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Dyker Heights is a destination this time of year, with houses decked out in lights drawing visitors from all around the world. And inside Dyker Lib...

  • Added: Dec 19, 2022
  • Length: 10:42
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In the U.S., Santa keeps tabs on who’s been naughty or nice, but there isn’t much follow through on the naughty list. In much of Europe, however, S...

Bought by WBEZ and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Dec 23, 2021
  • Length: 27:27
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Arctic sunset, Credit: Ralph Lee Hopkins
Jennifer Kingsley returns to the Arctic almost every year. She has taken some long journeys across the north by canoe, but these days she travels a...

Bought by KALW


  • Added: Apr 03, 2015
  • Length: 11:06
  • Purchases: 1
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Mary Finch is an essayist, Newspaper Columnist, and a poet living in Deer River, Minnesota. In her essay, "Gifts," Finch shares the story of one of...

  • Added: Jan 22, 2013
  • Length: 02:39
Caption: Created, Written and Produced by Brad Dunn
A 'Quick Sip' brought to you by What's The Juice? - America's Source For Wine Talk Radio. Topics include: Lady Macbeth, George Washington, and low...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2011
  • Length: 02:01
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
Caption: Memorial Day Poster, Credit: Beverly & Pack
Part one of a two-hour remembrance for Memorial Day... Since the ending of the Civil War in 1865, America has lost over 700,000 soldiers. For Memor...

Bought by KTXK


  • Added: Apr 26, 2011
  • Length: 44:32
  • Purchases: 1
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Song, poetry, and prose for our moms on Mother's Day.

  • Added: Apr 26, 2011
  • Length: 47:59
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Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with this edition of Kaleidoscope. From Mose the Firefighter to terminology and Irish practices, here is a look at th...

Bought by KREV-LP


  • Added: Feb 14, 2011
  • Length: 47:56
  • Purchases: 1
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Dedicated to the late broadcaster, J.P. McCarthy—Detroit's #1 Irishman—here is a two-hour celebration for St. Patrick's Day. In song, poetry, and p...

Bought by KHEN-LP and KREV-LP


  • Added: Feb 11, 2011
  • Length: 01:33:41
  • Purchases: 2
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Traditions, trivia, and history of St. Valentine's Day. Also included is a brief story by Charles Westcott about a little girl and her homemade val...

Bought by KREV-LP


  • Added: Jan 17, 2011
  • Length: 50:32
  • Purchases: 1
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An exploration of the days following December 25th, including their significance and some common household traditions. Also included are readings o...

Bought by Mississippi Public Broadcasting, WRNC-LP, KRPS, KUHF, KREV-LP and more


  • Added: Nov 30, 2010
  • Length: 47:59
  • Purchases: 6
Caption: Merry Christmas, Credit: Vincent Lock
Mike Whorf's "Kaleidoscope" guides us into the Christmas mood with a few musings on the spirit of the season.

Bought by WVRU


  • Added: Nov 30, 2010
  • Length: 48:22
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Hallelujah Chorus, Credit: Paulo Ordoveza
An account of the life and works of George Frederick Handel, most notably the writing of "Messiah."

Bought by KREV-LP


  • Added: Nov 19, 2010
  • Length: 45:47
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Mayflower II, Credit: joiseyshowaa, Keith Tyler
Our Pilgrim Fathers & Mothers—Mike Whorf details the first few years of the Plymouth colony and the natives they befriended.

  • Added: Nov 09, 2010
  • Length: 44:09
Caption: Jack Benny, Flamingo, 1958, Credit: Dan Perry
Great names and great memories—Thanksgiving with Stan Freberg, Jack Benny, and Eve Arden.

Bought by KMXT, KRCB 104.9, KMXT, and WRFA-LP


  • Added: Nov 08, 2010
  • Length: 45:13
  • Purchases: 4
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For “Patterns in Music,” Mike Whorf presents this special program of music, poetry, and thought-provoking reflection.

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge, 'The Sea', KKWE Niijii Radio, and KMXT


  • Added: Nov 08, 2010
  • Length: 01:07:36
  • Purchases: 4
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a joyful and surprising self-contained hour of Christmas themed stories

Bought by WAMU, WRFA-LP, WLRN, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, KMXT and more


  • Added: Dec 08, 2007
  • Length: 59:23
  • Purchases: 8
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A meditation on New Years as a time of reflection and healing.

Bought by Michigan Radio, WNMU-FM, Michigan Radio, WNMU-FM, Radio Catskill and more


  • Added: Nov 17, 2006
  • Length: 57:03
  • Purchases: 55
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Peter Boyer's "Ellis Island: The Dream of America" is featured, performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by the composer.

Bought by KISU, KRPS, KENW, WFIU, KALW and more


  • Added: Jun 08, 2006
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 30
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David Engwitch author of Mental Speed Bumps explains how the street activity of Halloween is just what we need to calm traffic.

  • Added: Oct 29, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
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Special essay on living in Flanders

Bought by KMXT, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., Prairie Public, KMSU, Public Radio East and more


  • Added: Apr 21, 2005
  • Length: 29:21
  • Purchases: 11
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This is a social commentary/spoken word piece about the City of Chicago.

Bought by YouthCast


  • Added: Apr 11, 2005
  • Length: 01:28
  • Purchases: 1