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Rip this band off: Billy & Dolly and the art of giving it away

From: Eric Winick

Caption: Dahlia Gallin Ramirez and Bill Rousseau, Credit: Gabriela Hasbun

What's an unknown band to do after pouring blood, sweat, tears, and its own money into making the most awesome record ever?

Bought by PRX Remix and KUT

Added: Apr 12, 2010
Length: 20:45
Purchases: 2

Cashing In on Fear

From: NPR Economic Training Project

A North Carolina businessman makes a living selling a pill that might save your life in a nuclear meltdown. In his line of work, fear is good for b...

Bought by EconomyBeat Podcast and KUOW

Added: Nov 30, 2009
Length: 03:23
Purchases: 2

Crashing the Party

From: Rebecca Sheir

Caption: A recent bat mitzvah bash at Sony Studios included a make-your-own-movie area, a video arcade and a studio tour; guests entered the soiree by walking down an Oscars-style red carpet.

The economic downturn is bringing outlandish bar and bat mitzvah parties back down to earth.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and Interfaith Voices

Added: Jun 29, 2009
Length: 03:08
Purchases: 2

Microfinance in the US gets a boost

From: Rachel Dornhelm

Caption: Viki Sinipata is one of the microentrepreneurs whose loan was funded by Kiva.org users. Her business offers support and companionship to the elderly.

A number of Web sites help Internet users fund entrepreneurs from developing countries. Now one of the biggest, Kiva.org, is allowing users to make...

Bought by Marfa Public Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and New Hampshire Public Radio

Added: Jun 25, 2009
Length: 03:53
Purchases: 3

The Good Neighbor

From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies

For Mark Johnston, living next door to a trash incinerator stinks.

Added: Jun 22, 2009
Length: 06:34

National Truck Drivers Championship

From: Public Radio WorldWide - PRWW.org
Series: Guess Who's Listening?

Caption: Truck Drivers Are Listening A Lot to ATC and ME!, Credit: SLG

State Truck Driver Winners Listen To Public Radio

Added: May 19, 2009
Length: 03:46

MIND OVER MONEY?

From: The Tibet Connection

What happens when the 'Rich Dad' company head, Robert Kiyosaki, who’s made millions teaching people how to become rich, teams up with his sister, ...

Added: Apr 18, 2009
Length: 06:38

The Bakers of Butter Lane

From: Eric Winick

Caption: The wares, displayed., Credit: Lisa Zullig

Is there such thing as a recession-proof product in a downward-sliding economy?

Bought by WILL and WAMC Northeast Public Radio

Added: Mar 12, 2009
Length: 08:20
Purchases: 2

Geekhouse Bicycles: Federal Loan Gets Business Rolling

From: Cathy Corman

Caption: Marty Walsh hangs his sign at Geekhouse Bicycles., Credit: Jonathan Simmons

Marty Walsh of Boston's Geekhouse Bicycles received $70,000 in state-monitored federal money in November. Geekhouse is thriving, giving listeners ...

Bought by The Neighborhood

Added: Mar 04, 2009
Length: 03:36
Purchases: 1

The Byron Plan

From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies

Matthew Byron just might be a millionaire one day.

Bought by PRX Remix and CKMO

Added: Mar 03, 2009
Length: 06:11
Purchases: 2

Flea Market Moxie

From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies

A profile of a flea market vendor in Maine.

Added: Jan 20, 2009
Length: 06:32

Kosher Meets Capitalism: The Business of Shabbat

From: Rebecca Sheir

Making the Sabbath more friendly... one innovation at a time.

Bought by Remix Radio, KUOW, WFUV, Interfaith Voices, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio

Added: Jan 05, 2009
Length: 04:35
Purchases: 5

Kids' Money-Making Schemes

From: Mary Rose Madden

This story takes you through the makeshift businesses kids invent when money matters are less complicated, less stressful, and MORE adventurous.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, Iowa Public Radio, and BSR Radio

Added: Oct 07, 2008
Length: 08:27
Purchases: 3

The Turning Point

From: KUOW
Series: Dance, Dance, Evolution!

The artistic director of the Pacific Northwest Ballet has a goal to preserve ballet's classical roots, and at the same time, help to push the boun...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio

Added: Jul 21, 2008
Length: 08:45
Purchases: 1

Super Mileage Car

From: KUOW
Series: Sound Focus

Evan McMullen's car holds the Guinness World Record for gas mileage--376 miles per gallon. Krak

Bought by KVMR and NPR Station Showcase with PRX

Added: Jul 09, 2008
Length: 08:43
Purchases: 2

BEST Business Center

From: Elliot Ward

A new city of Portland service helps businesses go green

Added: Jun 17, 2008
Length: 04:47

Turn the Tradio Up

From: Rebecca Sheir

An on-air garage sale where one person's trash is another person's treasure.

Bought by Here and Now

Added: May 20, 2008
Length: 04:34
Purchases: 1

Traitor Joe's

From: Karen Fritsche

Ever fallen in love at TJ's? I mean, with a product? Then they discontinue that item? You're not alone. Karen Fritsche feels your pain...

Bought by KXOT Public Radio and Here and Now

Added: Jan 29, 2008
Length: 05:12
Purchases: 2

Getting Kids Outdoors

From: James Mills

A look at youth outdoor programs and why they're important

Added: Oct 19, 2007
Length: 12:21

Selling the US, One Inch at a Time

From: Rebecca Sheir

For a mere $3.95, you can own a piece of America.

Bought by Third Coast Festival/Re:sound (Outside Purchaser), WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and WILL

Added: Jul 31, 2007
Length: 04:48
Purchases: 3

Art Of Ohio: David Hostetler - On Carving and Life

From: Sandra Sleight-Brennan

At the age of 80, internationally know sculptor David Hostetler, has no intention of sitting back and taking it easy. He says, for him, art is not ...

Added: Jun 12, 2007
Length: 05:30

DC High Tech Prostitution

From: WAMU

The "oldest profession" goes high tech in the nation's capital.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio