This I Believe

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  • Location: Louisville, KY

This I Believe is a national media project that invites people from all walks of life to write and speak aloud brief essays describing the core values that guide their lives. The series creates a unique space in the media today: a space for truth without accusation, patriotism without political spin, and faith beyond religious dogma.

This I Believe is independently produced by Jay Allison and Dan Gediman with John Gregory and Viki Merrick for This I Believe, Inc. and Atlantic Public Media.

Pieces

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Craigslist founder Craig Newmark believes people are trustworthy and usually abide by the Golden Rule.

Bought by Remix Radio and KJZZ


  • Added: Apr 23, 2007
  • Length: 02:58
  • Purchases: 2
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Massachusetts listener Christine Cleary believes memory is more an exercise of the heart than a function of the mind.

Bought by KJZZ


  • Added: Apr 11, 2007
  • Length: 03:52
  • Purchases: 1
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Choreographer Judith Jamison believes being "good" includes being open, honest and true to oneself.

Bought by KJZZ


  • Added: Mar 30, 2007
  • Length: 03:35
  • Purchases: 1
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Native American poet tells of her belief in the Sun and our sacred connection to it.

Bought by KZYX, KFAI, WRST-FM Oshkosh, WSLR, Moab Public Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 29, 2007
  • Length: 03:24
  • Purchases: 6
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Engineer Bill Nunan believes he needs God and science to understand the universe and our place in it.

Bought by WXLV-FM and KJZZ


  • Added: Mar 29, 2007
  • Length: 03:15
  • Purchases: 2
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Listener Amy Lyles Wilson believes it takes guts to keep going, especially when you're newly widowed.

Bought by WEKU and KJZZ


  • Added: Mar 07, 2007
  • Length: 03:03
  • Purchases: 2
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Composer Joan Tower talks about the power of music

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, WSKG, KUNM, WEKU, WHRV and more


  • Added: Mar 07, 2007
  • Length: 01:15
  • Purchases: 9
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Composer Joan Tower talks about what music means to her

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Kansas Public Radio, KISU, WSKG, KMXT and more


  • Added: Mar 07, 2007
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 11
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Yinong Young-Xu believes he must guard against exercising the brutality he learned as a child in China.

Bought by KBGA 89.9 FM and KJZZ


  • Added: Feb 26, 2007
  • Length: 04:19
  • Purchases: 2
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Rock musician Wayne Coyne believes happiness isn't coincidence, but something we make within ourselves.

Bought by WBHM-FM and KJZZ


  • Added: Feb 22, 2007
  • Length: 03:09
  • Purchases: 2
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Lena Winkler believes a simple tradition keeps her and her children grounded during difficult times.

Bought by KJZZ


  • Added: Feb 22, 2007
  • Length: 03:59
  • Purchases: 1
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Trying to understand her daughter's addiction gave Ann Karasinski a belief that helps her cope with it.

Bought by WAMC and KJZZ


  • Added: Feb 22, 2007
  • Length: 04:08
  • Purchases: 2
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Nurse practitioner Cortney Davis believes embracing grief honors the beauty and fragility of life.

Bought by KJZZ


  • Added: Feb 22, 2007
  • Length: 04:20
  • Purchases: 1
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In this fundraising spot, This I Believe host Jay Allison introduces listeners to Eboo Patel, who heads an interfaith youth group in Chicago.

Bought by WFCR, KJZZ, WGUC, Colorado Public Radio, KUOW and more


  • Added: Feb 12, 2007
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 6
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In this fundraising spot, This I Believe host Jay Allison introduces listeners to New York City Finance Commissioner Martha Stark, the city's tax c...

Bought by KJZZ, KERA, Colorado Public Radio, and WUKY


  • Added: Feb 12, 2007
  • Length: 02:51
  • Purchases: 4
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In this fundraising spot, This I Believe host Jay Allison introduces listeners to magician Penn Jillette.

Bought by KBGA 89.9 FM, WNCU, KJZZ, KERA, Colorado Public Radio and more


  • Added: Feb 12, 2007
  • Length: 02:31
  • Purchases: 7
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In this fundraising spot, This I Believe host Jay Allison introduces listeners to Mary Cook of Gustavus, Alaska.

Bought by Northstate Public Radio, Remix Radio, WUIS, Marfa Public Radio, KWGS and more


  • Added: Feb 12, 2007
  • Length: 03:41
  • Purchases: 10
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Activist and union organizer Wade Rathke believes listening is a useful and important skill in life.

Bought by KJZZ and WUKY


  • Added: Feb 02, 2007
  • Length: 03:15
  • Purchases: 2
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Jazz bassist Christian McBride believes being cool leads to a longer, happier and more productive life.

Bought by KJZZ and WEKU


  • Added: Feb 02, 2007
  • Length: 03:15
  • Purchases: 2
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Sacramento listener Becky Herz finds comfort in believing her husband will call her from Iraq every day.

Bought by KJZZ and KGLT


  • Added: Feb 02, 2007
  • Length: 02:58
  • Purchases: 2