Caption: Robin Washington, Credit: Julia Cheng
Robin Washington is African American and Jewish and has family members all over the world. Some are Jewish, some are other religions but many celeb...

Bought by KZYX, KWMR, and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Apr 07, 2017
  • Length: 01:57
  • Purchases: 3
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When one thinks of fashion forward countries, the Democratic Republic of Congo usually doesn't come to mind. But Les Sapeurs might make us feel dif...

  • Added: Oct 16, 2014
  • Length: 05:44
Caption: Voters in India, Credit: Sandip Roy
Voting in India is the largest organized event in the world! Sandip Roy goes to the polls.

  • Added: Apr 15, 2014
  • Length: 04:30
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Michael Goldberg contributes "The Last Word," his weekly topical essay to Northern Community Radio's Between You and Me program on Saturdays.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 03, 2014
  • Length: 03:23
  • Purchases: 1
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Michael Goldberg contributes "The Last Word," his weekly topical essay to Northern Community Radio's Between You and Me program on Saturdays.

  • Added: Jan 24, 2014
  • Length: 02:42
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Michael Goldberg contributes "The Last Word," his weekly topical essay to Northern Community Radio's Between You and Me program on Saturdays.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 01, 2013
  • Length: 03:23
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Erika Kooda
Erika Kooda is a senior at Grand Rapids High School. During the school year she's been checking in with essays reflecting on her experience. In thi...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 23, 2013
  • Length: 03:23
  • Purchases: 2
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The State of Minnesota is supposedly shutting down at least partially by July 1st. Does that affect you in any way? Do you work for the state? Ar...

  • Added: Jun 27, 2011
  • Length: 05:55
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The State of Minnesota is supposedly shutting down at least partially by July 1st. Does that affect you in any way? Do you work for the state? Ar...

  • Added: Jun 27, 2011
  • Length: 04:37
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Sharon Chmielarz has had poems published in several literary magazines including The Laurel Review, The Iowa Review, Water~Stone, Kalliope, Ascent,...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 16, 2011
  • Length: 23:45
  • Purchases: 1
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Michael Goldberg's thoughts on lawn care.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Jul 21, 2010
  • Length: 02:52
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Andrew Hiller
As many prepare for our Summer vacations, commentator Andrew Hiller explains why buying cheap gas is a really bad idea.

  • Added: Jun 28, 2010
  • Length: 03:44
Caption: Andrew Hiller
A sentimental look at the closing of Andrew Hiller's favorite used book store.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 07, 2010
  • Length: 02:09
  • Purchases: 1
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Are African-American parents that choose unique or African-sounding names putting their children at a disadvantage? Is society unduly prejudiced ag...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Mar 10, 2010
  • Length: 10:22
  • Purchases: 1
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David continues his linguistic and cultural education in France.

  • Added: May 04, 2009
  • Length: 03:41
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Another adventure in the life of our hairnet lady, who is this week trapped at Publix between surly lobsters and manly beers.

  • Added: Feb 08, 2009
  • Length: 03:03
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David revisits an ancient conflict on the island of Cyprus.

  • Added: Nov 17, 2008
  • Length: 03:48
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David recalls a beloved children's book with a message.

  • Added: Aug 18, 2008
  • Length: 03:47
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David discovers how to deal with domestic emergencies.

  • Added: Jun 09, 2008
  • Length: 03:43
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The Turner Broadcasting System has shamelessly abandoned the millions of baseball fans nationwide who for 30 years had watched TBS' almost daily br...

  • Added: Apr 10, 2008
  • Length: 02:52
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David Bouchier contemplates the collections of a lifetime.

Bought by WEKU


  • Added: Apr 07, 2008
  • Length: 03:46
  • Purchases: 1
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David is in recovery from a computer crash.

  • Added: Mar 24, 2008
  • Length: 03:46
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David examines some recent science fiction books, and finds more fiction than science.

  • Added: Feb 04, 2008
  • Length: 03:44