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In honor of Flag Day and the Fourth of July, the Smithsonian unveils the often misunderstood stories behind two of our nation's most famous flags: ...

Bought by WVTF, KALW, KVMR, KVNF, Spokane Public Radio and more


  • Added: May 18, 2022
  • Length: 52:00
  • Purchases: 59
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30 Seconds of Democracy is series of 30 second spots. Each will offer a slice of our democratic freedoms, through history, law, and perspective wit...

  • Added: Oct 25, 2019
  • Length: 14:45
Caption: The official Flag of the President of the United States, Credit: Wiki, Creative Commons
Can a song sway a vote? Learn about the use of campaign music throughout the history of American Presidential campaigns since George Washington thr...

  • Added: Oct 05, 2016
  • Length: 19:19
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All you need to know about the legendary music venue in New Orleans. From The Doors to The Who, The Warehouse was The place to play in the Crescen...

Bought by KSKQ, WOUB, and KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 18, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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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
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In this episode we discuss how Jack's conquest of the giant relates to 19th century English colonialism with the help of scholar Brian Szumsky. We ...

  • Added: Mar 29, 2013
  • Length: 22:35
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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
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On today's show I talk with Dr. Louis Hyman, an expert in the history of debt. Not only was it great talking with him but we chatted just as long o...

Bought by KZYX and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Oct 08, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Steuben Parade Queens
This show's main topic is the part that German immigrants played in the formation of the United States. We hear about General von Stueben who kicke...

  • Added: Jun 08, 2010
  • Length: 30:00
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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
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Learn about a former school parent and trustee, Laird Bell, and about what our school was like in the 1930s, 1940s and 1960s.

Bought by Radijojo World Children's Radio Network


  • Added: Oct 13, 2008
  • Length: 07:15
  • Purchases: 1
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The story behind the word "apron"

  • Added: Nov 24, 2006
  • Length: 02:33
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The story behind the word "pedigree"

  • Added: Nov 13, 2006
  • Length: 02:32
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The story behind the word "assassin"

  • Added: Nov 13, 2006
  • Length: 03:50
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Its got to be one of the most recognizable pieces of music we know, spanning classical and pop cultures, yet not many people would recognize the Ca...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 19, 2005
  • Length: 29:33
  • Purchases: 1
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A Philosopher, a robot scientist and an historian talk about our obsession and fascination with the idea of creating mechanical life.

Bought by WFUV and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Apr 26, 2005
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 2