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Civics 101: The History of Labor Policy
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
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The modern day workplace is the product of a centuries-long battle for fair wages, reasonable hours and safe conditions. Civics 101 tells the story...

Bought by Oregon Public Broadcasting, KUT, WXDU, RadioStPete Florida, and WVTF


  • Added: Nov 03, 2023
  • Length: 57:29
  • Purchases: 5
SPECIAL ISeeU EPISODE: Vietnamese Fishermen v. the KKK
From: I See U with Eddie Robinson
Series: I SEE U with Eddie Robinson Specials
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An intriguing look at the 1981 court case that brought justice to Vietnamese fishermen in East Texas who were terrorized by the Ku Klux Klan

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Oct 17, 2023
  • Length: 53:31
  • Purchases: 1
Untold: Stories of a World War II Liberator
From: Dennis Parker
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There are historians within us all. The first-hand accounts in "Untold: Stories of a World War II Liberator" - written by Deborah Levine and direc...

  • Added: Jun 24, 2022
  • Length: 58:50
Whose Economy? An Equitable Economy For All
From: Laura Flanders
Series: Laura Flanders & Friends
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What is a citys economy for? New York Citys economy has been very good at piling up private wealth and building tall buildings but its done less we...

Bought by KDNK, RadioFreePalmer, C89.5 - KNHC Seattle, and KDNK


  • Added: Nov 11, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 4
Talking to White Kids About Race and Racism
From: Safe Space Radio
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Many white parents have never learned how to talk about race and racism with their kids. Their silence perpetuates racism—but it can be hard to kno...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WJAB, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, Interlochen Public Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 13, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 68
Apologies
From: Safe Space Radio
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We all make mistakes. Knowing how to mend our relationships is vital to the mental health of our families and communities. This hour-long program i...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, Interlochen Public Radio, Prairie Public, WHYY and more


  • Added: Apr 13, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 37
The Big Pond #19: German Bread – A Nourishing Craft
From: Goethe-Institut
Series: The Big Ponder – A Transatlantic Podcast
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Germany is internationally renowned for its bread. With its diversity of more than 3,000 varieties the Germans are world champions of bread. Since ...

Bought by KICI Iowa City and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Mar 13, 2019
  • Length: 24:27
  • Purchases: 2
A Moment from Vaughan Williams' Symphony No. 5
From: Will Duchon
Series: Musical Moments
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A moment of transformation from the Passacaglia movement of Symphony No. 5 in D Major by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1938).

  • Added: Jun 30, 2017
  • Length: 10:20
A Moment in Schumann's Piano Quartet, Op. 47
From: Will Duchon
Series: Musical Moments
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The closing strains of the third movement of Schumann's Piano Quartet express introspection.

  • Added: Jun 15, 2017
  • Length: 07:54
Regionalization in America
From: Phil Mariage
Series: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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A special interview with Author Collin Woodard discussing his book, American Nations: A History of the 11 Regional Rival Cultures.

  • Added: Apr 02, 2017
  • Length: 51:26
Power Tools to The People!
From: Scott Schlegel
Caption: Repair Cafe bike fix., Credit: Scott Schlegel
A tool lending library builds confidence and community.

  • Added: Feb 11, 2016
  • Length: 15:28
Chicago's Memory
From: Carolina Wheat
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A walking tour of Chicago's historical disasters

  • Added: Oct 01, 2015
  • Length: 09:47
Ghosts, Monsters and Scary Things (Version One)
From: Shawn McCullough
Series: 10 Min Sound Byte
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In this episode, we explore songs about Ghosts, Monsters and Scary Things.

  • Added: Oct 06, 2014
  • Length: 10:00
Fly Fishing in Montana
From: Helen Borten
Series: A Sense of Place
Caption: Me in Montana
An ancient pastime explored in the lives, lore and literature of anglers.

Bought by KRZA, KVSC, KSUT, XRAY.fm, KMXT and more


  • Added: Apr 30, 2009
  • Length: 30:01
  • Purchases: 12
Zombie Squad
From: Adam Allington
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Elite Zombie Supression Task Force

Bought by KUT, KUOW, New Hampshire Public Radio, and WILL


  • Added: Apr 14, 2008
  • Length: 13:09
  • Purchases: 4
Crusts - Peter Sharer- Orbital Engineer
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Careers Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Peter Sharer - Orbital Engineer

  • Added: Nov 12, 2007
  • Length: 03:20
Crusts - Steven Dick - Historian
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Careers Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Steven Dick - NASA Chief Historian

  • Added: Nov 12, 2007
  • Length: 03:57
Crusts - Francine Hasegawa - Police Officer
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Career Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Francine Hasegawa - Police Officer - Detroit, Michigan, USA

Bought by WDET Detroit Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 25, 2006
  • Length: 03:53
  • Purchases: 1
Crusts - Rebecca Pearl - Pool Manager
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Career Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Rebecca Pearl - Pool Manager - Maryland, USA

  • Added: Jul 24, 2006
  • Length: 03:14
Crusts - Randy Barrett - Banjo Player
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Careers Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Randy Barrett - Banjo Player - Randy Barrett and the Barrettones

  • Added: Jul 10, 2006
  • Length: 02:34
Crusts - Luke Becker - Quality Assurance Engineer
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Careers Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Luke Becker - Lead Quality Assurance Engineer (Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory)

  • Added: Jul 05, 2006
  • Length: 03:22
Crusts - John Troll - Optical Alignment Engineer
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Careers Vignettes: The passion that got them started: John Troll - Optical Alignment Engineer (Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory)

  • Added: Jun 16, 2006
  • Length: 02:22
Crusts - Ray Ohl - Optical Physicist
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Careers Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Ray Ohl - Optical Physicist, NASA

  • Added: Jun 04, 2006
  • Length: 07:23
Crusts - Stuart Hill - Satellite Mechanical Engineer
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Careers Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Stuart Hill - Satellite Mechanical Engineer - Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (STE...

  • Added: Jun 03, 2006
  • Length: 04:58
Crusts - Sue Schafer - National Park Ranger
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Careers Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Sue Schafer - Park Ranger (Shenandoah National Park)

  • Added: Jun 03, 2006
  • Length: 04:23