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Caption: Cover art of Lipstick Conspiracy 2006 album “A Perfect Alibi”, Credit: Larry Utley
In part as a “joyful antidote” to the escalation of anti-LGBTQ laws across the US, San Francisco’s all-transwomen rock band Lipstick Conspiracy is ...

  • Added: Jun 15, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
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HOUR ONE: "Going For Broke: Making Up Our Minds" - In episode two of our three-part series on the care economy: Mental health challenges can push p...

  • Added: Nov 11, 2022
  • Length: 01:59:00
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HOUR ONE: "Writing As A Political Act" - In peaceful times, and in moments of violence, writers have used their art as protest, remembrance, and so...

  • Added: May 06, 2022
  • Length: 01:59:01
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HOUR ONE: "Music On Your Mind" - Doctors say a simple song can awaken the minds of Alzheimer's patients. This hour, music as medicine. HOUR TWO: ...

  • Added: Apr 02, 2021
  • Length: 01:59:00
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Co-Leader and singer of the Hot Sardines Elizabeth Bougerol joins host John Floridis by phone to talk about the band’s formation and evolution and ...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, WMUU-LP, KMXT, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Jul 19, 2020
  • Length: 29:23
  • Purchases: 5
Caption: Hope (A Three Part Series)
HOUR ONE: "Hope: How Do We Make It?" - We continue our three part series on hope. Can you create it through activism, faith, music or some other ac...

  • Added: Jan 24, 2020
  • Length: 01:58:59
Caption: Lench Martinez interviewed by Akins High School students., Credit: Texas Folklife
Artist profile of Lench Martinez, an Austin rapper. This story is part of an audio series "See It Through My Eyes" created at Akins High School dur...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2019
  • Length: 04:39
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HOUR ONE: "Music Beyond Genre?" - You listen to more than one kind of music. Why not make all kinds of music? This hour, music without rules. HOU...

  • Added: May 31, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:58
Caption: Tim Wheeler
Interview by Ken Winkes: Tim describes his family history, his life in Sequim, Washington, and as a reporter as well as his new book called “News F...

  • Added: May 10, 2019
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Hope (A Three Part Series)
We continue our three part series on hope. Can you create it through activism, faith, music or some other action?

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KTRT RADIO INC, KSFR, KICI Iowa City, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass. and more


  • Added: May 07, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 6
Caption: Hope (A Three Part Series)
HOUR ONE: "Hope: How Do We Make It?" - We continue our three part series on hope. Can you create it through activism, faith, music or some other ac...

  • Added: Apr 26, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:58
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The O'Jays have made their final album, The Last Word, and it's filled with wisdom, love and some choice words about the state of the world.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, WSGE, KUFM - Montana Public Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 11, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
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HOUR ONE: "Against Cynicism" - Why is the world so cynical? This hour, an irony-free exploration of cynicism. HOUR TWO: "Hip Hop Future" - "Strai...

  • Added: Mar 08, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:59
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HOUR ONE: "The Echo Chamber" - Conservative pundit Charlie Sykes criticized Donald Trump, becoming a left-wing darling. How'd that happen? Welcome ...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2018
  • Length: 01:58:59
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The state of now in the world as reflected via jazz, bluegrass and that shapeshifting sonic space between.

  • Added: May 29, 2017
  • Length: 01:56:01
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My Wild West may be Lissie’s third album, but she’s been on the scene for well over 10 years in various projects. Still, this new album finds her a...

Bought by KUCB, KSRQ, KRCB 104.9, and KSUT


  • Added: Feb 29, 2016
  • Length: 07:00
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Linda Allen
Interviewed by Mike Dumovich: Linda talks about her love of music and why she is an activist as well as singing many of her favorite songs and exp...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2015
  • Length: 28:25
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Rhiannon Giddens has become one of the strongest voices in music today. As one part of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, she dug deep into historical...

Bought by KUCB, KSUT, and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Dec 07, 2015
  • Length: 07:05
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Emma's Revolution
Interview: Pat Humphries and Sandy O of the Emma’s Revolution, who were interviewed at the Western Worker Labor Heritage Festival, talk about thei...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Aug 04, 2015
  • Length: 28:05
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Jimmy Kelly
Interview: Jimmy gives us real and fun insights about the festival’s history, which includes artists, activists, organizers, educators, hell raise...

  • Added: Jun 26, 2015
  • Length: 28:13
Caption: Nina Fendel and Avotjca
Interview: Nina Fendel—singer and founder of the Labor Heritage Festival—gives more information about the festival, and Avotjca—singer, poet/playw...

  • Added: Jun 26, 2015
  • Length: 29:00
Caption: Evan Greer, Singer/Songwriter/Activist
Interview: Evans talks about being an organizer, her music, and her plans for the future along with playing three of her favorite songs.

  • Added: Aug 22, 2014
  • Length: 28:04
Caption: Sonny Ochs
Interview: Sonny recalls many aspects and events of Phil’s life and we play his songs. Phil was the iconic folk singer of the 60’s and 70’s and wr...

  • Added: May 02, 2014
  • Length: 27:54
Caption: Anne Feeney, Singer-Song Writer
Anne talks about her life as an activist, agitator, mom, and much more and the show will highlight three of Anne’s favorite songs.

Bought by KVNF


  • Added: Apr 18, 2014
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Radio Curious pays tribute to the life and times of Pete Seeger, folksinger, troubadour and activist, who died January 27th, 2014 at the age of 94.

Bought by WXDU


  • Added: Jan 29, 2014
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1