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This is a special edition of The Closer, a series from Project Brazen and PRX that shares the inside story of the deals that changed the world. In ...

Bought by WILL, WRKF, WLPR , RadioFreePalmer, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and more


  • Added: May 01, 2023
  • Length: 52:29
  • Purchases: 19
Caption: Volunteers pack food for the homeless at non-profit the 'HungryMonk' in New York City., Credit: Nicole Aponte (c) 2021
Both non-profits and the Department of Homeless Services in New York City have come together to try and solve the problems that COVID-19 has create...

  • Added: Dec 08, 2021
  • Length: 05:59
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Some New York City nursing students learning with virtual, simulated patients under the pandemic have concerns they will miss out on vital skills.

  • Added: May 26, 2020
  • Length: 02:56
Caption: Caribbean Princess
two cut-and-copies on illegal dumping, taken from a Here & Now interview with Great Lakes Today editor Dave Rosenthal

Bought by WXXI Rochester and WBFO


  • Added: Dec 07, 2016
  • Length: :21
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph, Michigan, Credit: Elizabeth Miller
Since 2002, powerful currents in the Great Lakes have caused more than 150 drownings, researchers say. A look at the science behind the currents.

Bought by WVBI-LP, WRST-FM Oshkosh, WRVO Public Media, WMUK, Delta College Public Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 12, 2016
  • Length: 03:37
  • Purchases: 9
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In 2005, Danny Egipciaco had the opportunity to participate in a robbery of a drug supplier’s stash house. He was told he’d take home between $100K...

  • Added: Nov 30, 2015
  • Length: 19:35
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In real life, the business of jury selection is a 400 million dollar industry. So in a world of high priced jury consultants what does a jury of ou...

  • Added: Nov 03, 2015
  • Length: 24:42
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The Freedom Riders of 1961 were upholding the law. So why were they being arrested as soon as they got off the buses in Jackson, Mississippi? KFAI'...

Bought by Hark! and WDSE


  • Added: Mar 18, 2015
  • Length: 04:44
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Northern Ireland murals in Belfast, Credit: Mike Hally
Political journalist Peter Geoghegan looks at the state of reconciliation and peace-making in Northern Ireland over a series of five short reports ...

Bought by KRZA


  • Added: Aug 14, 2014
  • Length: 07:20
  • Purchases: 1
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While many schools across the country are facing budget cuts and teacher layoffs, students at highly reputable universities are signing up in drove...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and WXDU


  • Added: Feb 17, 2014
  • Length: 11:18
  • Purchases: 2
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Changing Gears reporters spent a week on the road, traveling to places throughout the Midwest where local economies and town cultures revolve aroun...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2011
  • Length: 20:12
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Examining how unpopular wars are being discussed in the 2008 presidential campaign through the lens of history and current voters' attitudes

  • Added: Oct 27, 2008
  • Length: 08:00
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Examining how social safety nets are being discussed in the 2008 presidential campaign through the lens of history and current voters' attitudes

  • Added: Oct 24, 2008
  • Length: 08:09
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Argentine lawmakers are starting to scrutinize anti-union practices at retail giant Wal-Mart. Over the weekend, workers and human rights activists ...

  • Added: Sep 25, 2007
  • Length: 03:59