Calexico: The True Story of Life in the California Borderlands (Series)
Produced by James McKee
Most recent piece in this series:
Calexico Episode V: The Star Spanglished Barrier
From James McKee | Part of the Calexico: The True Story of Life in the California Borderlands series | 59:07
Calexico: True stories of life in California's borderlands. This radio documentary features the stories of people affected by immigration on a daily basis - those who live and work on our borders. This hour, Border activist Eloisa Tamez; Chad Foster, a Texas border mayor; Lawyer Emily Rickers; Imperial Valley former Carrot Queen Dana Hawk; and the drummer in the band Calexico, John Convertino.
Then I'll Be Free To Travel Home-the Legacy of the New York African Burial Ground (Series)
Produced by ERIC V. TAIT, JR.
Most recent piece in this series:
Episode 13: The New York African Burial Ground
From ERIC V. TAIT, JR. | Part of the Then I'll Be Free To Travel Home-the Legacy of the New York African Burial Ground series | 59:00
Trying to start construction in lower Manhattan in 1992 on a major archaeological discovery-site, not only violated federal guidelines, it also dishonored and disrespected a large segment of the community. "The mother of all controversies" naturally ensued. The bodies removed from the Burial Ground for scientific research were originally scheduled to be returned and re-interred at the Burial Ground in 1999. They were finally returned in October 2003. The concluding segment of the series chronicles how, in a classic David-Goliath struggle of civic activism, a grassroots coalition of people of all races battled the Federal bureaucracy to rescue and preserve a sacred, now historical Landmark. It documents the current status of this preservation-memorialization struggle. It draws the parallels between the long, historic struggle for freedom, dignity, and full first-class citizenship, with the modern battle to properly preserve, honor and memorialize this major, quite sacred, archaeological discovery. It also highlights how that New York struggle also inspired other grassroots preservationists to take-up and champion their own local causes.
ILLUMINATIONS: Jewish Culture in the Light of the World (Series)
Produced by Claire Schoen
Most recent piece in this series:
Stories Make the World
From Claire Schoen | Part of the ILLUMINATIONS: Jewish Culture in the Light of the World series | 58:56
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- Stories Make the World
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- Claire Schoen
When a 4th grade class was asked "What would happen if there were no stories?" A young girl responded, "If there were no stories, there would be no world. Stories make the world." This program, "Stories Make the World" looks at how societies use storytelling to define culture and to make sense of the world we live in. Judaism has a rich storytelling tradition. This program is full of wonderful tales from around the world, both Jewish and others. These stories not only explore the cultural roots of the societies they come from, but also show how stories can help people speak to one another across traditions.
(Each of the 3 shows in this series can be broadcast as stand-alone programs.)
Out Of this World (Series)
Produced by Richard Paul and Soundprint
Most recent piece in this series:
Rocketing Ahead
From Richard Paul and Soundprint | Part of the Out Of this World series | 01:01:05
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- Rocketing Ahead
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- Richard Paul and Soundprint
In 1969, humans landed on the Moon. But why? Why did we go? Look at anything with the perspective of decades and it can seem inevitable. How often do we ever stop, look the things around us and ask: How did it get that way? When it comes to the question: Why did we go to the Moon, the answer has a little bit to do with science and a lot to do with politics. In this program we learn how the Democrats rode Sputnik to the White House in a campaign that forever changed science, technology and academia in America.
Independent Minds (Series)
Produced by Murray Street Productions
Most recent piece in this series:
Harvey Pekar: American Splendor
From Murray Street Productions | Part of the Independent Minds series | 36:07
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- Harvey Pekar: American Splendor
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- Murray Street Productions
Originally released in 2003 in conjunction with the release of American Splendor a film about Harvey Pekar's life.
Give your listeners a look at life's unpredictable pageant through the eyes of the engagingly grumpy comic book author Harvey Pekar.
Four different options to fit any of your programming needs:
- 27 minute Interview Doc.
- Module I (3:00) -- Introduction to Harvey and the beginnings of the comic
- Module II (3:30) -- 1970's and publication of comic and Harvey's experiences working at the VA Hospital
- Module III (2:15) -- 1980's fame and making of American Splendor
