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The 'Discovery' of North America
From: With Good Reason
Caption: Pamlico Village, Credit: Library of Congress
Two Native American scholars explore how the Europeans' "Doctrine of Discovery" has affected American Indian nations from 1607 to today.

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KZYX, KMUD, KZMU Moab Community Radio, Aspen Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 11, 2009
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 10
A Conversation With Henry Diltz Part One
From: Jon Kanis
Series: State Controlled Radio
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State Controlled Radio host Jon Kanis has a conversation with legendary photographer and founding member of the Modern Folk Quartet Henry Diltz, on...

  • Added: Jul 14, 2009
  • Length: 01:59:52
Whitman at War
From: With Good Reason
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On a trip to see his brother, Walt Whitman was so struck by the violence of the Civil War that he stayed to help heal wounded soldiers. He hoped hi...

Bought by KVNF, WHFR, WRKF, RadioFreePalmer, KVSC and more


  • Added: Jul 13, 2009
  • Length: 28:56
  • Purchases: 13
Ten Cents a Dance
From: With Good Reason
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During and despite the Great Depression, the entertainment industry was working overtime. Listen to some of the gems and the stories behind them.

Bought by KUER, WGBH Radio Boston, KFAI Minneapolis, and WRPI


  • Added: Jul 09, 2009
  • Length: 28:56
  • Purchases: 4
Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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One-hour special delves into the history and music of songwriting and singing team Ashford & Simpson.

Bought by WFUV, KPSQ-LP, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KPIP-LP, WSGE and more


  • Added: Feb 04, 2009
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 19
"Burn, Baby, Burn: The Magnificent Montague"
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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An interview with pioneering African-American radio disk jockey,The Magnificent Montague"

Bought by WJSU and KSJD


  • Added: Feb 03, 2009
  • Length: 57:53
  • Purchases: 2
Kathy Mattea
From: Art of the Song
Series: Art of the Song
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West Virginia born, Nashville songcatcher Kathy Mattea talks with John & Viv about the creative process behind her recent release Coal. Deeply pers...

  • Added: Dec 16, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
World War II Veteran Roque Riojas
From: KCUR
Series: KC Currents
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World War II veteran talks about his experiences as a midwest Latino in the Army.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Nov 06, 2008
  • Length: 15:51
  • Purchases: 1
How does a history major end up with a boiler operator's license? Easy.
From: Martin Connelly
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Steve Tatko explains how he ended up with a bioler operator's license.

  • Added: Jul 02, 2008
  • Length: 03:09
Winter Soldier Scott Ewing On Iraq Atrocities
From: Burton Cohen
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Iraq Veteran who testified at recent hearings

  • Added: May 20, 2008
  • Length: :27
The Great Alaska Earthquake: A Survivor's Tale
From: Rebecca Sheir
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On March 27, 1964, the largest earthquake ever to strike North America sparked tsunamis that destroyed a village. Paul Timothy Selanoff lived to te...

Bought by KRUA


  • Added: Mar 24, 2008
  • Length: 06:39
  • Purchases: 1
Susan Sontag and Norman Mailer on Live From Prairie Lights
From: Iowa Public Radio
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Susan Sontag and her last novel, "In America." Norman Mailer and his book, "Time of Our Time.

  • Added: Jan 10, 2008
  • Length: 54:30
Peace Talks Radio: 9/11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows (59:00 / 54:00)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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Three people who lost family members in the September 11th terrorist attacks on the U.S. talk about turning their grief into action for peace. The...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WNMU-FM, WESM 91.3 FM, KSFR, KUOW and more


  • Added: Aug 21, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 22
Elvis: Viva Las Vegas
From: Joyride Media
Series: I Am An Elvis Fan
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After 8 years away from live performance, Elvis Presley made up for lost time.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, Raven Radio, WGZS, KPIK-LP and more


  • Added: Jul 30, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Elvis: The Early Years
From: Joyride Media
Series: I Am An Elvis Fan
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An inside look at the rise of Elvis Presley from a young boy to an American Icon.

Bought by Prairie Public, KZUM, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KSRQ, KAAD-LP and more


  • Added: Jul 30, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 23
Home Again
From: SCAD Radio
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Student returns to hurricane ravaged hometown

  • Added: Dec 25, 2006
  • Length: 04:52
It's King Biscuit Time
From: WKNO
Caption: PRX default Piece image
In an era when media monopolies dominate the airwaves, there still are independent voices and programs. King Biscuit Time is the longest running d...

  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 08:06
Paper Trail
From: Julie Subrin
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A stamp auction in Frankfurt leads an author to a war-time love story

Bought by The PRX Podcast


  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 11:45
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 5 - Life Distilled: Four Decades of U.S. Poet Laureates
From: New Letters on the Air
Series: Life Distilled: Four Decades of U.S. Poet Laureates
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Episode 5 features former poet laureates Anthony Hecht, Maxine Kumin, Reed Whittemore, and newly appointed laureate Donald Hall.

Bought by WCPN, WFHB, North Country Public Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio, KRUA and more


  • Added: Jul 27, 2006
  • Length: 01:04:05
  • Purchases: 8
Episode 4 - Life Distilled: Four Decades of U.S. Poet Laureates
From: New Letters on the Air
Series: Life Distilled: Four Decades of U.S. Poet Laureates
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Episode 4 features Howard Nemerov, Billy Collins and William Stafford. Optional 5-minute drop-in also available.

Bought by WCPN, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WFHB, KWIT, North Country Public Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 04, 2006
  • Length: 01:04:04
  • Purchases: 12
Episode 3 - Life Distilled: Four Decades of U.S. Poet Laureates
From: New Letters on the Air
Series: Life Distilled: Four Decades of U.S. Poet Laureates
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Episode 3 of Life Distilled features former U.S. Poet Laureates Richard Wilbur, Robert Hass, Rita Dove and Stanley Kunitz. Optional 5-minute drop-...

Bought by WCPN, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WFHB, North Country Public Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 27, 2006
  • Length: 01:04:00
  • Purchases: 11
Last Rites for a Storefront Chapel
From: Chris Roose
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The closing of the San Gandolfo Society in Little Italy, New York

  • Added: Mar 08, 2006
  • Length: 04:41
Waking Up Together
From: With Good Reason
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Zen and coupledom (and other Valentine's treats)

Bought by KWMR


  • Added: Feb 20, 2006
  • Length: 29:20
  • Purchases: 1
James Beard: An American Revolution [30 minute version]
From: Melissa Waldron Lehner
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A Reading of letters from the James Beard Collection

  • Added: May 31, 2005
  • Length: 29:36
Surviving Church
From: Bruce Gerstman
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Two people who joined Jim Jones's cult, The People's Temple, and got married 20 years after the Jonestown Massacre.

  • Added: Nov 15, 2003
  • Length: 10:22