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The Ludlow Massacre of April 20, 1914 was one of the most horrific events in U.S. labor history -- but one that led to desperately needed reforms.
- Added: Apr 14, 2006
- Length: 04:22
It's the 38th anniversary of farmworker leader Cesar Chavez's extraordinary 25-day fast.
- Added: Mar 09, 2006
- Length: 02:46
When we light a candle for Lincoln's day we rekindle ours
- Added: Jan 23, 2006
- Length: 02:51
Few leaders have done more for ordinary Americans than Eugene V. Debs, born 150 years ago.
- Added: Dec 21, 2005
- Length: 04:06
Jonathan Groubert tells the story of a surprising encounter during his first visit to Belgrade
- Added: Nov 23, 2005
- Length: 05:43
On the 40th anniversary of the recording and release of The Beatles song "Norwegian Wood," commentator Sarah Karni says the song's been a riddle to...
- Added: Oct 15, 2005
- Length: 03:31
- Purchases: 2
The voices of men and women who served in the military during times of war.-
Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, KPIK-LP, Louisville Public Media, WNIJ, and KCUR
- Added: Oct 11, 2005
- Length: 56:15
- Purchases: 5
Despite what the official histories say, Labor Day actually was first observed in San Francisco.
Bought by RadioStPete Florida, KICI Iowa City, WTJU, and KBUT Crested Butte, Colo.
- Added: Aug 17, 2005
- Length: 02:21
- Purchases: 4
A commentary noting that at age 70, the National Labor Relations Act is badly in need of reform.
- Added: Aug 14, 2005
- Length: 05:00
A commentary on the 100th anniversary of the Industrial Workers of the World, one of the most influential and colorful organizations in U.S. history.
Bought by BSR Radio
- Added: Jun 30, 2005
- Length: 09:36
- Purchases: 1
A commentary marking the anniversary of one of the most significant strikes in U.S. history -- the West Coast longshoremen's strike of 1934.
- Added: May 19, 2005
- Length: 03:10
Special essay on living in Flanders
Bought by KMXT, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., Prairie Public, KMSU, Public Radio East and more
- Added: Apr 21, 2005
- Length: 29:21
- Purchases: 11
- Added: Nov 16, 2004
- Length: 02:58
Former HS geeks -- Muslim, ex-Jehovah, gay/straight and fabulous attend an "adult prom" for an NYC friend who's moving on...,
- Added: Apr 15, 2004
- Length: 02:49
Christmas day at Ground Zero--Essay
- Added: Oct 02, 2003
- Length: 07:27
- Purchases: 7
- Added: Sep 16, 2003
- Length: 07:07
- Purchases: 1
Making a Flute on Sept. 11, 2001 to process the day
- Added: Sep 08, 2003
- Length: 03:44
Five thousand miles from New York, commentator and medic Geo Beach had to practice a different kind of medicine, praying for a minister at Ground Z...
Bought by WZBC, 90.9 WBUR - Boston's NPR News Station, WYSO, and prpdstation
- Added: Sep 08, 2003
- Length: 07:00
- Purchases: 4
