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A Shortcut Through 2021
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
Caption: Stephen Sondheim, Credit: Al Hirschfeld
A retrospective of the entire year, including the major political, cultural and emotional events, with music and celebrations of those who've left us.

Bought by The Pulse--Messiah College Radio, KAAD-LP, RadioFreePalmer, KVSC, Hawaii Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 16, 2021
  • Length: 59:54
  • Purchases: 13
A Shortcut Through 2020
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
Caption: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
A final look at an impossible year, 12 months of incredible drama, played out over the world stage in an hour long retrospective

Bought by KMUN, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., Mississippi Public Broadcasting, KKRN and more


  • Added: Dec 23, 2020
  • Length: 59:09
  • Purchases: 13
A Shortcut Through 2015
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
Caption: Moment of Zen 2015
A unique retrospective of the past year, including audio of the major events of 2015--the cultural highs and lows, mixed with music of the year and...

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, KMSU, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., Talking Information Center, North Country Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 22, 2015
  • Length: 59:39
  • Purchases: 7
All Mixed Up-East Village
From: Peter Bochan
Series: All Mixed Up
Caption: The Fillmore East, 105 Second Avenue
A mix of music,mayhem and madness turn this week's episode into a dramatic blend of current and unbelievable events, celebrations, and tributes.

  • Added: Mar 31, 2015
  • Length: 01:58:23
A Shortcut Through 2013
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
Caption: Nelson Mandela
A journey through the past twelve months, this retrospective gathers the major and minor events, the sounds, voices, music, memories, and emotional...

Bought by PRX Remix, KISU, KUNC & The Colorado Sound, North Country Public Radio, KREV-LP and more


  • Added: Dec 26, 2013
  • Length: 59:03
  • Purchases: 8
George Jones: He Stopped Loving Her Today
From: Devon Strolovitch
Series: Inside the National Recording Registry
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George Jones, Bobby Braddock, and Hazel Smith tell the story behind one of the saddest songs ever written, selected for the National Recording Regi...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, KGLT, and KUT


  • Added: Apr 26, 2013
  • Length: 05:08
  • Purchases: 3
Blues Musician Ann Rabson 1945-2013
From: John Luttrell
Caption: Ann Rabson, Credit: Courtesy Alligator Records
Remembering Ann Rabson - highly regarded boogie-woogie pianist, songwriter, and founding member of Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women.

  • Added: Feb 12, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
It's Not Funny Anymore: Comedy in the Recession
From: Maria Bartholdi
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They say comedy is serious business. But in this economy, it can be downright depressing.

Bought by EconomyBeat Podcast, Remix Radio, and WILL


  • Added: Mar 14, 2010
  • Length: 18:10
  • Purchases: 3