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Caption: A first generation American posts a photo of herself on social media in her family's homeland. , Credit: Natalie Fahmy
First generation Americans in the United States have had a hard time balancing two cultures and finding their place. But these days, they’re findin...

  • Added: Nov 13, 2018
  • Length: 03:03
Caption: Dr. Lorena Gonzalez at her desk at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, Credit: Conor Wight
Doctor Lorena Gonzalez is a surgeon - but last year, she became a cancer patient. This is the story of how she applied her knowledge and experience...

  • Added: Apr 11, 2018
  • Length: 04:12
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After the deaths of two of their members, Phi Kappa Psi of Syracuse University decides to take action against the national issue of distracted driv...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Dec 09, 2016
  • Length: 05:09
  • Purchases: 1
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Students at Circle of Life Academy in White Earth, Mn talk about happening at their school...

  • Added: Dec 07, 2016
  • Length: 24:50
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College students are paying their way through college with the help of being a DJ and making their own music.

  • Added: Nov 17, 2016
  • Length: 03:46
Caption: Dan McCoy skating for Team USA, Credit: USA Hockey
Disabled people from all around the world find fun, competitive action, and an escape within the game of sled hockey.

  • Added: May 02, 2016
  • Length: 05:10
Caption: Peyton Sefick plays weekly on the local CNY United Power Soccer Team for extra practice for the 2017 World Cup, Credit: © 2015 Elissa Candiotti
One young man in Syracuse is preparing to embark on a journey across the world all for the love of a game. In 2017, Peyton Sefick will compete in t...

  • Added: Dec 15, 2015
  • Length: 03:54
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Christmas is just around the corner. Despite its origin in religion, for many people, it has become as much about gift-giving and presents as it is...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2015
  • Length: 02:03
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Christmas is just around the corner. Despite its origin in religion, for many people, it has become as much about gift-giving and presents as it is...

  • Added: Dec 11, 2015
  • Length: 02:03
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Thanksgiving is the favorite holiday for many Americans, but what is it like for those who are from other countries and celebrate it too? This piec...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KRCB 104.9, RADIOLEX, WRIR, Raven Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 16, 2015
  • Length: 05:52
  • Purchases: 10
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Young voters could play a major role in this presidential election. But what issues are most important to those under the age of 30?

  • Added: Nov 04, 2012
  • Length: 03:45
Caption: Tyler Carter, Credit: Ian Hill/KQED
Tyler Carter, 20, of Ukiah, Calif., talked with KQED’s Lillian Mongeau about how his father's opinions make him feel about politics.

  • Added: Nov 02, 2012
  • Length: :51
Caption: Tatiana McBraun, Credit: Ian Hill/KQED
Tatiana McBraun, a political science major at San Jose State, told KQED’s Lillian Mongeau she feels too much security can be a bad thing.

  • Added: Nov 02, 2012
  • Length: :33
Caption: Ross Rothpanhar, Credit: Ian Hill/KQED
Ross Rothpanhar is a public health major at University of California, Berkeley. He says growing up poor made him appreciate government services.

  • Added: Nov 02, 2012
  • Length: 01:06
Caption: Kashawna Williams, Credit: Ian Hill/KQED
Kashawna Williams, an administrative justice major at Ohlone College in Fremont, Calif., and a former foster youth, discusses her drive to fix the ...

  • Added: Nov 02, 2012
  • Length: :43
Caption: Youth Spin
As part of the Youth Spin Summer Workshop series the teens of Youth Spin looked deep into the inner workings of four youth related organizations in...

  • Added: Sep 29, 2012
  • Length: 04:39
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WRVG's Chuck Harris looks into how college students spend their precious sleep time.

  • Added: May 11, 2012
  • Length: 05:37
Caption: "Breathing: American Sonnets", Credit: Susan Cook
As the Supreme Court Justices listen to lawyers try to find the legal logic in requiring people to buy health insurance, let us remember that peopl...

  • Added: Mar 28, 2012
  • Length: 06:45
Caption: Teacher Joe Curtis working with a student at Hardy Elementary School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Credit: Emily Hanford
Kids need good teachers. It’s something people know instinctively. But experts disagree over how to measure teacher quality. (8/26/2010)

Bought by WMUU-LP, C89.5 - KNHC Seattle, KPIP-LP, KMUZ, WTIP and more


  • Added: Mar 17, 2011
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 10
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KUNM Youth producer Miles Anderson gathered audio while attending a local Pro-Palestine protest in solidarity for Palestinians living in the Gaza s...

  • Added: Jan 21, 2009
  • Length: 13:30
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The newest, hottest idea in school reform seems to be paying students to learn. Is it a good idea, or a way to avoid tackling the tough issues? We ...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 30, 2008
  • Length: 06:56
  • Purchases: 1
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There are no specific standards in a college environment and everyone can be successful

Bought by KRUA and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jul 23, 2007
  • Length: 04:22
  • Purchases: 2
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We begin a series to better understand the challenges facing all high schools by looking closely at one school: Western Guilford High School in Gre...

Bought by WEZU, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 05, 2006
  • Length: 08:13
  • Purchases: 3
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More students drop out in the 9th grade than any other year of school. At Western Guilford High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, school leader...

Bought by WEZU, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 05, 2006
  • Length: 08:16
  • Purchases: 3