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In 1969, a white journalist named Grace Halsell, published a book called Soul Sister. It was her account of living as a “black woman” in the United...
- Added: Oct 15, 2021
- Length: 12:18
Revolution - Sipho Gumbo, the creator of Yangu Beauty, sought out a leading expert in skincare chemistry to help transform her authentic recipes in...
- Added: Jul 16, 2020
- Length: 04:24
Sometimes, in the wake of natural disasters, the library becomes an information center, a shelter and a community space. We travel to Coney Island,...
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: Jul 24, 2019
- Length: 22:18
- Purchases: 1
James Forman Jr., a former Washington, D.C., public defender, Yale University professor, and author of the Pulitzer Prize winner and The New York’s...
- Added: Jun 07, 2018
- Length: 24:54
“I keep saying ‘where’s the body? Kill someone,’” Marilyn Stasio told us. She reads at least 200 crime novels a year to determine which are worthy ...
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: Jan 09, 2018
- Length: 23:58
- Purchases: 1
Ray Bradbury's best work... the movie's opening credits were done with audio voiceover while antennas (and no words) grace the opening screen...
- Added: Feb 18, 2017
- Length: 02:12:23
Will Rogers remarks on the meeting of pilgrims and indians... Mark Twain's later years...
- Added: Nov 13, 2016
- Length: 02:44:16
A tribute to singer/songwriting legend Leonard Cohen who passed away November 7, 2016 at the age of 82.
Bought by Wyoming Public Radio, WUTC, KRCB 104.9, KVMR, KMSU and more
- Added: Nov 11, 2016
- Length: 58:52
- Purchases: 21
Time travel is really possible, in theory...
- Added: Nov 03, 2016
- Length: 02:35:33
'Obligations of a freeman', a serious sermon by a humorous and anti-religious Mark Twain...
- Added: Jul 16, 2016
- Length: 02:35:32
Space tribute to Ziggy Stardust, the State of Jefferson is declared from the West steps of California's capitol and elongated skulls found by arche...
- Added: Jan 16, 2016
- Length: 02:20:36
California wants to deprive you of fuel, and that's why you're already paying a new "global warming" tax.
- Added: Sep 03, 2015
- Length: 15:58
Progressive events in California and America threaten liberty, sovereignty and the Constitution...
- Added: Sep 02, 2015
- Length: 02:50:47
The dystopian novel, "Nineteen Eighty Four" describes a future society martialed by constant surveillance, tyranny, and torture...
- Added: Aug 22, 2015
- Length: 02:20:44
How magic and law shaped the witch trials of early modern Europe
- Added: Oct 28, 2014
- Length: 29:33
Hosts Doug Storm and Trish Kerle' are joined by historian Jim Madison to discuss the Hoosier through history. Madison has just published a new book...
- Added: Sep 23, 2014
- Length: 01:01:02
On the road from The Grand Theater in downtown Wausau, WI. Featuring Frank Montano, Charlie Parr, Michael Perry, the Blue Canvas Orchestra and spe...
Bought by Wisconsin Public Radio, WRNC-LP, WNMU-FM, WDSE, KMXT and more
- Added: Jun 20, 2014
- Length: 59:02
- Purchases: 6
Even casual conversations have surprisingly musical qualities. Linguist Brett Hyde delves into the rhythms behind language and the principles that ...
Bought by KRZA
- Added: May 08, 2014
- Length: 12:30
- Purchases: 1
When you mention T.S. Eliot and then refer to texts like The Waste Land or his magnum opus The Four Quartets you generally elicit discomfort, anger...
- Added: Jan 13, 2014
- Length: 31:33
When you mention T.S. Eliot and then refer to texts like The Waste Land or his magnum opus The Four Quartets you generally elicit discomfort, anger...
- Added: Jan 13, 2014
- Length: 13:22
This podcast talks about the many versions of Cinderella told around the world and the different kinds of footwear she wore to the ball. My persona...
- Added: Jan 26, 2013
- Length: 21:08
It's not dark yet. Well, actually it is. But actor Alfred Molina makes a book with Death in the title an absolute thrill to listen to. The program ...
Bought by KMUN, KPIP-LP, KQED, KRZA, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago and more
- Added: Aug 18, 2011
- Length: 28:39
- Purchases: 6
Actress Mary-Louise Parker said this is one her favorite novels of all time and so she jumped at the chance to read excerpts. There's commentary by...
Bought by KMUN, KPIP-LP, KQED, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KRZA and more
- Added: Aug 18, 2011
- Length: 29:07
- Purchases: 6
Actor Sam Elliott perfectly reads passages from Twain's tribute to American boyhood. The program also includes commentary by Ken Burns, P.J. O'Rour...
Bought by KMUN, KREV-LP, KPIP-LP, KQED, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago and more
- Added: Aug 18, 2011
- Length: 29:16
- Purchases: 6
Actor Alfred Molina shines with masterful readings of excerpts from Edith Wharton's masterpiece. The screenwriter of Scorsese's film adaptation, Ja...
- Added: Aug 17, 2011
- Length: 29:03
- Purchases: 5
