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Award-Winning Poet Martín Espada discusses advocacy in writing
From: New Letters on the Air
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NEW LETTERS ON THE AIR celebrates the winner of the National Book Award for Poetry, Martin Espada, whose new book FLOATERS tackles the social issue...

Bought by WCPN and WNJR


  • Added: Nov 26, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
In the Shadow of the Volcano: Guatemala's Unequal Disaster
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
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Thousands of Guatemalans are recovering from the eruption of a volcano called Fuego - Spanish for "fire" - which took place in the summer of 2018. ...

  • Added: Dec 17, 2018
  • Length: 29:59
PEN/Faulkner Award-Winning Author Benjamin Alire Sáenz
From: New Letters on the Air
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For National Hispanic Heritage Month, we revisit Benjamin Alire Saenz, who is known for his award-winning fiction, young adult novels, and poetry....

Bought by WNJR and WMUU-LP


  • Added: Sep 28, 2016
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
WorldCanvass: Cuba: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (Part 1)
From: Joan Kjaer
Series: WorldCanvass
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On December 17, 2014, U.S. President Obama and Cuban President Castro announced a new era of openness and interaction between their two countries. ...

Bought by KMUD


  • Added: Dec 16, 2015
  • Length: 25:49
  • Purchases: 1
WorldCanvass: Cuba: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (Part 3)
From: Joan Kjaer
Series: WorldCanvass
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On December 17, 2014, U.S. President Obama and Cuban President Castro announced a new era of openness and interaction between their two countries. ...

  • Added: Dec 16, 2015
  • Length: 26:07
Where is Amarildo de Souza?
From: Free Speech Radio News
Caption: Amarildo de Souza, Credit: Facebook
Missing laborer in Brazil highlights disappearances amid police crackdown in favelas

  • Added: Aug 17, 2013
  • Length: 04:58
Latitude News Podcast #9 — Mexican, undocumented...Mormon?
From: Latitude News
Caption: The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah. , Credit: Cookiecaper
A personal story from a growing demographic

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 22, 2013
  • Length: 15:09
  • Purchases: 1
Latitude News Podcast #7 — From War on Drugs to legal weed, where will the U.S. lead the world next?
From: Latitude News
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A short, strange history of marijuana in the U.S., Mexico and everywhere else

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Feb 01, 2013
  • Length: 15:06
  • Purchases: 1
In the Shadow of the Wall: From Gaza to Arizona
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
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From Palestinian farmers to shootings at the US and Mexico border; living in the shadow of the wall.

Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA and RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Jan 10, 2013
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 2
Smuggling For Christmas (A Postcard From Mexico)
From: Jay Allison
Series: Stories From Carmen
Caption: Carmen in Mexico
In this 1999 essay, Carmen Delzell talks about smuggling toys and gifts across the US border into Mexico to give to the people in the village where...

Bought by KUT, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Dec 18, 2010
  • Length: 04:08
  • Purchases: 3
Living in Limbo
From: Seattle Globalist
Series: Between Worlds/Behind Bars
Caption: Gabriela Cubillos prepares tamales in her home. , Credit: Eroyn Franklin
In our final segment, producer Jessica Partnow follows the story of one family living in immigration limbo in Auburn, Washington.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, XRAY.fm, KISU, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and more


  • Added: Jun 16, 2010
  • Length: 08:32
  • Purchases: 6
The Real Story of the Buena Vista Social Club
From: Reese Erlich
Caption: poster in Havana, Cuba, Credit: (c) 2008 Julia Adame
Most people think the Buena Vista musicians were impoverished and forgotten prior to the release of their CD. In this 54:00 documentary, Reese Erli...

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., Radio New Zealand, and KGLT


  • Added: Apr 28, 2009
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 3
Part Two
From: Maria Martin
Series: Despues de las Guerras: Central America After the Wars Spanish Language Series
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Downsizing armies, Community Radi & The Artists View

Bought by KDNA Radio


  • Added: Sep 06, 2005
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Part One
From: Maria Martin
Series: Despues de las Guerras: Central America After the Wars Spanish Language Series
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Have peace and democracy come to Central America?

Bought by KDNA Radio and SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network


  • Added: Sep 06, 2005
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 2
Central America After the Wars Part Three - The Other Border, Community Radio & Peace-or-Pieces
From: Maria Martin
Series: Despues de las Guerras: Central America After the Wars
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After the peace, the other border and the medium is the message

Bought by KPFA, WSKG, KUT, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Jul 18, 2005
  • Length: 58:55
  • Purchases: 12
Central America After the Wars Part Two - Gangs, Women, A Look Back
From: Maria Martin
Series: Despues de las Guerras: Central America After the Wars
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Women, Identity, Youth, Gangs, Politics and Power

Bought by KPFA, WSKG, KUT, WLIU, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass. and more


  • Added: Jul 18, 2005
  • Length: 58:55
  • Purchases: 10
Central America After the Wars Part One - Downsizing Armies & A Tale of One Village
From: Maria Martin
Series: Despues de las Guerras: Central America After the Wars
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Have peace and democracy come to Central America?

Bought by KRZA, WSKG, KUT, WGBH Radio Boston, WBEZ and more


  • Added: Jul 18, 2005
  • Length: 58:55
  • Purchases: 12