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Lincoln through Poetry
From: NPR Illinois
Series: Quiddity
Caption: Quiddity International Literary Journal and Public-Radio Program
Quiddity explores Lincoln through poetry with guest - professor & poet, Dan Guillory, whose works include Living with Lincoln and The Lincoln Poems.

  • Added: Mar 15, 2012
  • Length: 29:00
The Legacy of Massive Resistance
From: With Good Reason
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In 1959, Prince Edward County, Virginia closed its schools rather than integrate. The closures lasted for five years, and the people who were denie...

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, Interlochen Public Radio, 90.5 WSNC, KZYX, WESM 91.3 FM and more


  • Added: Jan 12, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Strike
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
Caption: portrait of Barbara Johns, who led the walkout
In 1951 a group of African American students at Robert R. Moton High School in Prince Edward County, Virginia, organized a strike to protest the su...

Bought by KALW, RadioStPete Florida, KVSC, WFHB, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo. and more


  • Added: Jan 09, 2012
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 27
Peace on the Battlefield: The Christmas Truce of 1914 and Manassas Peace Jubilee (Peace Talks Radio) [59:00 / 54:00]
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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Two instances when peace broke out – right on the field of battle. First, the impromptu but widespread unofficial Christmas Truce of 1914 in the e...

Bought by KUHF, RadioStPete Florida, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KUHF, Mississippi Public Broadcasting and more


  • Added: Dec 03, 2011
  • Length: 58:45
  • Purchases: 19
A Conversation Between a Peace Activist and a Vietnam Veteran
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
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During this program, Betsy Mulligan-Dague, executive director of the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center in Missoula, Montana, and Dan Gallagher, Vietnam...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WITF, WLPR , KBRP Community Radio, and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Nov 01, 2011
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 5
What You Don't Know About Thanksgiving
From: Loyola Productions, Inc.
Series: Kaleidoscope
Caption: Pilgrims, Credit: turtlemom4bacon
Just who were the Pilgrims and what did they want?

Bought by WRFA-LP and KREV-LP


  • Added: Oct 24, 2011
  • Length: 46:15
  • Purchases: 2
Part Three-New Protein Sources
From: Jan Thompson
Series: The Tragedy of Bataan
Caption: Wounded Eating at Jungle Hospital on Bataan, Credit: National Archives
Segment Three Background Info: This segment goes into detail about how the food situation became so bad in the Philippines that the troops had to b...

Bought by KUER


  • Added: Oct 15, 2011
  • Length: 05:27
  • Purchases: 1
Reflections of 9-11
From: WDSE
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"Reflections of 9-11" is a one-hour program Hosted by KUMD's Lisa Johnson, commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a conversati...

Bought by 'The Sea' and KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm


  • Added: Sep 08, 2011
  • Length: 55:48
  • Purchases: 2
Living Nine Eleven
From: WNYC
Series: WNYC 9/11 Anniversary Programming
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Ten years after the terrorist attacks of September 11th, as part of WNYC's "Decade: 9/11" coverage, this special explores people's most visceral a...

Bought by KICI Iowa City, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KUAF Public Radio, WRGY, KVMR and more


  • Added: Aug 23, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 51
George Harrison: An Appreciation (2 x 59:00 or Stand Alone Hour)
From: Paul Ingles
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Here's a program that features George Harrison's best-loved music, some hidden gems, and thoughtful reflections from Harrison fans that help defin...

Bought by KZYX, KGLT, Prairie Public, North State Public Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more


  • Added: Aug 23, 2011
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 13
Confederate Outlaw
From: With Good Reason
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The American Civil War has produced a number of mythical characters. Perhaps there are none like the notorious Champ Ferguson, a Confederate guerri...

Bought by WDVX


  • Added: Aug 22, 2011
  • Length: 28:58
  • Purchases: 1
All Available Boats: Harbor Voices From 9/11
From: David Tarnow
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The response of the New York maritime community to the events of September 11, 2001.

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., WAMC Northeast Public Radio, WRGY, KHNS, WLRN and more


  • Added: Aug 19, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Joni Mitchell's "Blue"
From: Paul Ingles
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Musicians, music writers, fans and Joni Mitchell herself reflect on Joni Mitchell's most revered album, "Blue," released in 1971.

Bought by WJCT, KUHF, WRGY, KMSU, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: May 24, 2011
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 25
He Loved Me Truly: Abraham Lincoln
From: Loyola Productions, Inc.
Series: Chronicle
Caption: Abraham Lincoln, Credit: Matt Lemmon
Much has been written about the life, times and experiences of Abraham Lincoln, but perhaps the nicest part of the truth is the story of Lincoln an...

Bought by KREV-LP


  • Added: Jan 12, 2011
  • Length: 50:47
  • Purchases: 1
Our Polish Heritage Part 1
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
Caption: Tradition Polish Kashubian Costume worn during the Polish Mass at St. Stanisulaus Kostka Church in Winona Minnesota, Credit: Terese Tenseth
Over the next couple of weeks, we take a look into the Polish Heritage of Winona MN. On Saturday, May 1st the Polish community celebrated Polish He...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2010
  • Length: 28:29
A March to Freedom: Martin Luther King
From: Loyola Productions, Inc.
Series: Kaleidoscope
Caption: Martin Luther King press conference, Credit: Marion S. Trikosko
On the anniversary of his birth, the life and work of the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His own voice and words make this a mean...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, KVSC, WGHC-LP 98.3 FM Chicago, KCNP, KCNP and more


  • Added: Dec 07, 2010
  • Length: 44:36
  • Purchases: 6
Witness to Surrender
From: Loyola Productions, Inc.
Series: Kaleidoscope
Caption: Japanese Surrender, Credit: Marion Doss
A fictional account of the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri.

  • Added: Nov 22, 2010
  • Length: 46:57
"The Cartoon Carnival Thanksgiving Special"
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: Cartoon Carnival with Joe Bev.
Caption: Joe Bevilacqua's alter ego, noted newsman Walter Cockeyed fills in again as host and presents a wide array of classic and rare holiday themed cartoon, record and radio audio, Credit: Lorie Kellogg
A humorous look at Thanksgiving.

Bought by KTXK and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Nov 22, 2010
  • Length: 53:48
  • Purchases: 2
Home Again
From: Loyola Productions, Inc.
Series: Kaleidoscope
Caption: Pearl Harbor, Credit: Rich Engelbrecht
A poignant tale of a returning veteran who witnessed December 7, 1941.

  • Added: Nov 16, 2010
  • Length: 47:48
Here's to the Vets
From: Loyola Productions, Inc.
Series: Patterns in Music
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Commemorating Veteran's Day with this edition of Patterns in Music—a fitting musical tribute to those who served.

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Nov 08, 2010
  • Length: 01:40:15
  • Purchases: 2
The Day John Lennon Died (59:00 / 54:00)
From: Paul Ingles
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Music fans recall how they heard the news of John Lennon's death in 1980, and what Lennon's music has meant to them. Also, excerpts from an interv...

Bought by KSJE, KBBI Alaska, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KUT, KAAD-LP and more


  • Added: Oct 27, 2010
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 42
HV101- John Ono Lennon
From: Hearing Voices
Series: Hearing Voices
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A memorial and celebration of John Lennon: Oct 9 1940-Dec 8 1980.

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., KZYX, KISU, KSUT, KSFR and more


  • Added: Sep 22, 2010
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 42
11 (more) from John Lennon: An Appreciation (59:00 / 54:00)
From: Paul Ingles
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A second hour to celebrate the music of John Lennon. Writers, Reporters, Musicians and Beatle fans share their impressions of 11 more standout John...

Bought by KPIK-LP, Prairie Public, Prairie Public, KAZU Seaside, Calif., KXOT Public Radio and more


  • Added: Sep 21, 2010
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 15
11 from John Lennon: An Appreciation [Hour 1] (59:00 / 54:00)
From: Paul Ingles
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Writers, Reporters, Musicians and Beatle fans share their impressions of some standout John Lennon songs, recorded with The Beatles, between 1963 ...

Bought by KLCC, KAZU Seaside, Calif., Prairie Public, Prairie Public, KAZU Seaside, Calif. and more


  • Added: Sep 20, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 20
IN PRAISE OF RINGO: THE SINGER (Hour 2) [59:00 / 54:00)
From: Paul Ingles
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In this second hour of the program celebrating the work of musician Ringo Starr, the focus is on the songs Ringo Starr sang as a member of The Beat...

Bought by KVLU, WMNF, KXOT Public Radio, KRCB 104.9, KMUN and more


  • Added: Jun 12, 2010
  • Length: 59:56
  • Purchases: 7

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