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StoryCorps Half-Hour Special (short version)

Series: StoryCorps
From: StoryCorps
Length: 00:22:27

StoryCorps is a revolutionary public radio project, recording the stories of every-day people across the country. This special program highlights recordings from New York, and explains the purpose of the project. Read the full description.

Piece Audio

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Piece Description

StoryCorps is a revolutionary public radio project, recording the stories of every-day people across the country. This special program highlights recordings from New York, and explains the purpose of the project. Narrated by Dave Isay. For use in promoting the StoryCorps project or for developing local StoryCorps content.