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Episode 28: Still Working: Things We'll Forever Be Working On, 3/28/2021
From: Kelly Corrigan Wonders
Series: Kelly Corrigan Wonders
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Kelly concludes her series with Anna Quindlen and Anna Sale by reading and riffing on the joys and challenges of the work we're paid for and the wo...

Bought by WHYY, Maine Public Radio, WXXI Rochester, WGBH Radio Boston, and WUFT


  • Added: May 25, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 5
Episode 30: Margaret Atwood on Trading Regret for Happiness, 4/11/2021
From: Kelly Corrigan Wonders
Series: Kelly Corrigan Wonders
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Kelly continues a series with writers on Human Nature with renowned Canadian poet, novelist and activist Margaret Atwood.

Bought by PRX Demo Station, KQED, WUFT, Maine Public Radio, and WYAP


  • Added: May 25, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 5
George Saunders on Virtue and Vice
From: Kelly Corrigan Wonders
Series: Best Of Kelly Corrigan Wonders
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In this new series on Human Nature, Kelly talks with celebrated author George Saunders about virtue, vice and the human condition.

Bought by WYAP, WHYY, Prairie Public, WYAP, WHYY and more


  • Added: May 25, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 8
Episode 31: Jia Tolentino on Holding On To What's True in a Manipulative World, 4/18/2021
From: Kelly Corrigan Wonders
Series: Kelly Corrigan Wonders
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Kelly continues her conversation with writers on Human Nature with New Yorker staff writer and intellectual phenom, Jia Tolentino.

Bought by WHYY, KQED, Maine Public Radio, WUFT, and WYAP


  • Added: May 25, 2021
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 5
Episode 32: Brit Bennett on Curiosity, Categorizing People and Finding Comfort in Old Friends, 4/25/2021
From: Kelly Corrigan Wonders
Series: Kelly Corrigan Wonders
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Kelly talks with Brit Bennett, the brilliant mind behind the bestselling book The Vanishing Half.

Bought by WHYY, KQED, Maine Public Radio, WUFT, and WYAP


  • Added: May 25, 2021
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 5
Misunderstood: Anna Quindlen, Anna Sale and Kelly share readings and thoughts on family life.
From: Kelly Corrigan Wonders
Series: Best Of Kelly Corrigan Wonders
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Kelly surrounds herself with podcaster Anna Sale and Pulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen to compare notes on family life.

Bought by WHYY, WYAP, Maine Public Radio, WHYY, WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: May 25, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 9
An Americana Music Mix for Mom (Mother's Day Special)
From: Paul Ingles
Series: 10,000 Good Songs
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Music host Paul Ingles guides us through a specially curated music mix for on (or near) Mother's Day with tunes by Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris, ...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, KTNA, WERU, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KFSK and more


  • Added: Apr 30, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 19
The Lisa Show - Memorial Day Special
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: The Lisa Show
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Topic 1 - Conceptualizing Death to Children; Topic 2 - Oral Histories and the Military; Topic 3 - The History and Meaning of Memorial Day

Bought by KTXK and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Apr 20, 2021
  • Length: 54:52
  • Purchases: 2
The Apple Seed: A Christmas with The Apple Seed
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: The Apple Seed
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In this Christmas special, The Apple Seed shares holiday stories and memories.

Bought by WVPE, KTXK, Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920, KSJE, KUHF and more


  • Added: Nov 16, 2020
  • Length: 54:59
  • Purchases: 6
Thanksgiving Special Episode-The Lisa Show-Cooking Turkey, Family Games, Practicing Gratitude, Repurposing Leftovers
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: The Lisa Show
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Topic 1 - New Ways to Cook a Turkey - Family Dinner Games; Topic 2 - New Ways to Practice Gratitude; Topic 3 - Creative Ways to Cook Thanksgiving L...

Bought by KTXK, KRBD, KSTK, RadioStPete Florida, and WEIU


  • Added: Oct 19, 2020
  • Length: 54:55
  • Purchases: 5
Halloween Episode: Scary Sam
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: The Apple Seed
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A special Halloween episode begins as if it’s going to be an hour of terror, until –PSYCH! It becomes, instead, an hour of exciting and funny stories.

Bought by KVCR, KSJE, and WVPE


  • Added: Oct 02, 2020
  • Length: 54:58
  • Purchases: 3
Trophy Hair & Antiques
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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My mom raised us to be honest and and sell things not tell someone a big story about them that wasn't true

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Feb 11, 2020
  • Length: 04:17
  • Purchases: 1
Recovery Point
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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I started out in detox and worked my way up to the director's position.

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  • Added: Feb 11, 2020
  • Length: 04:18
  • Purchases: 1
Dem 2 Brothers & a Grill
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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The same people who told me it wouldn't work, they come every day.

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  • Added: Feb 11, 2020
  • Length: 04:11
  • Purchases: 1
Chilkat & Ravenstail Weaver Lily Hope
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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One square inch of Chilkat weaving can be up to 3 hours in the making.

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  • Added: Nov 25, 2019
  • Length: 04:17
  • Purchases: 1
E's Barbershop Lounge
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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This barbershop built my character. I started off sweeping floors. I own the shop now.

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  • Added: Nov 07, 2019
  • Length: 04:15
  • Purchases: 1
Ronnie's Lunch at Northeast Market
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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Since middle school, I helped my parents here. Each week, I would get $40, which is, like, a lot if you're a middle school student.

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  • Added: Sep 07, 2018
  • Length: 04:23
  • Purchases: 1
Peter Lee at Vivid Nails
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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My father was an American soldier in the Vietnam War. I don't know my dad at all.

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  • Added: Sep 07, 2018
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ray and Scott at Robert's Key Service
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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He’s my step-father, but he has always treated me like a son… and like one of the guys.

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  • Added: Apr 15, 2018
  • Length: 04:15
  • Purchases: 1
Soul Source
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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I get so much love from the customers in here. It’s better than where I came from.

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  • Added: Mar 16, 2018
  • Length: 03:58
  • Purchases: 1
Maureen
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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Sparx is a rat terrier Chihuahua, and he doesn’t let people get too close to me, I think for fear that they’re going to hurt me. He’s a good boy.

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  • Added: Dec 04, 2017
  • Length: 04:22
  • Purchases: 1
Life of the Law #52: Birth Rights
From: Life of the Law
Series: Life of the Law
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Pregnant with options. There’s the stroller, the crib and the adorable baby clothes. And, for more than 50,000 women each year birthing plans also ...

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  • Added: Mar 17, 2015
  • Length: 14:17
  • Purchases: 1
On Being Thankful - with Cancer and a Cat
From: Paul Messing
Series: Paul Messing's Audio Producer's Grab Bag
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Cancer survivor and NY tImes bestselling author Susan Chernak McElroy recounts two related tales of giving thanks - one from her cancer recovery, a...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and PRX Remix


  • Added: Oct 16, 2014
  • Length: 04:39
  • Purchases: 2
A Simple Life: Swinomish Story
From: Sallie Bodie
Caption: At the Canoe Journey, Credit: Photos courtesy of Jack Storm, used with permission. Jack Storms/StormsPhoto.com
In the Pacific Northwest, Native Americans honor their cultural heritage by participating in an annual canoe journey. A Swinomish elder shares his ...

  • Added: Jan 05, 2014
  • Length: 04:10
Learning to date all over again
From: Erika Lorentzsen
Series: New American Stories
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Dating can be different for Muslims, Hindus and Latinos. Even once they've moved to America, some of the traditions stay alive, and some die.

  • Added: Jun 14, 2013
  • Length: 04:23