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Every Family Has a Legend
From: Deborah Begel
Series: Calling America: Give Us Your Stories, Poems & Essays
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Legends, how we remember.

  • Added: Nov 12, 2008
  • Length: 03:02
McLemonade: A taste of political intolerance.
From: Katie Ball
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A Florida family hides their McCain campaign signs while their lemonade stand is in business.

Bought by PRX Remix and PRX Election Podcast


  • Added: Nov 01, 2008
  • Length: 08:03
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Gregg Rogers
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Gregg Rogers once thought his daughter's Down Syndrome was tragic. Now he sees it as his salvation.

Bought by WEZU and WEZU


  • Added: Oct 30, 2008
  • Length: 04:02
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - William Wissemann
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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When solving life's puzzles, William Wissemann believes in breaking things down into smaller pieces.

Bought by WEZU and Remix Radio


  • Added: Oct 30, 2008
  • Length: 03:38
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Stephanie Disney
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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After adopting a multi-racial child, Stephanie Disney learned that love is what defines her family.

Bought by WEZU and WEZU


  • Added: Oct 30, 2008
  • Length: 03:24
  • Purchases: 2
From a Thimble to a Teacup (Politics & Me)
From: Blunt Youth Radio Project
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Libby was never even remotely interested in politics. But a trip to the New Hampshire primary changed that.

  • Added: Aug 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:59
This I Believe - Yvette Doss
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Yvette Doss believes studying philosophy helped her connect to a larger world of ideas and humanity.

Bought by WEZU and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Theresa MacPhail
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Theresa MacPhail believes in being courageous, despite all the scary things life has presented her.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KUT, and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 03:57
  • Purchases: 4
This I Believe - Daniel Flanagan
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Dan Flanagan thought himself a loser until fatherhood gave him the chance to turn his life around.

Bought by WEZU, WMMT, and WEZU


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 03:13
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - damali ayo
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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damali ayo believes in recycling stuff people discard--old papers, broken furniture, even lame dogs.

Bought by Wyoming Public Radio, WEZU, WEZU, KUOW, and Remix Radio


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 03:39
  • Purchases: 5
This I Believe - Christine Little
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Iowa librarian Christine Little learned from her teenage son the true generosity of selfless giving.

Bought by WEZU and WEZU


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 03:48
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Christine Todd Whitman
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Former EPA chief Christine Todd Whitman believes in listening to, and trusting, her inner voice.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KBGA 89.9 FM


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 02:31
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - Colin Bates
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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In aiding people who are mentally disabled, Colin Bates has learned that helplessness can be a gift.

Bought by WEZU and WEZU


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 03:47
  • Purchases: 2
West Wing Moment
From: Blunt Youth Radio Project
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William's been a political junkie since he was a preteen.

Bought by WMPG, 90.9 WBUR - Boston's NPR News Station, and PRX Election Podcast


  • Added: Jul 24, 2008
  • Length: 03:05
  • Purchases: 3
Ultimate Christmas Gift
From: Voices of Youth - Moab
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A classic Christmas sentiment

Bought by YouthCast


  • Added: Jun 29, 2008
  • Length: 03:40
  • Purchases: 1
The Truffula Trees and WE!
From: Voices of Youth - Moab
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revisiting the Seuss classic

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio


  • Added: Jun 29, 2008
  • Length: 04:54
  • Purchases: 1
Tears I Cry
From: Voices of Youth - Moab
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Two Moab boys making hip hop music.

  • Added: Jun 29, 2008
  • Length: 03:42
Evolution vs Creationism
From: Voices of Youth - Moab
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A personal essay on the subject and it's relationship to school.

  • Added: Jun 29, 2008
  • Length: 06:02
Jay O'Callahan's "Politics" (Back Roads Radio)
From: Judy Goldberg
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World reknown storyteller Jay O'Callahan's relevant and comical story of his teenage thirst for connection and expression during the political camp...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 02, 2008
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Maria Zapetis
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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High school senior Maria Zapetis believes it's time to start helping people less fortunate than her.

Bought by WEZU, Outer Voices, and WEZU


  • Added: May 07, 2008
  • Length: 04:34
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - John Warner
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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John Warner says science shouldn't just solve questions. It should ask

Bought by WEZU and WEZU


  • Added: May 07, 2008
  • Length: 04:55
  • Purchases: 2
Commentary on Food and Cooking
From: Adam Hirsch
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A personal commentary on food and cooking

  • Added: Apr 14, 2008
  • Length: 03:26
Accepting Me
From: City High Radio
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Teen Sexuality in High School

  • Added: Apr 09, 2008
  • Length: 05:25
Running by Esther Ikoro
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008
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Her first year in the competition, Esther says this piece is about being made fun of for talking "white". Esther Ikoro is 18 years old and was an ...

  • Added: Apr 02, 2008
  • Length: 01:48
A Story About How I'm Not Going to Tell One by Annie Kahane
From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008
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Her first year in the competition, Annie says this piece is about a boy who thought he deserved a story. Annie Kahane is 19 years old and a member...

  • Added: Apr 02, 2008
  • Length: 03:04