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Ancient Lead Pollution - Airdate: 14 May 2013
From: Science Update
Series: Science Update
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Humans were polluting the air with lead as far back as 3,900 years ago.

  • Added: May 13, 2013
  • Length: 01:00
Carnivorous Plant Food Webs - Airdate: 16 April 2013
From: Science Update
Series: Science Update
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Each carnivorous pitcher plant contains a unique food web, depending on what falls in.

  • Added: Apr 12, 2013
  • Length: 01:00
The War of 1812: Which One Was That?
From: BackStory with the American History Guys
Series: BackStory with the American History Guys: Full Episodes
Caption: The victory of the USS Constitution over the HMS Guerriere in the War of 1812 by Anton Otto, Credit: The Navy-Naval Historical Center
Two hundred years ago this week, the United States declared war on Great Britain, beginning the conflict known as the War of 1812. Today, that wa...

Bought by WRPI and KREV-LP


  • Added: Jun 15, 2012
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 2
1971: 'An American Family'; Our First Reality TV Show
From: Action Speaks
Series: Action Speaks! 2011 Season: Conflict and Amusement in America: How Can it Hurt if it's so Much Fun?
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What's Real? What's Not? Does Anybody Care?

Bought by WRIR, Spokane Public Radio, 90.5 WSNC, WGBH Radio Boston, KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 31, 2011
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 8
The First Memorial Day
From: Charles McGuigan
Caption: PRX default Piece image
We generally think that the first Memorial Day was held in the north. In fact, the very first Memorial Day was held at Blanford Church Cemetery 27 ...

Bought by Prairie Public


  • Added: Oct 14, 2011
  • Length: 10:00
  • Purchases: 1
Take Care of the Living
From: With Good Reason
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When the American Civil War ended, Southern veterans faced the same shattered family lives and economic hardships that U.S. war veterans face today.

  • Added: Aug 18, 2011
  • Length: 02:30
Joni Mitchell's "Blue"
From: Paul Ingles
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Musicians, music writers, fans and Joni Mitchell herself reflect on Joni Mitchell's most revered album, "Blue," released in 1971.

Bought by WCAI / WNAN, Spokane Public Radio, WFIU, WAMC, Capital Public Radio and more


  • Added: May 24, 2011
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 7
11 (more) from John Lennon: An Appreciation (59:00 / 54:00)
From: Paul Ingles
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A second hour to celebrate the music of John Lennon. Writers, Reporters, Musicians and Beatle fans share their impressions of 11 more standout John...

Bought by KXOT Public Radio, WUIS, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KRCB-FM, WTIP and more


  • Added: Sep 21, 2010
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 11
The First Memorial Day
From: Charles McGuigan
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Memorial Day, a national holiday of remembrance, was first celebrated south of the Mason/Dixon line in Petersburg, Virginia at Blandford Church Cem...

Bought by Prairie Public, KPCC, KRZA, Vocalo.org, and WGDR


  • Added: May 28, 2010
  • Length: 16:12
  • Purchases: 5
The Showdown for Itasca State Park
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE
Series: Our History
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The history of Mary Gibbs and Itasca State Park & her showdown with the lumber industry as told by historian Dr. Janet Rith-Najarian.

  • Added: Apr 21, 2010
  • Length: 18:07
One Giant Leap
From: WHRV
Series: How We Saw It
Caption: Composite five frame shot of the Saturn V boosters lift off carrying Apollo 11 to the moon., Credit: GETTY
This 1-hour radio documentary will celebrate the moon landing through the eyes of those who witnessed it and the memories of those who contributed ...

Bought by KCUR, KRCB-FM, WUFT, and KWIT


  • Added: Jul 20, 2009
  • Length: 54:03
  • Purchases: 4
#6: Igor Stravinsky: The End of the End
From: Jackson Braider
Series: Stravinsky@125
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Igor Stravinsky's Requiem Canticles, from the beginning to the end

  • Added: Jun 06, 2007
  • Length: 17:29
Re: Joyce
From: With Good Reason
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Demystifying James Joyce

  • Added: Apr 10, 2007
  • Length: 29:20
Bruce Springsteen: The Story of Born to Run
From: Joyride Media
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This one hour radio documentary tells the inside story of Bruce Springsteen's classic album, Born To Run on it's 30th anniversary.

Bought by KFOK-LP, WDET, Detroit Public Radio, KWMR-FM, KVLU, Red River Radio Network and more


  • Added: Nov 10, 2005
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 26