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In this special episode, we go microscopic to learn about viruses. We explore how they work, and we discuss our odds of defeating them. We also lea...

Bought by C89.5 - KNHC Seattle


  • Added: Apr 22, 2020
  • Length: 49:39
  • Purchases: 1
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On June 24, 1948, the Soviet military administration officially cut off roads and rails into West Berlin in the Berlin Blockade, isolating it from ...

Bought by KWMR, KICI Iowa City, and Morton College Radio


  • Added: Jul 10, 2019
  • Length: 19:21
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Money Matters host Marc Cuniberti
What is the difference between liberty, democracy and freedom? Controversial news piece on political stances and the American belief of what these ...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2018
  • Length: 05:30
Caption: Money Matters host Marc Cuniberti
Should we deface or remove artifacts based on political or religious beliefs of the day? Destroy statues or remnants of societies how may not belie...

  • Added: Oct 28, 2017
  • Length: 04:56
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Sound clips from the 2009 comedic movie starring Will Ferrell and Danny McBride... and the full Tales of Topographic Oceans played for your underwa...

  • Added: Aug 15, 2017
  • Length: 02:51:09
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Poet Carl Phillips explores how life influences the creation of his poetry. Professor Timothy Moore then takes us back to ancient Greece and how an...

  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 20:05
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Poet Mary Jo Bang explores the process of translating Dante Alighieri's Inferno, and professor Jessica Rosenfeld explains the origins of literature.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 20:23
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How well does any nonfiction writer capture "The Truth?" Essayist Edward McPherson explores truth and memory in nonfiction.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 14:17
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Author Kelly Link discusses the archetypes of magical realism and William McKelvy explains the hallmarks and legacy of Gothic literature.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 20:52
Caption: Pamela Spoto
Unspun takes a look at Black History and current Civil Rights and equality issues in America with Pamela Spoto, local educator, activist and host o...

  • Added: Feb 22, 2016
  • Length: 59:56
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One of the best mission statements I’ve read is the original NPR mission, which was written in 1969 by Bill Siemering. Bill is an amazing guy who, ...

Bought by Northwest Public Broadcasting, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jan 15, 2016
  • Length: 19:24
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Dizzy Gillespie
In this short feature Rabbi Neil Blumofe explores what Gillespie's legacy can teach us about the revolutionary aspect of humor, and how we can live...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, PRX Remix, and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Apr 24, 2013
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Action Speaks!-Underappreciated Dates that Changed America presents What Now? a series of 8 one hour programs suitable for individual or serial air...

Bought by KREV-LP, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WRNC-LP, WRVO Public Media, and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: May 11, 2009
  • Length: 58:51
  • Purchases: 5