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Caption: Cord Jefferson, Credit: Dennis Gocer
Screenwriter and Director Cord Jefferson discusses his critically acclaimed film, “American Fiction” which is a satirical exploration of popular cu...

Bought by KMUN, WMPG, KECG, WDCB, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif. and more


  • Added: Feb 06, 2024
  • Length: 28:27
  • Purchases: 8
Caption: Nick Spitzer, Credit: Ricky Costanza
A conversation with folklife presenter, educator, creator, host and producer of American Routes, and 2023 National Heritage Fellow Nick Spitzer.

Bought by KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., KZUM, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, and KMUN


  • Added: Jan 21, 2024
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 5
Caption: Logo: News In Context, Credit: Joyce Cheng
In this episode, we explore how much of the information we get is mediated - edited - and we all get different edits based on what the algorithm th...

  • Added: Sep 29, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
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Welcome to News in Context – I’m Gina Baleria. In this episode, we talk with former San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin, founding executive director of ...

  • Added: Jun 22, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
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In this episode, we explore how economic issues are often talked about in ways that minimize the needs of those who may not have the means to withs...

  • Added: Apr 28, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
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In this episode, we explore how othering has led to increased marginalization and vilification of people who are un-housed, and how civity can help...

  • Added: Apr 14, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
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Dusty Ray Simmons, the multi-instrumentalist and soul singer-songwriter hailing from Richmond, VA, joins me as my esteemed guest. During our conver...

  • Added: Mar 13, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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In this episode, we explore how engaging across our racial and class divides can help bring us together to care for and nurture our democracy. My ...

  • Added: Mar 02, 2023
  • Length: 29:32
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In this episode, we explore the strategic use of racism in electoral politics to divide citizens across racial and other differences in an effort t...

  • Added: Feb 23, 2023
  • Length: 29:32
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In this episode, we explore a massive new study on improving the health of democracy. The Strengthening Democracy Challenge invited more than 30-th...

  • Added: Feb 17, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
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In this episode, we explore concepts of privilege - and how they color our systems and perpetuate inequities. We also discuss how building relation...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
Caption: Logo: America Talks
It’s no secret that polarization is deepening divides across the US. Over the past few years, many people have started or joined what are called br...

  • Added: Jul 21, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Stanford political scientist Dr. Kathryn Stoner, on the context of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. ...

  • Added: Apr 04, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
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In this episode, we discuss the realities of COVID-19 and other diseases on our health and well being - and how vaccines have both saved us from th...

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  • Added: Feb 24, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 1
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In this episode, we explore elections issues that make it harder for us to participate in democracy, the consequences of that, and how we can addre...

  • Added: Feb 11, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
Caption: CA 2021 Redistricting Maps, Credit: We Draw the Lines
In this episode, we discuss California’s redistricting process, and the maps recently certified after the latest round of map drawing in the state....

  • Added: Feb 02, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
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In this episode, we discuss local journalism, and the important role it continues to play - both in the health of our democracy - and in holding po...

  • Added: Jan 26, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
Caption: Joel Snyder
Educator, advocate and pioneer in audio description, Dr. Joel Snyder talks about putting the visual into words for blind people.

Bought by WDCB, RADIOLEX, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., KZUM, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 24, 2022
  • Length: 28:51
  • Purchases: 5
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In this episode, we explore mental health throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic… including the mental health challenges exacerbated by the pande...

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  • Added: Jan 20, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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In this episode, we explore the power of language, and the importance of using humanizing language in journalism. My guest is Aubrey Nagle, editor...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
Caption: CJ Hunt, Credit: Paavo Hanninen
We're re-posting an interview with comedy writer and filmmaker CJ Hunt discusses his documentary The Neutral Ground which explores the struggle to ...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, RADIOLEX, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 28, 2021
  • Length: 27:56
  • Purchases: 3
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In this episode, we explore the proliferation of organizations working to engage people across difference, and the urgency this work has taken on i...

  • Added: Dec 10, 2021
  • Length: 29:30
Caption: Arlo Iron CLoud, Credit: Greg Latza
Through multi-media, Arlo Iron Cloud seeks an accurate representation of Lakota people, culture, and traditions.

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, KZUM, WMPG, and RADIOLEX


  • Added: Nov 21, 2021
  • Length: 28:44
  • Purchases: 4
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Director David Henry Gerson talks about The Story Won’t Die—his documentary about Syrian artists in exile.

Bought by KZUM, WMPG, RADIOLEX, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 02, 2021
  • Length: 28:48
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Nang Mo Kham
In this episode, we explore the importance of making connections across sectors to achieving healthy communities. Our guest is Nang Mo Kham, Eisen...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2021
  • Length: 29:30