PRX - Pieces for Format: First-Person Essay

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In this episode of Bonus Tracks, Kenzie shares her favorite Artist with us, Lana Del Ray.

  • Added: Apr 17, 2024
  • Length: 03:18
Caption: The Goo Goo Dolls performing in Norfolk, Nebraska in September 2013. The Goo Goo Dolls photo from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Goo_Goo_Dolls_2013_1.jpg Photo credit: Fr. Jeff Lorig taken September 2, 2013
In this episode, KXCI Tucson's youth broadcaster Delaney talks about The Goo Goo Dolls and The Gin Blossoms.

  • Added: Apr 17, 2024
  • Length: 03:11
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My name is Shawn Hughes. I wrote this piece consciously, recapping one of my most important moments of the year. In the midst of two pandemics, eve...

  • Added: Jan 21, 2021
  • Length: 06:54
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A piece by Mya Torres. I made my piece about how social media ruined not only MY relationship with self-love, but many others.

  • Added: Aug 18, 2020
  • Length: 05:59
Caption: OutCasting youth participant Andrew
OutCaster Andrew talks about why it’s important for both LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ people to have an awareness of LGBTQ history.

Bought by WMMT


  • Added: May 31, 2019
  • Length: 05:20
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: OutCasting youth participant Andrew
OutCaster Andrew talks about his experience with a doctor who was insensitive to the needs of her trans patient.

  • Added: Mar 01, 2019
  • Length: 06:26
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Smash society and you create craven people. Craven, from the early English word meaning crushed, defeated, overwhelmed.

  • Added: Jul 03, 2018
  • Length: 03:30
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Is live theatre still relevant? Why do I spend my summers doing family-friendly theatre in small towns?

  • Added: Jul 23, 2015
  • Length: 08:27
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The most important meal of the day - breakfast - is no longer a priority among teenagers. Why can't they find the time for golden waffles doused in...

  • Added: Jun 06, 2015
  • Length: 01:33
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Katia Hauser explores the intricacies of teenagers having the legal right to make their own medical decisions.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 06, 2015
  • Length: 02:44
  • Purchases: 1
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Interview with Carlos Sanchez, former County Jail Inmate. Interview conducted by Jackie Serrato for 96 Acres. Audio produced by Vocalo's Ayana Cont...

  • Added: Oct 16, 2014
  • Length: 20:35
Caption: The Dixon Ticonderoga Pencil, Credit: Bryan Ward
Author, producer and teacher Bryan Ward loves the Dixon Ticonderoga pencil, but his relationship with the writing utensil has soured since he disc...

  • Added: Mar 26, 2014
  • Length: 03:42
Caption: you're not around, Credit: pscm
When all you need is someone to answer the phone

  • Added: Jan 23, 2014
  • Length: :54
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A post- post-9/11 podcast. Part 1 of a series examining 9/11 memorials.

  • Added: Jan 09, 2014
  • Length: 15:37
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A look at community motivated selfishness in "Buy Local" movements.

  • Added: Apr 24, 2013
  • Length: 04:47
Caption: Dan Sinykin
Dan Sinykin is a writer and frequent contributor of essays and book reviews to Northern Community Radio. I this essay Sinykin presents a contemplat...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 04, 2013
  • Length: 07:59
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Anne Dunn
Anne Dunn is an Ojibwe storyteller and crone, which she describes as an elder wisdom keeper, holy hag, earth mother, and sky woman.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KHSU


  • Added: Jan 07, 2013
  • Length: 05:52
  • Purchases: 2
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Aaron J. Brown is an author and community college instructor from the Iron Range. He writes MinnesotaBrown.com and hosts Northern Community Radio's...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 19, 2012
  • Length: 03:13
  • 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.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 19, 2012
  • Length: 03:25
  • Purchases: 1
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Steve Downing has been a teacher, house painter, conflict mediator, musician, arts administrator, freelance writer, and has occasionally worked for...

  • Added: Dec 19, 2012
  • Length: 03:36
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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: Dec 19, 2012
  • Length: 03:22
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 th...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Nov 30, 2012
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Robert Saxton
In the second of a series of essays, Robert Saxton reflects on perspective and some of the unique characteristics of living in northern Minnesota. ...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Oct 31, 2012
  • Length: 04:19
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Let us anticipate what we lose if we hand over the democracy ground game. , Credit: Susan Cook
The Mayor of New York held a big fundraiser in New York recently to support candidates who want consensus in Washington. As we listen to Mr. Bloomb...

  • Added: Oct 23, 2012
  • Length: 03:52
Caption: Erika Kooda
During the school year she'll be checking in with essays reflecting on her experience. This is the second installment of that series of essays.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KPIK-LP


  • Added: Oct 02, 2012
  • Length: 03:10
  • Purchases: 2