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Concertos of Unsuk Chin, Part 1 - Finding Her Voice
From: Byrwec Ellison
Series: NowSound
Caption: Unsuk Chin
A survey of the instrumental concertos by the Korean composer Unsuk Chin

  • Added: Oct 10, 2015
  • Length: 58:27
Buffalo Trail: A Novel of the American West
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Jeff Guinn talks about a female warrior named Mochi and reads from his latest historical novel, BUFFALO TRAIL, during this episode of The Write Que...

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KCMJ Community Radio, KSJD, Yellowstone Public Radio, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 14, 2015
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 5
The Pulavars: Shadow Puppeteers of Kerala
From: Charles Nuckolls
Caption: K. K. Ramachandra and family., Credit: Charles Nuckolls
K.K. Ramachandra Pulavar and his family continue the ancient tradition of shadow puppetry in Kerala, India.

  • Added: May 18, 2015
  • Length: 22:46
Of Time, Magic and Butterflies: The Art of Daniel Catán
From: Byrwec Ellison
Series: NowSound
Caption: Daniel Catán
A survey of the operas by the late Mexican composer Daniel Catán

  • Added: Apr 06, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
Planning with Water, Part 4
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
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In this episode of World Ocean Radio host Peter Neill continues discussion of the global water crisis. This week he talks about water audits conduc...

  • Added: Mar 16, 2015
  • Length: 05:31
Mason Bates: Remixing Yesterday and Tomorrow
From: Byrwec Ellison
Series: NowSound
Caption: Mason Bates
A survey of music by the fast-rising young alt+classical composer, Mason Bates.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
Cannabis Radio News #18
From: Cannabis Radio News
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In this edition, we hear from New York City Mayor William DeBlasio on the change in marijuana enforcement regulations in NYC. Kassandra Frederique...

Bought by KVMR and KFCF FM


  • Added: Nov 13, 2014
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 2
Air
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
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Clean air is as valuable as clean water: both are essential requirements for human health and survival. Statistics and data on emissions from burni...

  • Added: Sep 22, 2014
  • Length: 05:10
Instant Classics by Caroline Shaw and David Lang
From: Byrwec Ellison
Series: NowSound
Caption: David Lang & Caroline Shaw, Credit: © Peter Serling (Lang)/Gabe Taubman (Shaw)
A pair of musical works by American composers David Lang and Caroline Shaw that became instant classics

  • Added: Sep 16, 2014
  • Length: 59:01
Cannabis Radio News #9
From: Cannabis Radio News
Series: Cannabis Radio News - weekly show
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In CRN 9, Jim Gierach, former prosecutor in Chicago and an executive board member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition or LEAP responds to the Gl...

Bought by KVMR and KFCF FM


  • Added: Sep 11, 2014
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 2
The International Responsibility to Protect
From: Barry Vogel
Series: Radio Curious
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Radio Curious discusses international relations and governmental duty of “responsibility to protect” with Dr. Seyom Brown, author and adjunct senio...

  • Added: Jul 15, 2014
  • Length: 29:00
40-Itokawa A Strange Space Peanut
From: Albert Grauer
Series: Travelers In The Night
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Measurements of its rate of spin and shape reveal that the asteroid Itokawa has a very odd structure.

Bought by Simply Beautiful, KRSC, KBMF 102.5FM Butte, Montana, Radio Newark, WKCC and more


  • Added: May 01, 2014
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 7
39-Dash Cams and the Anatomy of An Airburst
From: Albert Grauer
Series: Travelers In The Night
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Data obtained from automobile dash cams has enabled scientists to understand the airburst which occurred when a small asteroid entered the Earth's ...

Bought by Simply Beautiful, KRSC, KBMF 102.5FM Butte, Montana, Radio Newark, WKCC and more


  • Added: May 01, 2014
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 7
Global Partnership for the Oceans
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
Caption: Global Partnership for the Oceans
In this episode of World Ocean Radio, host Peter Neill will describe the objectives of the Global Partnership for the Oceans and outline the points...

  • Added: Apr 21, 2014
  • Length: 05:08
16-The Discovery of Comet P/2014 A2 (Hill)
From: Albert Grauer
Series: Travelers In The Night
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This piece describes the process of comet discovery.

Bought by Simply Beautiful, KGLP, KRSC, KBMF 102.5FM Butte, Montana, WKCC and more


  • Added: Feb 22, 2014
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 8
11-Hunting Asteroids on January 7, 2014
From: Albert Grauer
Series: Travelers In The Night
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A description of Asteroid hunting with the 60 inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon, Arizona

Bought by Simply Beautiful, KGLP, KRSC, KBMF 102.5FM Butte, Montana, WKCC and more


  • Added: Feb 22, 2014
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 7
10-Bennu to Receive A Visitor
From: Albert Grauer
Series: Travelers In The Night
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The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will perform a sample and return mission to the potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu.

Bought by Simply Beautiful, KGLP, KRSC, KBMF 102.5FM Butte, Montana, WKCC and more


  • Added: Feb 22, 2014
  • Length: 02:01
  • Purchases: 8
9-Asteroid 2014 AA Impacted Earth on January 2, 2014
From: Albert Grauer
Series: Travelers In The Night
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The first Earth approaching asteroid discovered in 2014 hit our planet 20 hours after its discovery.

Bought by Simply Beautiful, KGLP, KRSC, KBMF 102.5FM Butte, Montana, WKCC and more


  • Added: Feb 22, 2014
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 7
251: A Climate Change Refugee
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
Caption: Flag of Kiribati. According to WorldAtlas.com, the blue and white bands represent the surrounding Pacific Ocean. The frigate bird flying over the rising sun is taken from the coat of arms, and is said to symbolize strength and power at sea.
A recent legal case involving a man from Kiribati claiming refugee status from the impacts of climate has captured world media attention. In this e...

  • Added: Dec 11, 2013
  • Length: 05:33
Dolores Huerta on Women's Rights
From: Generation Justice Admin
Caption: Dolores Huerta and Jason Fuller, Credit: Generation Justice
Generation Justice's Jason Fuller interviewed the legendary Dolores Huerta about the struggle for women's rights.

  • Added: Dec 10, 2013
  • Length: 10:43
Oklahoma's May Tornadoes Call For Ability To Adapt
From: KGOU
Caption: Kristy Yager, Erin Engelke and Cynthia Reid discuss lessons they learned from the May tornadoes at a panel discussion held by the Oklahoma City chapter of the Association of Women in Communication., Credit: Kate Carlton
Since tornadoes struck Central Oklahoma in May, Oklahoma City's communication leaders have evaluated their disaster response plans. Many have found...

  • Added: Oct 14, 2013
  • Length: 03:16
242: Ocean Relevance
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
Caption: Crew members aboard SS Norco in England during WWII. , Credit: The Marstal Maritime Museum
Maritime Museums are one of the key conduits for modern day understanding of maritime history, yet many are struggling. In this episode of World Oc...

  • Added: Oct 07, 2013
  • Length: 05:19
231: Water, Water Everywhere
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
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Fresh water as a resource is under constant threat by over-consumption, toxins, pollutants and waste from industrial and agricultural production. I...

  • Added: Jul 22, 2013
  • Length: 05:06
Unequal Pay -- 50 Years and Getting Worse
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
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Two and one-half minute commentary by Equal Time host Martha Burk on the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act and what still needs to be done.

  • Added: May 28, 2013
  • Length: 02:30
Food Sleuth Radio, Martha Herbert Interview
From: Dan Hemmelgarn
Series: Food Sleuth Radio
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 88 children have been identified with an autism spectrum disorder (...

  • Added: Feb 04, 2013
  • Length: 28:00