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The Write Question - Michael McGriff - 289
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Michael McGriff talks about his artistic process and reads from two collections of poetry. He also discuses his translation of the Swedish Nobel Pr...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio, KWMR, and KSJD


  • Added: Aug 07, 2017
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
Oh Freedom! #2016.01 - Ashley Bryan
From: Susan Dickson-Smith
Series: Oh Freedom!
Caption: Ashley Bryan
Author and illustrator Ashley Bryan talks about his new book, “Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life,” his experie...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Oct 05, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Fifth Planet by David Auburn
From: Playing on Air
Series: Playing on Air Singles [8-35 minute short plays, plus interviews]
Caption: Amy Ryan
Amy Ryan stars in Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn’s Fifth Planet. A professional astronomer played by Amy Ryan (Birdman; Gone, Baby, Gone; “The ...

  • Added: Jun 23, 2016
  • Length: 39:50
Napoleon in Exile by Daniel Reitz
From: Playing on Air
Series: Playing on Air Singles [8-35 minute short plays, plus interviews]
Caption: Jane Kaczmarek
Napoleon in Exile by Daniel Reitz, is a humorous and touching piece about a single mother and her young adult son who has ASD (Autistic Spectrum Di...

Bought by KUER


  • Added: Jun 15, 2016
  • Length: 38:26
  • Purchases: 1
Pittsburgh-based sculptor Thaddeus Mosley
From: SLB Radio
Series: Crossing Fences: Connecting African American Men & Boys through the Oral Tradition
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Pittsburgh-based sculptor Thaddeus Mosley (b. 1926) reflects on his life and art based on interviews conducted by teens Martay Howard and Wyatt Wad...

  • Added: Jan 29, 2016
  • Length: 04:15
Brad Whiford of Aerosmith with His Son Zack, Photographer for the Band
From: Awesome Vegans with Elysabeth Alfano
Series: The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano
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Over ceviche, shrimp tacos and mango guacamole, Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford and his son, Zack, photographer for the band, sit down with The D...

  • Added: Dec 03, 2015
  • Length: 01:02:27
Wendy Roy Part 2
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: DEBWE Cultural Project
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Wendy Roy shares her passion of beadwork... This is part two of a two part series

Bought by KRZA


  • Added: Nov 10, 2015
  • Length: 21:50
  • Purchases: 1
Wendy Roy Part 1
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: DEBWE Cultural Project
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Wendy Roy shares her passion of beadwork... This is part one of a two part series.....

Bought by KRZA


  • Added: Nov 10, 2015
  • Length: 22:47
  • Purchases: 1
Jonathan Edwards on Art of the Song
From: Art of the Song
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Our guest this week on Art of the Song is singer/songwriter, actor, and harmonica player, Jonathan Edwards.

Bought by KKRN and WRNC-LP


  • Added: Nov 02, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Arts Review ~ October 1, 2015
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Arts Review
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Steve Downing visits the University of Minnesota Duluth and reviews "Resurfaced and Reformed: Evolution in Studio Ceramics," and photography instal...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Oct 02, 2015
  • Length: 03:16
  • Purchases: 1
Jon Pousette-Dart on Art of the Song
From: Art of the Song
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Our guest this week on Art of the Song is Jon Pousette-Dart, founder of the rock group, the Pousette-Dart Band.

Bought by WRNC-LP


  • Added: Sep 28, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Lady Henrietta Rouss on Ossie Clark
From: Blanche Girouard
Series: English Enthusiasts
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Oral historian Blanche Girouard talks to Lady Henrietta Rouss about her close friend, the iconic British fashion designer Ossie Clark

  • Added: Apr 17, 2015
  • Length: 28:48
I Do's
From: Playing on Air
Series: Playing on Air Hour Length Episodes
Caption: Michael Urie
Michael Urie, Harriet Harris and a great ensemble of actors star in three short plays about love and marriage. A couple celebrates their 24th anniv...

Bought by KUNM, Connecticut Public (WNPR), Oregon Public Broadcasting, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), and KUNM


  • Added: Feb 11, 2015
  • Length: 53:00
  • Purchases: 5
3D printed prosthetics are fashion statements for amputees
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents
Caption: A selection of different types of Bespoke fairing designs., Credit: Angela Johnston
When Deborah Bevilacqua lost her leg in a motorcycle accident ten years ago, she had to get a prosthetic leg. It’s been functional she says, but it...

  • Added: Oct 21, 2014
  • Length: 11:41
WorldCanvass: Snapshot Brazil (Part 3)
From: Joan Kjaer
Series: WorldCanvass
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An exploration of Brazil's diverse culture, complex past, artistic traditions, and modern aspirations.

  • Added: Oct 18, 2014
  • Length: 29:02
Bonjour Chanson Series 16, Episode 76
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 16
Caption: Faby Perier, Credit: by courtesy of Faby Perier
Romance, the fight against discrimination, a thirst for social justice, these are some of the subjects of the Francophone songs in this program. A...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 08, 2014
  • Length: 29:29
  • Purchases: 1
The Real Me
From: Playing on Air
Series: Playing on Air Hour Length Episodes
Caption: Bobby Cannavale
In the comic classic, MERE MORTALS by David Ives, a construction worker reveals he is secretly, actually the Lindbergh baby. Turns out his pals hav...

Bought by Connecticut Public (WNPR), Connecticut Public (WNPR), KUNM, KZYX, Georgia Public Broadcasting and more


  • Added: Oct 08, 2014
  • Length: 53:00
  • Purchases: 9
Bonjour Chanson Series 15, Episode 75
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 15
Caption: Fredda by courtesy of Martingale Music, Credit: Sébastien Perron
From thousands of Francophone songs we have selected 6 that will speak to you. We tell you about the artists and songs in English. No need to spea...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 12, 2014
  • Length: 29:06
  • Purchases: 1
Full Moon Hacksaw # 1441 (Hour 1 & 2) - 09/11/2014
From: KRDP
Series: Full Moon Hacksaw
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These hours begin with Latin salsa, all kinds of blues & funky grooves, respect for melody. Hear classic composition, get jazz history from trumpe...

Bought by WYAP and WVBI-LP


  • Added: Sep 12, 2014
  • Length: 01:59:54
  • Purchases: 2
Getting To Know You
From: Playing on Air
Series: Playing on Air Hour Length Episodes
Caption: Jane Krakowski
Jane Krakowski and Lois Smith star in short plays by Christopher Durang (Tony winner) and Beth Henley (Pulitzer Prize winner). In Henley's REPORT O...

Bought by KUNM, Connecticut Public (WNPR), Oregon Public Broadcasting, and KUNM


  • Added: May 27, 2014
  • Length: 53:00
  • Purchases: 4
Will prison arts programs make a comeback in California?
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents
Caption: Eric Curtis reads his story aloud., Credit: Kyung Jin Lee KALW
On a breezy summer day at San Quentin State Prison, inmate Paul Stauffer reads his writing to a live audience...

  • Added: May 18, 2014
  • Length: 06:12
Tara and Lulama
From: Littleglobe
Caption: AIDS Skeletons, Credit: Bob Smith
Youth Media Project intern Tara Trudell, a student at New Mexico Highlands University, interviews South African folk artists Lulama Sihlabeni, in a...

  • Added: Apr 09, 2014
  • Length: 08:22
Curtis and Kathy
From: Littleglobe
Caption: Curtis Billie from N'MPower
N’MPower participant and Program Manager, Curtis Billie, interviews Kathy Wan Povi Sanchez, a potter from the San Ildefonso Pueblo, in a community ...

  • Added: Apr 09, 2014
  • Length: 06:32
Justin and Andrew
From: Littleglobe
Caption: Andrew Montoya, left, talks to Justin Zeigler, right., Credit: Katy Gross
N’MPower participant, Justin Zeigler, interviews Spanish Colonial artist Andrew Montoya, in a community engagement project between the Museum of In...

  • Added: Apr 09, 2014
  • Length: 05:29
Anonymous and Diana
From: Littleglobe
Caption: Diana Moya Lujan's piece at the Museum of International Folk Art
An N’MPower participant, who wishes to remain anonymous, interviews Spanish Colonial artist Diana Moya Lujan, in a community engagement project bet...

  • Added: Apr 09, 2014
  • Length: 05:57