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As the British Empire expanded, the fabric of society depended upon women’s friendships. One letter from a “BFF” back home could save a colonist fr...
Bought by WCNY, WMUU-LP, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KEDT, WTJU and more
- Added: Oct 30, 2015
- Length: 53:56
- Purchases: 6
World Footprints will cross the border into the country of Jordan, uncover Dr. Seuss's social and artistic legacies and share one of our "Best Of" ...
- Added: Oct 26, 2015
- Length: 59:56
Naming something after yourself: a grand display of egomania, or the humble willingness to be overshadowed by your own product? Stationery expert J...
- Added: Oct 24, 2015
- Length: 17:56
The famous biographer, James Parton, once referred to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as "Hell with the lid off", but tour the Pittsburgh of today--the ci...
- Added: Oct 05, 2015
- Length: 59:55
The early days of neuroscience relied on tragedy to strike before doctors could peek inside the brains of humans. Today advanced technology helps s...
- Added: May 28, 2015
- Length: 43:39
Based on a time-traveling English nurse in the 20th century who is married to an 18th century Scotsman, Diana’s eight books in The Outlander series...
Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
- Added: May 01, 2015
- Length: 09:58
- Purchases: 2
During our short time on Earth we humans have created a lot of stuff. Some of it's life-altering, like the device you’re using right now and some o...
- Added: Jan 21, 2015
- Length: 39:39
- Purchases: 2
In “1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus,” science writer Mann describes what some of the North and South American nations looked ...
Bought by WTJU, KCMJ Community Radio, and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
- Added: Aug 25, 2014
- Length: 10:01
- Purchases: 3
It’s 1938 in San Francisco. War is brewing around the world, but America's entry into World War II is still several years away. Meanwhile in this ...
Bought by KCMJ Community Radio
- Added: Jul 27, 2014
- Length: 09:59
- Purchases: 1
This is the newest version of a captivating account of how slavery fueled the unique American form of Capitalism.
- Added: Mar 10, 2014
- Length: 29:00
In “Bully Pulpit” Doris focuses on the friendship and eventual falling out of Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and William Howard Taft while describing t...
Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KCMJ Community Radio
- Added: Dec 19, 2013
- Length: 10:00
- Purchases: 2
This Chinese-American novelist, perhaps best known for her book, "Joy Luck Club," takes readers to Shanghai and its International Settlement where ...
Bought by KCMJ Community Radio
- Added: Dec 19, 2013
- Length: 10:04
- Purchases: 1
David writes both histories and biographies and has narrated many a broadcast program. His latest book is "The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris....
Bought by KCMJ Community Radio
- Added: Jun 12, 2013
- Length: 10:02
- Purchases: 1
Eli, a staff reporter for The Washington Post and author of “Ten Letters: The Stories Americans Tell Their President,” chronicles the personal stor...
Bought by KCMJ Community Radio
- Added: May 13, 2013
- Length: 10:01
- Purchases: 1
A dog-loving journalist, Susan brings to life Rin Tin Tin, the orphaned German Shepherd found on a battlefield in Europe who became the most famous...
Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
- Added: May 09, 2013
- Length: 09:57
- Purchases: 2
Part Two - Generational discussion with author Colin Woodard
- Added: Feb 17, 2013
- Length: 29:00
Noted music and arts journalist Marc Myers examines some of the forces that help explain the development of the sounds and styles of jazz in his ne...
- Added: Feb 04, 2013
- Length: 05:20
The organ legend "Joey D" talks about working with Larry Coryell and Jimmy Cobb, as well as the influence of Miles Davis on his trumpet playing.
- Added: Feb 04, 2013
- Length: 05:19
In Istanbul, Cathy Byrd meets Yane Calovski, a transmedia artist and curator based in Skopje, Macedonia to talk about his research-based projects.
- Added: Jan 07, 2013
- Length: 21:36
A 29 minute interview with Richard Klemensen, publisher of Little Shoppe of Horrors: The Journal of Classic British Horror Films, on the 40th anniv...
- Added: Oct 24, 2012
- Length: 29:01
Cathy Byrd speaks with Franklin Sirmans, curator of contemporary art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art about his current projects.
- Added: Oct 08, 2012
- Length: 13:35
Reporter Ben Kreimer speaks with filmmakers Maya Stark and Adi Lavy about their documentary, Sun Kissed.
- Added: Aug 21, 2012
- Length: 17:24
What does the Homestead Act have to do with today’s food and agriculture system? Join Food Sleuth Radio host, Melinda Hemmelgarn, and her guest, Ro...
- Added: Jul 23, 2012
- Length: 28:00
Reporter Ben Kreimer speaks with filmmaker Doug Hawes-Davis about his documentary entitled Facing the Storm: Story of the American Bison.
Bought by KVMR
- Added: Jul 20, 2012
- Length: 19:30
- Purchases: 1
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove talks about her writing with a focus on her most recent book of poems, Sonata Mullatica. [30:44]
- Added: Feb 29, 2012
- Length: 30:45
- Purchases: 2
