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On this episode, we talked about "The Story of the B-52s: Neon Side of Town," the first critical biography of "the world's greatest party band," wh...

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  • Added: Jan 20, 2024
  • Length: 27:45
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Caption: "Breathing: American Sonnets", Credit: Susan Cook
A Registered Maine Guide I know searched for a wounded deer - wounded but not felled- he still seeking to do good for evil - as it is perceived by ...

  • Added: Jan 20, 2024
  • Length: 04:50
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Herman Wouk, a literary giant renowned for his profound engagement with historical themes, is influential in World War II literature. His magnum op...

  • Added: Jan 19, 2024
  • Length: 08:38
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thel and Julius Rosenberg grew up in New York City, a melting pot of cultural diversity, and faced economic challenges during the early 20th centur...

  • Added: Jan 17, 2024
  • Length: 09:05
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced and is now capable of with minimal human intervention. This technology is transforming the way ne...

  • Added: Jan 17, 2024
  • Length: 06:50
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The decision of Gen Z individuals to forgo parenthood is influenced not only by economic and climate realities but also by a variety of other facto...

  • Added: Jan 16, 2024
  • Length: 09:13
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“Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do” by Studs Terkel is not just a book; it’s a journey into the ...

  • Added: Jan 16, 2024
  • Length: 10:22
Caption: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a beach in Lakshadweep, Credit: Twitter account of Narendra Modi @NarendraModi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's images of the Indian islands of Lakshadweep triggered a social media spat with the Maldives.

  • Added: Jan 16, 2024
  • Length: 06:00
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On this episode of the Polley Music Library Show, we talked about the new book "The Needle and the Lens," which explores pop songs used in film. So...

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  • Added: Jan 14, 2024
  • Length: 27:32
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China has cemented its position as the world’s leader in solar power, adding more capacity in 2023 than the world as a whole did in 2022, according...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2024
  • Length: 03:03
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Limited Access to Healthcare Providers and Facilities: Rural areas often need more healthcare resources. This includes fewer hospitals, clinics, an...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2024
  • Length: 04:12
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In the aftermath of World War II, Europe lay in ruins. Cities were devastated, economies shattered, and the continent faced a crisis of unprecedent...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2024
  • Length: 03:18
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Brian Dunning examines the legends of four famous cryptids: the Bili Ape of the Congo, the Beast of Gevaudan, the Monster of Port Chatham, and the ...

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  • Added: Jan 12, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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Caption: Dancers at the Rainbow Literature Festival in New Delhi
Though the plea to recognize same-sex marriage was quashed by the Indian Supreme Court, queer life continues to bloom in India in many different co...

  • Added: Jan 08, 2024
  • Length: 06:00
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Carl Sagan, a renowned astronomer, astrophysicist, and science communicator, has left an indelible mark on the scientific and literary worlds. His ...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2024
  • Length: 07:42
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Andrew Wyeth, an American artistic luminary, transcended the canvas to become a masterful chronicler of the human condition and the natural world. ...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2024
  • Length: 10:27
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On this episode, we talked about the book "Krautrock," a recent addition to the 33 1/3 "Genre" series that explores the history and influence of Ge...

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  • Added: Jan 06, 2024
  • Length: 27:34
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n the heart of rural America, the landscape is dotted with small towns where the struggle for quality education is a pressing concern. Education in...

  • Added: Jan 06, 2024
  • Length: 03:14
Caption: Benigna Chilla and Sandip with her artwork Birds and Flowers for Reba at Nature Morte Gallery, New Delhi , Credit: Bishan Samaddar
When artist Benigna Chilla got a frayed sari, more than six decades old, from Sandip's mother it set the stage for an artistic conversation that sp...

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  • Added: Jan 02, 2024
  • Length: 06:00
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As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the familiar streets of Tampa Bay, I stood gazing at the sleek curves of my motorcycl...

  • Added: Jan 02, 2024
  • Length: 04:21
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George Orwell, an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic, is renowned for his profound influence on 20th-century literature and politic...

  • Added: Jan 01, 2024
  • Length: 03:23
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I’ve gone over the different Points Of View many times. I was explaining at length the different forms of 3rd person and the views of 1st and 2nd p...

  • Added: Jan 01, 2024
  • Length: 29:34
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The phenomenon of an aging population is reshaping the demographic landscape globally, with its impact being profoundly felt in rural areas. Unlike...

  • Added: Jan 01, 2024
  • Length: 04:26
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A postcard from Hope, British Columbia.

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  • Added: Dec 31, 2023
  • Length: 02:00
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On this episode, we talked about John Luther Adams and his biography, "Silences So Deep," which focuses on his time living in Alaska between 1978 a...

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  • Added: Dec 30, 2023
  • Length: 28:33
  • Purchases: 1