Peace Talks Radio: The Peace Corps Revisited [59:00/54:00/29:00]

Part of Series Peace Talks Radio: Hour Long Specials
Length 59:00
Licensor Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Producer(s) Good Radio Shows, Inc. / Paul Ingles
Formats Interview, Special
Topics Historical Anniversaries, International
Produced March 3, 2006
Added to PRX March 3, 2006
 

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Summary:

March 2006 marks the 45th anniversary of the Peace Corps. Five returned Peace Corps volunteers share stories and give their perspective on the history of the corps. A current Peace Corps volunteer in Africa is interviewed as is current Peace Corps Director Gaddi Vasquez.

Website:

http://www.peacetalksradio.com

Additional Credits and Funding:

The McCune Charitable Foundation of New Mexico (www.nmmccune.org)

KUNM, Albuquerque (www.kunm.org)

Timely on:

March: March marks the 45th anniversary of The Peace Corps

Tones:

Engaging, Informational, Thoughtful

Language:

English

Description:

In March 2006, the Peace Corps marks its 45th anniversary. Five returned Peace Corps volunteers share stories and give their perspective on the history of the corps. A current Peace Corps volunteer in Africa who is helping a community deal with the AIDS epidemic is interviewed. The program also features a conversation with current Peace Corps Director Gaddi Vasquez.

Hosted by Carol Boss and Paul Ingles.

THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN 59:00, 54:00 (newscast compatible) and 29:00 LENGTHS.

The 59:00 and 54:00 versions also contain minute long music beds for local announcements at approximately 18:00 and 40:00 into the hour. Music beds are at the end of Segment 2 and Segment 3.