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This I Believe - Cecile Gilmer
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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NPR listener Cecile Gilmer of Logan, Utah, believes family includes much more than blood relatives.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KZYX, and KJZZ


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 03:08
  • Purchases: 4
Sunglasses for Baseball: a commentary
From: Nanci Olesen
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Nanci Olesen has to wear sunglasses to watch her son play baseball, so she doesn't give herself away

Bought by WRVO Public Media and WKSU


  • Added: Jun 02, 2006
  • Length: 02:40
  • Purchases: 2
The War on Contraception, and Where It Will End
From: Merle Kessler
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The war on contraception, and where it will end.

Bought by KRCC-FM


  • Added: May 31, 2006
  • Length: 02:07
  • Purchases: 1
Burial At Sea
From: Adam Allington
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Bill Bricker has one particular memory that colors his observation of Memorial Day

Bought by KBBI Alaska, WTIP, Delta College Public Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: May 24, 2006
  • Length: 03:22
  • Purchases: 8
The Drought in Ethiopia - Responding to the crisis
From: UNICEF
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This Story is Free! Correspondent Dan Thomas visits Ethiopia to see the affects of the drought

Bought by AIFM


  • Added: May 16, 2006
  • Length: 14:21
  • Purchases: 1
Keep It Simple
From: Jacob C. Norman
Series: Practical Perspecitves
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The Trials and Tribulations of planning your son's birthday party.

  • Added: Apr 29, 2006
  • Length: 02:15
Singing for sanitation: Teen in rural Nepal teaches her village about water safety
From: UNICEF
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This Story is Free! Shanta, age 14, teaches her community in rural Nepal about water and sanitation, and learns to come out of her shell

Bought by Hawaii Public Radio and KWCW


  • Added: Mar 27, 2006
  • Length: 04:29
  • Purchases: 2
Home Planet: Twenty-one things to think about when turning 21.
From: Spokane Public Radio
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Written for a daughter who is turning 21, the list includes twenty-one things every adult should think about; lessons no book or school will ever t...

  • Added: Mar 25, 2006
  • Length: 03:45
At the Children's World Water Forum, girls from Kenya and Nigeria shares her views
From: UNICEF
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This Story is Free! Children come together to talk about water and sanitation: the girls' education ramifications

Bought by KWCW


  • Added: Mar 23, 2006
  • Length: 05:03
  • Purchases: 1
Home Planet: What I see in your eyes.
From: Spokane Public Radio
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One day, when my first child was just a toddler and I was holding her close, she stopped talking suddenly and leaned quite close to me. Capturing m...

  • Added: Mar 03, 2006
  • Length: 03:06
Commentary: Going to School at Home
From: KRCC-FM
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Thoughts on the homeschooling movement

  • Added: Feb 24, 2006
  • Length: 04:43
Gigantic, True Love for Valentine's Day
From: Nanci Olesen
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A commentary by Nanci Olesen about true love for the planet

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis and WEPS


  • Added: Feb 13, 2006
  • Length: 02:37
  • Purchases: 2
Southwest Side Stories: Goodbye Playground, Goodbye Childhood
From: Curie Youth Radio
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A girl's lovely last walk to the park.

Bought by Radijojo World Children's Radio Network


  • Added: Jan 31, 2006
  • Length: 03:02
  • Purchases: 1
Apocalypse Nanny
From: Merle Kessler
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Of clowns and music in surgery. Oh, and nannies.

  • Added: Jan 31, 2006
  • Length: 02:47
Home Planet: (New Year) Time in My Hands
From: Spokane Public Radio
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I don't have a lot to show for last year. I didn't lose a pound or gain an hour. I didn't save nearly enough time or money. I didn't turn over any ...

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Public Interactive, KUOW, and KZUM


  • Added: Dec 29, 2005
  • Length: 03:17
  • Purchases: 5
Marissa's Grandma
From: Youth Radio
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Marissa's ode to her Grandma

Bought by KVNF, WGXC, and PRX


  • Added: Dec 20, 2005
  • Length: 03:47
  • Purchases: 3
First US Christmas
From: Youth Radio
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A young mom celebrates Christmas far from home.

Bought by KMXT, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, WTJU, Georgia Public Broadcasting, WTJU and more


  • Added: Dec 20, 2005
  • Length: 03:22
  • Purchases: 14
Young Man in Maldives tells story of life since Tsunami
From: UNICEF
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this Story is free! Young Man in Maldives Describes Day-to-Day Life in a Temporary Camp

  • Added: Dec 14, 2005
  • Length: 01:46
Thai Girl Reflects on the Tsunami 1 year later
From: UNICEF
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This Story Is Free! Atitaya tells the story of how the Tsunami in Thailand a year ago permanently affected her life

  • Added: Dec 14, 2005
  • Length: 02:55
Sri Lankan Boy Tells Story of Tsunami's Effect on his Life
From: UNICEF
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This Story is Free! Mohamed tells story of starting over after the Tsunami in Sri Lanka

  • Added: Dec 14, 2005
  • Length: 01:51
Commentary: When Kids Grow Up
From: KRCC-FM
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Thoughts on parenting.

  • Added: Dec 14, 2005
  • Length: 04:17
My Classical Music Appreciation Teachers
From: Fred Flaxman
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a musically illustrated piece on learning to love classical music from old-time radio drama programs

Bought by WEKU and Vermont Public


  • Added: Dec 12, 2005
  • Length: 05:46
  • Purchases: 2
Commentary: Bug Heaven
From: KRCC-FM
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Bugs are cool

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Nov 22, 2005
  • Length: 04:55
  • Purchases: 1
Mama's List
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Series: CBC Radio's Outfront
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Jennifer Dunville drives to Prince Edward Island to engage her grandmother in a showdown, of sorts.

  • Added: Nov 18, 2005
  • Length: 13:35
Only Shooting Stars
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Series: CBC Radio's Outfront
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A disillusioned teacher is about to meet one little boy who will change everything.

  • Added: Nov 18, 2005
  • Length: 13:25