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"Before The Legend: The Rise Of Bob Marley"
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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Produced by Dred Scott Keyes, "Before The Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley", this entertaining and informational interview/music mix with author Chr...

Bought by WNCU, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, and WCPN


  • Added: Feb 04, 2009
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 3
Afropop Artists Celebrate Human Rights: The UN Declaration at 60
From: Matt Payne
Caption: Beninese Chanteuse Angelique Kidjo
This special edition of Afropop Worldwide looks at the 60th Anniversary of the U.N.'s Universal Declaration of Human Rights through the eyes (and m...

Bought by WNCU, KZYX, KRCB 104.9, and KSFR


  • Added: Dec 08, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Against All Odds: Hope in the Struggle-HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa
From: Meg O'Shaughnessy
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Teaming to Combat the HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Southern Africa

Bought by KMUN, WDCV, and KGNU Community Radio


  • Added: Nov 22, 2008
  • Length: 54:59
  • Purchases: 3
4.5 million Expats & the Dilemma to Vote McCain or Obama or The Choice.
From: Anton Foek
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Between 4 and 6 million of American do not live in the U.S.A. Voters among them can play a decisive role in the upcoming elections.

  • Added: Oct 24, 2008
  • Length: 15:47
INTO THE HEART OF TIBET: Interview with explorer IAN BAKER
From: The Tibet Connection
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Explorer, Tibet scholar and author Ian Baker talks about his life's work, experiencing the fabled 'hidden lands' of Tibet, which are considered by ...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2008
  • Length: 16:00
Brazil Tackles Old Challenges with New Responses
From: The Stanley Foundation
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Kristin McHugh examines programs designed to reduce crime and poverty in some of the poorest neighborhoods of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

  • Added: Jun 19, 2008
  • Length: 07:37
"Brazil Rising" - A Documentary Special
From: The Stanley Foundation
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David Brown takes listeners on a personal journey across the country, exploring Brazil's view of itself, its neighbors, and the world.

Bought by KUT, WNCU, WYSO, Yellowstone Public Radio, KUOW and more


  • Added: May 05, 2008
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 21
"Beyond School Books" - a podcast series on education in emergencies: Segment #6
From: UNICEF
Series: Beyond School Books
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Gender Equality in education during emergencies and post-conflict situations

  • Added: Apr 30, 2008
  • Length: 27:54
Nepalese Superstar, American Everyman: Prem Raja Mahat
From: Aaron Henkin
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Prem traded music superstardom in Nepal for a job waiting tables in America...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis and KCUR


  • Added: Apr 15, 2008
  • Length: 18:39
  • Purchases: 2
The Dalai Lama: Keynote at the Seeds of Compassion Conference (April 12, 2008) [53:00]
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
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The Dalai Lama's keynote speech at a 5-day conference on compassion in Seattle, Washington is presented.

Bought by PRX to iTunes, KXOT Public Radio, KCUR, KUNM, Spokane Public Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 12, 2008
  • Length: 53:02
  • Purchases: 7
Asian-American Special - Don Ho Tribute (58:59 or 59:59)
From: Public Radio WorldWide - PRWW.org
Series: Asian-American Heritage Special
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Asian-American special features Don Ho in Hawaii in his last face-to-face Public Radio interview with singing, songs and music tunes from the beach...

  • Added: Dec 12, 2007
  • Length: 01:00:31
What's the Word? Hip-Hop in the World
From: Modern Language Association
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Hip-Hop in Cuba, South Africa, and the Islamic world

Bought by CI Dolphin Radio, WLIW, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMXT and more


  • Added: Sep 17, 2007
  • Length: 29:45
  • Purchases: 10
Peace Talks Radio: Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams (59:00 / 54:00)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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A conversation with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jody Williams, the leader of the International Campaign to Ban Land Mines. Also in the hour, the di...

Bought by KUHF, KWMR, KUOW, KUOW, KUOW and more


  • Added: Aug 09, 2007
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 11
Philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah on "Cosmopolitanism" -- and psychologist Marc Hauser on "The Moral Mind."
From: Jenny Attiyeh
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ThoughtCast speaks with Princeton philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah about his new book, "Cosmopolitanism: Ethics in a World of Strangers" -- followe...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jul 09, 2007
  • Length: 57:01
  • Purchases: 1
"Beyond Fear: America's Role in an Uncertain World "- A Documentary Special
From: The Stanley Foundation
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"Beyond Fear" explores new scenarios for US global leadership built on common action, trust, and hope.

Bought by WBEZ, WRVO Public Media, WVIK, Interlochen Public Radio, KUER and more


  • Added: May 10, 2007
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 21
Peace Talks Radio: Reducing Poverty, Promoting Peace (59:00 / 54:00)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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This episode of Peace Talks Radio explores how micro-credit and other programs work to eliminate poverty and promote peace.

Bought by KUOW, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KUOW, KUOW, KXOT Public Radio and more


  • Added: May 07, 2007
  • Length: 57:08
  • Purchases: 7
BEAT LATINO 008 - Emigrant, Immigrant
From: Catalina Maria Johnson
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Songs about leaving your land for another, accompanied by chants from the Chicago Mayday Immigration March!

Bought by WKAR and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Apr 17, 2007
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 2
Relief Work in Tanzania, Part 3
From: KJZZ
Series: Relief Work in Tanzania
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Ben flies on an emergency evacuation.

Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Apr 13, 2007
  • Length: 07:02
  • Purchases: 1
Relief Work in Tanzania, Part 2
From: KJZZ
Series: Relief Work in Tanzania
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Ben helps with the health clinics in the Maasai villages.

  • Added: Apr 13, 2007
  • Length: 07:12
Relief Work in Tanzania, Part 1
From: KJZZ
Series: Relief Work in Tanzania
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Ben travels from Phoenix to Tanzania.

  • Added: Apr 13, 2007
  • Length: 04:59
Burj el-Shemali Refugee Camp
From: Stefan Christoff
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A radio documentary on Burj el-Shemali refugee camp, located on the outskirts of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and home to upwards of 20 000 P...

  • Added: Dec 27, 2006
  • Length: 29:03
RN Documentary: Taming the Salt Monster
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: RN Documentaries
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The great swathes of the Western Australian wheatbelt were created a century ago when 1000 acres of bush were burned a day and the land became the ...

Bought by KICI Iowa City, KUER, WRPI, KXOT Public Radio, WYSO and more


  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 29:29
  • Purchases: 6
From Turmoil to Tourism: Following the Path of Abraham
From: A World of Possibilities
Series: The World of Islam
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Walk across the Middle East in the footsteps of Abraham

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Dec 05, 2006
  • Length: 55:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Unseen World of Islam
From: A World of Possibilities
Series: The World of Islam
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An exploration of the origins of the Muslim faith and its relationship with the West

Bought by WESM 91.3 FM, North State Public Radio, WGBH Radio Boston, WOMR, KSUT and more


  • Added: Dec 05, 2006
  • Length: 55:01
  • Purchases: 7
Nobel laureate and economist Amartya Sen on "Identity and Violence" -- on ThoughtCast!
From: Jenny Attiyeh
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Amartya Sen, the distinguished economist, philosopher, Nobel laureate and Harvard professor, talks with ThoughtCast about "Identity and Violence:...

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston


  • Added: Nov 18, 2006
  • Length: 28:31
  • Purchases: 1

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