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A Royal Shortcut
From: Peter Bochan
Series: All Mixed Up
Caption: Quenn Elizabeth II, Credit: The Carnival Queen
The Crown is passed on in this tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with words and music in a Royal Mix

Bought by WVTF


  • Added: Sep 13, 2022
  • Length: 01:56:40
  • Purchases: 1
A Giant Leap
From: Patrick Mulvihill
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A speculative exploration of near-future Drogheda, home to Ireland's first spaceport and the world-renowned guild of polymer technologies. Step int...

  • Added: Apr 03, 2021
  • Length: 13:39
Civil War and Revolution in Lebanon - A Commander's Perspective
From: Suzi Montgomery
Caption: Commander Ramsey Farrage
The reflective story of the October Revolution from a commander in the Druze militia during the 15 year civil war.

  • Added: Dec 19, 2019
  • Length: 28:25
Ballet Morsel 032019 Musical Transition
From: Paul Messing
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A short (:12) musical transition

  • Added: Oct 10, 2019
  • Length: :12
Uncharted Territory: the College Application Process for International Students
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
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College applications can be stressful and challenging for any student. International students, however, have to make an extra effort to understand ...

  • Added: May 09, 2017
  • Length: 03:35
Artists & Activists-All Mixed Up
From: Peter Bochan
Series: All Mixed Up
Caption: Albert Einstein-Refugee, Credit: David Art
Hear the sounds of The Resistance, from airports, border crossings, street protests and refugees from around the globe mixed with new music, powerf...

  • Added: Feb 01, 2017
  • Length: 01:55:59
Love in 56KB
From: Hebah Fisher
Series: Kerning Cultures
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He was in Beirut during the Lebanon-Israel war; she was in a small village outside of Rotterdam. They met on MSN Messenger.

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Aug 25, 2016
  • Length: 22:24
  • Purchases: 1
E&E Insider: Get ready for the UN climate summit 'SuperBowl' in Paris
From: Kate Ling
Caption: The 2011 "huddle to save the planet" that led to the upcoming U.N. Paris climate accord., Credit: Photo courtesy of Susan Bastress.
A six-minute look at the United Nations climate negotiations in Paris from environment reporters who explain what's going to happen and where the s...

  • Added: Nov 23, 2015
  • Length: 06:10
Love Syndrome
From: Israel Story
Caption: Avichai and Kirin Ben Baruch
Israel Story's Valentine's Day Special is the most unusual, unpredictable and touching love affair you've heard in a while. Full hour and promo are...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WCPN, KUER, KTSW 89.9, Troy Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 20, 2015
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 9
Simmer 1: Jingling to Health and the Relativity of Poverty
From: Carla Seidl
Series: Simmer
Caption: Yams simmering for fufu in Togo, West Africa, Credit: Carla Seidl
The first Simmer episode features an interview with Malawi Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and songwriter Dr. Jack Allison and an investigation of t...

  • Added: Jan 04, 2015
  • Length: 30:00
Simmer 2: The Rainbow or the Stick?
From: Carla Seidl
Series: Simmer
Caption: Yams simmering for fufu in Togo, West Africa, Credit: Carla Seidl
"The Rainbow or the Stick?: Teaching and Discipline Across Cultures" features interviews with Renee Owen, director of the Rainbow Mountain Childre...

  • Added: Jan 04, 2015
  • Length: 30:00
Mexico Uncovered
From: Round Earth Media
Caption: Host, Daniel Hernandez
One hour special, taking listeners to the Mexico they don't know, untold stories rich in sound, place and humanity, with host Daniel Hernandez. Th...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, C89.5 - KNHC Seattle, KGOU, Connecticut Public (WNPR), KCPW Salt Lake City and more


  • Added: Sep 18, 2013
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 36
Misunderstandings and Jokes: An Immigrant Struggles with Humor
From: Erika Lorentzsen
Series: New American Stories
Caption: Dirk Ockhardt from Germany discusses jokes, Credit: Erika Lorentzsen
Maintaining a sense of humor in another language can be difficult. Some misunderstandings can be humorous. Still, understanding the nuances of joke...

Bought by KKRN and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jun 14, 2013
  • Length: 05:10
  • Purchases: 2
Latitude News Podcast #8 — Can the U.S. keep conflict minerals from Congo out of your laptop?
From: Latitude News
Caption: Marie Jeanne, one of Congo's hundreds of thousands of women who are a victim of sexual violence.
Lawmakers in the U.S. want to leverage our consumer power to bring change to the Congo. The question is: do they stand a chance of making a differe...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 19, 2013
  • Length: 14:32
  • Purchases: 1
Kenny Endo
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: Designing a Creative Life
Caption: Kenny Endo
Kenny Endo is one of the leading artists in contemporary percussion and rhythm. He is a consummate artist, blending Japanese taiko with rhythms inf...

  • Added: Sep 29, 2012
  • Length: 52:59
On the Move in Mongolia
From: Outer Voices
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There I was, an Indian woman on the move in a strange new land - Mongolia - and it didn't feel so strange. So much resonated - especially the voic...

Bought by KUER, KZYX, WRPI, KFOK-LPFM, and KUNM


  • Added: Jul 11, 2012
  • Length: 23:43
  • Purchases: 5
Nuclear Iran
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices
Caption: Nuclear Iran, Credit: By Daryl G. Kimball, Peter Crail, and Greg Thielmann
UN nuclear inspectors visited Iran to once again try to determine if Iran's civilian nuclear program is indeed a cover for weapons development, how...

  • Added: Feb 28, 2012
  • Length: 29:00
Earthquakes don't kill people — bad buildings do
From: Housing Revolution
Caption: Dr. Elizabeth Hausler, Credit: Dowser.org
Engineer and brickmason Dr. Elizabeth Hausler saves lives by making houses more earthquake resistant for little or no extra money. It just requires...

Bought by XRAY.fm


  • Added: Feb 25, 2012
  • Length: 18:40
  • Purchases: 1
Sanctions Against Iran
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices
Caption: Istock Photo
As the world community tightens economic sanctions against Iran, many are questioning the possibility of unintended consequences.

  • Added: Jan 11, 2012
  • Length: 28:56
Terrorists in Love: The Real Lives of Islamic Radicals
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices
Caption: Free Press, Credit: Cover design by Eric Fuentecilla
In his new book, former federal prosecutor Ken Ballen reveals the personal and emotional secrets of Islamic terrorists.

  • Added: Dec 18, 2011
  • Length: 28:58
Pakistan Aslant (1) - "The country that could kill the world"
From: Open Source
Caption: “MOHAMED ALI JINNAH: His Moslem tiger wants to eat the Hindu cow” [April 1946]
Christopher Lydon on the road in South Asia, in a compilation of conversations and reflections on Pakistan's past and dynamic present. Featuring no...

Bought by WCPN, KUOW, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Oct 25, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Pakistan Aslant (2) - Roots of Resilience
From: Open Source
Caption: Rashid Rana's "I Love Miniatures" (2002)
Christopher Lydon on the road in South Asia, in a compilation of conversations and reflections on Pakistan's past and dynamic present. Featuring fi...

Bought by WCPN and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Oct 25, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Miki Pyle: They Are Strong
From: Blunt Youth Radio Project
Series: Messages from Japan
Caption: Messages from Japan, Credit: Eleanor Graf
Miki Pyle lives in South Portland, Maine. Over 5,000 people in her hometown died during Japan's last major earthquake. Seeing how the Japanese peop...

Bought by KZYX and WMPG


  • Added: Apr 10, 2011
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 2
Handsworth Evolution
From: Robin Valk
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Calypso, Reggae, Rap, Soul, Asian Rap and Sound Systems in Birmingham, England, in the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA


  • Added: Jul 07, 2010
  • Length: 50:12
  • Purchases: 1
Peace Through Music: The Playing For Change Story (from Peace Talks Radio)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
Caption: Clarence Bekker of Playing For Change, Credit: www.playingforchange.com
Millions and millions of views on You Tube to date. That's the number of times the unique rendition of the song "Stand By Me" has been seen on the...

Bought by WRGY, KZYX, KUOW, KUOW, KXOT Public Radio and more


  • Added: Feb 25, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6