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Who knew antiquing could be such a rush? The producers of Antiques Roadshow
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Audacious with Chion Wolf
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On this episode of Audacious: What goes into producing an episode of Antiques Roadshow? And what does it feel like to find out your heirloom is wor...

  • Added: Feb 21, 2024
  • Length: 50:01
Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week is an interview with authors Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel about their new book, Bob Dylan: Mixing up the Medicine. I ask them about t...

Bought by KSRQ, KHNS, KWIT, KECG, WOUB and more


  • Added: Nov 05, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
The Point Is Not The Points
From: Masaki Araya
Caption: Billy Tuggle, Credit: Masaki Araya
Billy Tuggle speaks about the art of spoken word, its history and poetry slam.

  • Added: May 19, 2018
  • Length: 05:00
Will Webb - William V. Specht
From: Kara Morgan
Series: Voices of Spanish Point
Caption: Will Webb
Will Webb as written and performed by William V. Specht

  • Added: Apr 10, 2017
  • Length: 06:15
Allusionist 28: WLTM part I
From: The Allusionist
Series: The Allusionist
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Your online dating profile is the latest spin on a 300-year-old tradition of advertising yourself in order to find a spouse, a sexual partner, or s...

  • Added: Feb 03, 2016
  • Length: 41:08
Voices of the Past: On The Street Where You Live - Part Five
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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On this episode of CC, we continue our coverage of the Winona County Historical Societies’ annual Voices from the Past Cemetery Walk”. The walk is ...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2015
  • Length: 28:35
Voices of the Past: On The Street Where You Live - Part Four
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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On this episode of Culture Clique, we bring you part one Voices of the Past Cemetery Discovery Walk 2015, sponsored by the Winona County Historical...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2015
  • Length: 28:35
Voices of the Past: On The Street Where You Live - Part Three
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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On this episode of CC, we continue our coverage of the Winona County Historical Societies' annual Voices from the Past Cemetery Walk”. The walk is ...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2015
  • Length: 19:01
Voices of the Past: On The Street Where You Live - Part Two
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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On this episode of Culture Clique, we continue our coverage of the Winona County Historical Societies' annual Voices from the Past Cemetery Walk”. ...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2015
  • Length: 11:06
Sex Machines in Our History
From: Ben Orlando
Series: History Repeating Itself
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Steam-powered vibrators the size of kitchen tables, the importance of dildos in Ancient Greece, and the future of sex machines in the second instal...

  • Added: Jul 21, 2015
  • Length: 24:25
Babies: A Social Trend According to History
From: Ben Orlando
Series: History Repeating Itself
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In this short taken from our longer episode, "Babies. Why?" we talk to Dr. Christopher Ryan about the actual origins of "Baby Fever."

  • Added: Oct 30, 2014
  • Length: 08:59
Rob Ford's Predecessors
From: Ben Orlando
Series: History Repeating Itself
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Many people are talking about Rob Ford's behavior, but history is full of colorful politicians who balance public appeal with crazy behavior. In ou...

  • Added: Feb 16, 2014
  • Length: 14:21
The Bob Weir Interview
From: Jake Feinberg
Series: In The Land of Giants
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Interview with rhythm guitar player from the Grateful Dead. Ranges from stories about The Reverend Gary Davis to Garcia's addictions.

  • Added: Dec 18, 2013
  • Length: 07:49
The Big Top
From: With Good Reason
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In 1793, the American circus was born, and ever since, it has been a large part of our culture. Also featured: A professor of organic chemistry sha...

  • Added: Oct 03, 2011
  • Length: 29:00
Supervisor's HQ in the Chippewa National Forest
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Our History
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Andrea LeVasseur, Archeologist and Historian at the Chippewa National Forest, talks about the history of the Supervisor's Headquarters in the CNF a...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Mar 25, 2010
  • Length: 14:23
  • Purchases: 1
NEA Jazz Master Artie Shaw on Show Business
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA JAZZ MASTER ARTIE SHAW WAS ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF PLAYING HIS CLARINET. BUT HE NEVER REALLY CARED MUCH ABOUT THE BUSINESS SIDE OF MUSIC.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio, KVSC and more


  • Added: Oct 30, 2009
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 8
NEA Jazz Master Marian McPartland and Challenges of Performing
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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AS A YOUNG GIRL, NEA JAZZ MASTER MCPARTLAND GOT HER FIRST TASTE OF THE CHALLENGES OF PLAYING FOR A LIVE AUDIENCE.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, KMUW, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 30, 2009
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 9
Branford Marsalis on NEA Jazz Master Herbie Hancock’s classic “Headhunters”.
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Branford Marsalis explains how NEA Jazz Master Herbie Hancock's "headhunters" created shockwaves in the Jazz Community.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Sep 10, 2009
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master Phil Woods on Being a Jazz Warrior
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Phil Woods explains that great jazz artists never lose their curiosity.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Sep 03, 2009
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 10
NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis on Getting a Gig at Birdland
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis remembers Joe Glaser getting his band a gig at Birdland.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 13, 2009
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 8
NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis on the Power of Music
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis Discusses how gospel music influenced him and his style of music.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 13, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb On Joining The Miles Davis Sextet
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Jimmy Cobb discusses joining The Miles Davis Sextet and his first gig.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb On Moving to NYC
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Jimmy Cobb discusses his decision on moving from Washington, DC to New York City.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb's Drumming Approach
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Jimmy Cobb on how the drummer defines the band and his approach to drumming.

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  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master George Benson On Being A Child Prodigy
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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George Benson describes how he got a recording contract when he was nine years old.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 9