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Why shopping local REALLY matters.
Bought by KTRT RADIO INC and WOJB
- Added: Mar 24, 2024
- Length: 58:32
- Purchases: 2
This episode’s featured guest, Katherine Gehl (co-author of The Politics Industry) provides this sorely needed new perspective on our two-party duo...
- Added: May 05, 2021
- Length: 38:48
In part 2 of our 2-part series on UBI, we explore how a progressive Universal Basic Income policy might help us move away from our current capitali...
Bought by KUNM
- Added: Jan 29, 2018
- Length: 58:00
- Purchases: 1
In part 1 of our 2-part series on UBI, we explore this highly contentious topic, speaking with scholars, activists, journalists, and folks on the s...
Bought by KUNM
- Added: Jan 29, 2018
- Length: 58:00
- Purchases: 1
In this episode, host Mike O’Toole sits down with Linda Boff, GE’s Chief Marketing Officer, about the recent changes GE has undergone. They discuss...
- Added: Jun 23, 2016
- Length: 35:52
Low paid workers tell the story of the “Fight for 15,” the exploding nationwide movement for fair wages.
Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and WRIR
- Added: Mar 16, 2016
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 2
Marijuana dispensaries in Victoria, BC occupy legal borderlands. Their very existence is contrary to the law of the land, but the law isn't crackin...
- Added: Sep 18, 2015
- Length: 27:51
Life of the Law and Destination DIY team up to examine the legal grey area occupied by the sharing economy. How are cities grappling with these inc...
- Added: Nov 25, 2014
- Length: 20:51
- Purchases: 2
Vietnamese fishing communities are still finding themselves grounded by the BP oil spill, one of the largest environmental disasters of the century...
- Added: Mar 22, 2013
- Length: 10:20
- Purchases: 2
When a neighborhood newspaper folds, the publisher creates a unique ritual to mark its passing.
- Added: Sep 01, 2011
- Length: 05:42
The outgoing FDIC commissioner gives her final speech at the National Press Club. She discusses the financial crisis that occured during her time a...
- Added: Aug 12, 2011
- Length: 53:57
From courtroom battles to government regulation, we take a look at how citizen groups around the world are holding oil companies accountable for en...
- Added: Dec 07, 2010
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 2
Rents have always been high in New York; but since 1994, so called ‘Quality of Life’ policing, and business friendly development strategies have de...
- Added: Dec 01, 2010
- Length: 17:01
So-called ‘quality of life’ policing may temporarily decrease crime, but it has harsh consequences for innocent people caught up in the frenzy of a...
Bought by WCSU-FM
- Added: Nov 30, 2010
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 1
The revolving door between the federal government and its favorite contractors sets up abuses.
- Added: Sep 20, 2010
- Length: 02:00
The US has been hemorrhaging high-paying manufacturing jobs since the 1959s.
- Added: Sep 15, 2010
- Length: 01:59
Six monster banks control 60% of the US Gross National Product
- Added: Sep 15, 2010
- Length: 03:59
A new crop of Route 66 business owners give hope of a new life for America's favorite road.
Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio
- Added: Sep 02, 2009
- Length: 03:29
- Purchases: 1
The making of Africa Open for Business
- Added: Mar 31, 2008
- Length: 06:45
From Superfund to "Superfun:" A mining valley regains its former luster
- Added: Mar 10, 2008
- Length: 03:37
Joseph, Oregon: From beams to bronze
- Added: Mar 10, 2008
- Length: 03:32
Coos Bay: Little City, Big Port
- Added: Mar 10, 2008
- Length: 03:31
Grays Anatomy: On the Washington Coast, a Timber County Embraces Green
- Added: Mar 10, 2008
- Length: 03:35
Winn Dixie recently opened in New Orleans East and while the rest of the area is slow to rebuild, residents are at least able to make groceries. I ...
- Added: Oct 04, 2007
- Length: 05:58
Enter the world of passionate collectors and compulsive shoppers to find out why people spent money on objects they don't need.
Bought by PRX Remix, KFAI Minneapolis, WGBH Radio Boston, Marfa Public Radio, KVNF and more
- Added: May 25, 2005
- Length: 27:07
- Purchases: 6
