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Reflections on China's Bureaucracy: Standing in my Underwear in a Shanghai Supermarket
From: STephen ASma
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Humorous and philosophical essay about a brush with Chinese Security Guards in Shanghai

  • Added: Jun 24, 2012
  • Length: 04:30
Losing Face and Saving Face: Understanding Chinese Culture
From: STephen ASma
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Humorous and Philosophical essay about "Face Culture" in everyday China

  • Added: Jun 24, 2012
  • Length: 08:10
This I Believe - Jimmy Liao
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Ichthyologist Jimmy Liao believes fish can teach us a lot about navigating the difficulties of life.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KBGA 89.9 FM, and Iowa Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 05, 2009
  • Length: 03:12
  • Purchases: 4
The Mixed Race Promise
From: PRX PromCom
Series: Promise Commentaries
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Commentary about the hopes of Mixed Race people and the Presidential race.

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh, Oregon Public Broadcasting, KCUR, Remix Radio, and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Sep 08, 2008
  • Length: 04:13
  • Purchases: 5
Columbus Park
From: David Maxon
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Reflection Manhattan's Columbus Park and the fluid nature of place.

  • Added: Sep 03, 2008
  • Length: 03:13
This I Believe - Kim Phuc
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Kim Phuc, best known as the girl in the Vietnam War napalm-bombing picture, believes in forgiveness.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KBGA 89.9 FM


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 04:14
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - Yo-Yo Ma
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma believes in embracing many cultures and finding something to love in each of them.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WTJU, KGUA, WEZU, WTJU and more


  • Added: Mar 11, 2008
  • Length: 03:06
  • Purchases: 14
This I Believe - Arar Han
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Arar Han believes in going home for the holidays -- regardless of where the journey might take her.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KBBI Alaska


  • Added: Feb 21, 2008
  • Length: 05:09
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - Jimmy Liao
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Ichthyologist Jimmy Liao believes fish can teach us a lot about navigating the difficulties of life.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and Remix Radio


  • Added: Feb 21, 2008
  • Length: 03:12
  • Purchases: 3
Secret Asian Woman
From: Dmae Lo Roberts
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Secret Asian Woman is a brief personal history of Mixed Race in America.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, Georgia Public Broadcasting, KUOW, KUNM, Oregon Public Broadcasting and more


  • Added: Feb 14, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 9
Remembrance
From: Muriel Murch
Series: Letter From A. Broad
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Remembrance of a friend and learning about Japanese funeral rites

Bought by KWMR


  • Added: Jan 31, 2008
  • Length: 08:52
  • Purchases: 1
Thanksgiving in Vancouver
From: Muriel Murch
Series: Letter From A. Broad
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Traveling to Vancouver for Thanksgiving

Bought by KWMR


  • Added: Nov 24, 2007
  • Length: 08:28
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe - T. Susan Chang
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Even in the digital age, T. Susan Chang believes in the benefits of an analog, lower-tech lifestyle.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ


  • Added: Sep 17, 2007
  • Length: 04:50
  • Purchases: 3
china trip
From: Mark Johnson
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The Mark Johnson Show airs weekdays 9 to 11 am on WDEV in Vermont

  • Added: Aug 02, 2007
  • Length: 21:21
Muni Miles
From: Muriel Murch
Series: Letter From A. Broad
Caption: A Broad at Home, Credit: Walter Murch
Riding the muni on a Sunny day

  • Added: Jun 25, 2007
  • Length: 09:23
Baby Pictures
From: Dmae Lo Roberts
Series: Crossing East - Asian American History series
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Vietnamese adoptees from Operation Babylift tell their stories.

Bought by KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: May 01, 2007
  • Length: 05:41
  • Purchases: 1
Race and Heritage in America
From: KBOO Youth Collective
Caption: PRX default Piece image
KBOO Youth Collective's Annie speaks up about her struggle with her heritage

Bought by Vocalo.org and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Apr 26, 2007
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Yinong Young-Xu
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Yinong Young-Xu believes he must guard against exercising the brutality he learned as a child in China.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KBGA 89.9 FM, and KJZZ


  • Added: Feb 26, 2007
  • Length: 04:19
  • Purchases: 4
Crossing East: Jared Rehberg Music Feature
From: Dmae Lo Roberts
Series: Crossing East - Asian American History series
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Singer/Songwriter Jared Rehberg is perhaps the only transracial and international adoptee who sings about being an adoptee.

Bought by KCUR


  • Added: Nov 07, 2006
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 1
21 Secrets of Spawning Eels
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: November 2006 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Researchers in Japan have discovered the spawning grounds of Japanese eels.

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Oct 11, 2006
  • Length: 01:34
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe - Ying Ying Yu
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Even at 13, Ying Ying Yu believes she has a duty to her parents, her ancestors and her homeland.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KJZZ, and KUOW


  • Added: Oct 06, 2006
  • Length: 03:47
  • Purchases: 5
This I Believe - Jackie Lantry
From: This I Believe
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Listener Jackie Lantry believes the power of love helped her adopted son bond with her and her family.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 03:51
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe - Harold Taw
From: This I Believe
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Seattle attorney and writer Harold Taw believes a unique birthday tradition helps his family prosper.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 03:46
  • Purchases: 1
What I'll Remember
From: BSR Radio
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"And like the masses in Times Square on the cusp of midnight, we are waiting in anticipation of something huge."

Bought by KTNA


  • Added: Apr 17, 2006
  • Length: 05:28
  • Purchases: 1
Tiger Balm and Batman Comics
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Series: CBC Radio's Outfront
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Edward Lee has questions about his family’s immigration to Canada, and the only person he can ask is his father.

Bought by WTIP, KCUR, WMPG, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Nov 18, 2005
  • Length: 13:30
  • Purchases: 4