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On this episode of Destination DIY, we look at what happens when you think of the economy as a do-it-yourself project. Local currency as a form of marketing for a small town, how kids learn to barter and saving money without a bank are all part of this intricately woven show that might just make you feel optimistic about money for a change.
Segment A: Defining a DIY Economy with economist Joe Cortright, a visit to a Naked Lady Party (aka clothing exchange) and an inspiring story about personal sacrifice in the service of economic change.
Segment B: A look at how local currencies function in two different communities and how to save money without a bank.
Segment C: The economy of kids — bartering on the playground and selling art to grownups. Plus a look at economic models without money: The Really Really Free Market in Utica and the Baltimore Free Store.
Host name: Julie Sabatier (suh-BAH-tee-ay)
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Piece Description
On this episode of Destination DIY, we look at what happens when you think of the economy as a do-it-yourself project. Local currency as a form of marketing for a small town, how kids learn to barter and saving money without a bank are all part of this intricately woven show that might just make you feel optimistic about money for a change.
Segment A: Defining a DIY Economy with economist Joe Cortright, a visit to a Naked Lady Party (aka clothing exchange) and an inspiring story about personal sacrifice in the service of economic change.
Segment B: A look at how local currencies function in two different communities and how to save money without a bank.
Segment C: The economy of kids — bartering on the playground and selling art to grownups. Plus a look at economic models without money: The Really Really Free Market in Utica and the Baltimore Free Store.
Host name: Julie Sabatier (suh-BAH-tee-ay)
Broadcast History
broadcast history: Broadcast on Oregon Public Broadcasting in 2010 and 2011 in a twice-weekly time slot: Saturday at noon and Wednesday at 8pm.
Transcript
Full script available upon request.
Read the full transcript
Timing and Cues
Total Length: 59:00
Segment A:
0:00 - 20:06
Incue: “DIY” Theme song begins
Outcue: “PDX Seamsters dot com” then “DIY” sting from theme
60 Second Station ID
20:06 - 21:06
Segment B:
21:06 - 39:51
Incue: Music then “You’re tuned to Destination DIY.”
Outcue: “What will you make of it?” then “DIY” sting from theme
60 Second Station ID break
39:51-40:51
Segment C:
40:51 - 59:00
Incue: Music then “You’re tuned to Destination DIY.”
Outcue: “DIY” (end of theme song)
Additional Credits
Produced with assistance from Jaymee Cuti, engineering by Clark Salisbury, music by Jason Leonard and theme song by Grey Anne.
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