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THURSDAY, 9/5
Can big spenders and cheapskates peacefully coexist? Krys Boyd talks with the author of “Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the M...
- Added: Sep 04, 2024
- Length: 58:53
Why shopping local REALLY matters.
Bought by WDSE, KTRT RADIO INC, and WOJB
- Added: Mar 24, 2024
- Length: 58:32
- Purchases: 3
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