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The People Could Fly
From: Miles Tokunow
Caption: It's Superman!, Credit: by Dude Crush
This is a telling of Virginia Hamilton's American Black Folktale "The People Could Fly."

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, RadioFreePalmer, KZMU Moab Community Radio, WSLR, WDBM and more


  • Added: Jan 20, 2011
  • Length: 11:11
  • Purchases: 11
Sing and I Will Hear You
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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In early 2010, Elaine McGillicuddy lost her husband to bone cancer. Elaine has created her own grieving process rooted in daily rituals. She is e...

Bought by WMPG, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Interfaith Voices, KUOW, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jan 13, 2011
  • Length: 07:58
  • Purchases: 5
Sinner's Crossroads Episode 8
From: WFMU
Series: Sinner's Crossroads
Caption: Sinner's Crossroads
Americana and rare gospel music for the South. Kevin Nutt is the host and Deacon of the show. See playlist below.

Bought by Radio Catskill, WHCP-LP Cambridge, Radio Catskill, 'The Sea', Radio Catskill and more


  • Added: Nov 18, 2010
  • Length: 59:03
  • Purchases: 8
I Didn't Know That (You Were a Muslim)
From: Tali Singer
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A portrait of how a recent college graduate came to Islam, and the story of what happened when her parents found out she'd converted. This piece wa...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WTIP, KSFR, YouthCast, KUOW and more


  • Added: Aug 27, 2010
  • Length: 02:55
  • Purchases: 6
Bible Babel: Making Sense of the Most Talked About Book of All Time
From: With Good Reason
Caption: Bible Babel Cover, Credit: Harper Collins
A conversation about the Bible's universality and relevance in pop culture, with the author who aims to give "people what they don't get in church ...

Bought by WFIU


  • Added: Jun 09, 2010
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
Sealed
From: Colleen Kelly
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Sealed explores divorce and its lingering effects. Nearly two decades after their parents’ separation, four siblings reflect on its aftermath.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: May 12, 2010
  • Length: 22:22
  • Purchases: 1
Pat Surface, from Ely, about "Holy Wind" on Centerstage MN
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
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Pat Surface has been creating music in Northern MN for over 30 years and his new CD with The Boundary Water Boys is called Holy Wind - an album ins...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 17:21
MN Author Deborah Adele and "The Yamas & the Niyamas"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Realgoodwords
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Deborah Adele is the author of the book "Yamas & the Niyamas - Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice"and the co-owner of YogaNorth in Duluth, MN

  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 17:16
Being Mormon in New England
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Series: Colin McEnroe Show: Fresh Voices
Caption: Mormon Temple, Credit: Flickr Creative Commons, hsivonen
After moving to Connecticut from the West Coast, WNPR's Jen Barnes describes life in a region where her religion is shrouded in veils of misunderst...

  • Added: Dec 22, 2009
  • Length: 04:40
In Defense of Kwanzaa
From: Interfaith Voices
Caption: Melonyce McAfee
Kwanzaa is known as a pseudo-holiday, but when Melonyce McAfee and her family tried out, back in the early 90s, it turned out to be more meaningful...

Bought by WSLR, WJAB, WTIP, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and KUOW


  • Added: Dec 18, 2009
  • Length: 02:59
  • Purchases: 5
Flory Jagoda
From: With Good Reason
Series: Folklife FieldNotes
Caption: Flory Jagoda (right) teaches Ladino songs., Credit: Morgan Miller
"Don't open your mouth. Just sit and play. Keep on playing."

Bought by WABE


  • Added: Oct 02, 2009
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1
Natalie Goldberg - on ThoughtCast!
From: Jenny Attiyeh
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Natalie Goldberg, the writer, painter and writing teacher, speaks with ThoughtCast in Santa Fe, NM!

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio and WFIU


  • Added: Sep 06, 2009
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 2
A Full Moon Night
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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One pagan’s ritual for the spring equinox.

Bought by XRAY.fm


  • Added: Jun 22, 2009
  • Length: 07:46
  • Purchases: 1
The Mindful Path to Sustainability
From: Bill Baue
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Stephanie Kaza links buddhism and sustainability in her new book, MINDFULLY GREEN: A Personal and Spiritual Guide to Whole Earth Thinking. Sea Cha...

  • Added: Mar 06, 2009
  • Length: 29:03
David Harris, Divine Expression in Jazzers
From: Third Coast Live Radio Theater
Series: Divine Expression Through Jazzers
Caption: PRX default Piece image
David Harris, best known for standing down a Vietnam Era draft and paying his time in solitary confinement, authored many books on politics and so...

  • Added: Jan 24, 2009
  • Length: 11:44
Eugene's Gary, Part 3
From: Robin Amer
Series: Eugene's Gary
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Eugene describes the aftermath of his accident and how he was touched by the divine.

  • Added: Jan 10, 2009
  • Length: 06:02
A Musician's Life: Martin Sexton
From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
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Musician Martin Sexton is a pretty happy guy. After years of struggling, he seems to have it all.

Bought by WGDR, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 16, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 3
Guitarist Larry Coryell - Still learning.
From: Katie Ball
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Though guitarist Larry Coryell helped create the jazz-rock fusion movement, he isn't ready to be called a legend just yet.

  • Added: Aug 07, 2008
  • Length: 06:54
This I Believe - Kim Phuc
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Kim Phuc, best known as the girl in the Vietnam War napalm-bombing picture, believes in forgiveness.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KBGA 89.9 FM


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 04:14
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - Paul Thorn
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Songwriter Paul Thorn believes religion and faith in God should come without fear and intimidation.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KBGA 89.9 FM


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 06:01
  • Purchases: 3
Interview with a Grandfather
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Youth Radio Vermont
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Chelsey interviews her grandfather about his struggle with alcoholism, and his wish that Jesus would save him.

Bought by YouthCast and Radijojo World Children's Radio Network


  • Added: Jul 07, 2008
  • Length: 04:01
  • Purchases: 2
KARMAPA IN AMERICA
From: The Tibet Connection
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Emerging Tibetan Buddhist teacher, the 17th Karmapa makes first historic visit to the US

  • Added: Jun 29, 2008
  • Length: 17:01
THE OPEN ROAD with PICO IYER
From: The Tibet Connection
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Senior Producer for The Tibet Connection Christal Smith talks to author Pico Iyer about his latest book, 'The Open Road'

  • Added: Jun 11, 2008
  • Length: 18:24
This I Believe - Sara Miles
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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By expanding her idea of communion, writer Sara Miles has found new ways to share food with others.

Bought by WEZU and WEZU


  • Added: May 07, 2008
  • Length: 03:58
  • Purchases: 2
The Gefilte Fish Chronicles
From: Tina Antolini
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One matriarch tells the story of preparing the same elaborate feast for Passover that her family's been making for over 80 years.

Bought by KZYX, KZYX, KZYX, KRCB 104.9, and The Neighborhood


  • Added: Apr 22, 2008
  • Length: 04:58
  • Purchases: 5

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