Fourth of July, Music and War News Radio

 
 
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I always get bummed about the 4th of July. It marks an important American event to be sure, but also marks the apex of Summer. After the 4th, we're all on the downward slide to Winter. Don't let the heat fool ya.

So, grab firecracking good radio for the long holiday weekend. Our neighbors at Open Source snagged a compelling one-on-one with author Philip Roth. Producer Larry Josephson is back with a powerful special on anti-semitism.

Treat listeners to the sounds and stories of nature with the brilliant work of Jim Metzner and pieces from Finger Lakes Productions.

You are going to take some time off, right?

-John

 
   
 

OOO, AAAAH
Fourth of July pieces that make some noise.

Independence Day
Putumayo World Music, 59:00
A variety of world music that celebrates independence around the globe.

TOE: American Exceptionalism
Benjamen Walker, 29:00
Howard Zinn tells us that American Exceptionalism is a myth, Dennis Madalone sings a new anthem, and Walker checks out the right-wing blogosphere.

The USA Plan
HearingVoices, 29:00
An all-American festival of fireworks-fueled patriotic fury.

Hear more 4th of July fun on PRX.

Image by Marie Ann

 
 

"THIS I BELIEVE" -- CLASSIC AND NEW

The fundamental beliefs and philosophies of the giants of arts, culture, and politics, and everyday Americans.

Edward R. Murrow's Original
Oscar Hammerstein, 04:28
Jackie Robinson, 04:22
Martha Graham, 04:22
more...

Jay Allison's Modern Version
Gloria Steinem, 05:10
Andrew Sullivan, 03:16
John Updike, 04:03
more...

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I WANNA ROCK
Fun summer music programming

Hour-long documentaries:
Bruce Springsteen: The Story of Born to Run, Joyride Media
The Emergence of Bob Dylan, Paul Ingles
In Other Words, Townes Van Zandt, David Brown / KUT

Segments:
The Lo-Fi Ballad of Daniel Johnston, David Brown / KUT
Cowboy Junkies: In their own words, WUNC
Black Classical Masters series: Bobby McFerrin, David Person
Women Making Music: Jolie Holland, WXPN

Browse the "music" topic on PRX

Image by Udy

 
 

ANTI-SEMITISM IN AMERICA
No Dogs or Jews Allowed
The Radio Foundation, 58:44
Producer Larry Josephson narrates this moving account of a dark period in American Jewish history.

See all pieces in the Only In America: Celebrating 350 Years of the American Jewish Experience series.

Image by Pedronchi

 
 

PHIL CORRIVEAU'S EDITORIAL BOARD PICK

Urban Homesteaders
Karen Brown, 05:38
A young Massachusetts family lives off the land -- in the middle of a crime-ridden inner-city.

"A nicely mixed, well-edited piece with good use of sound and actualities." - Editorial Board member Phil Corriveau

Read the full review.

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WAR NEWS RADIO
War News Radio
Marty Goldensohn et al, half-hour weekly
Not just great journalism, but an educational tool involving hundreds of students, War News Radio brings you the real voices beneath the haze of punditry and statistics.

 
   
 

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