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If you’ve already visited a haunted house or plan to do so on Halloween, chances are you’ll see something designed to scare you that’s been created...

  • Added: Oct 30, 2012
  • Length: 05:53
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For the third week of July (7/20): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a musician who died young but still helped revolutio...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
Caption: Andrew Coté holds up a panel of bees., Credit: Chion Wolf
An intrepid producer braves several stings to tell a story about beekeeping and a beekeeper who has traveled the world to teach his craft.

Bought by WFIU, New Hampshire Public Radio, KZYX, and Public Radio Remix


  • Added: Apr 29, 2012
  • Length: 03:25
  • Purchases: 4
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Have you ever wondered how that busy politician or celebrity found the time to write a book? They didn't. Ghostwriting an big part of the publishin...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WRST-FM Oshkosh, and Public Radio Remix


  • Added: Jan 17, 2012
  • Length: 06:20
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Chris Carley, Forensic Architect
That's a real job? Yup. A forensic architect finds out what's wrong with old buildings by understanding their history...and using a garden hose.

  • Added: Jun 07, 2011
  • Length: 05:00
Caption: The Chapnick's living room, home to Samantha Chapnick's desk, a day bed and the family's bikes., Credit: Sally Herships
$250K may mean a whole lot in any other American town, but in New York City, shopping at Whole Foods might be as good as it gets.

  • Added: Jan 25, 2011
  • Length: 03:56
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Join us as we speak with Manu Mallikarjun. A former derivatives trader who changed course and is making a documentary I hope we all get to enjoy. ...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Dec 29, 2010
  • Length: 28:02
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Sixty Slices of Life ... on Wry, Credit: Brittany Jencks
In 1962 France was years ahead of the U.S. in ecological awareness and energy conservation, before the word "ecology" was even used in either count...

  • Added: Jul 19, 2010
  • Length: 05:34
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(Note: This story has a Thanksgiving hook.) A humorous look at the partisan fight over food.

  • Added: Nov 08, 2009
  • Length: 05:54
Caption: Moises Tiana during a clown performance in Pisco, Peru, Credit: Roberto "Bear" Guerra
A troupe of Spanish clowns visited Pisco, Peru, after a devastating earthquake. They were followed around by children, doctors and psychologists.

  • Added: Jan 13, 2009
  • Length: 03:46
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A peace activist turns an abandoned nuclear missile base into his family home.

Bought by PRX to iTunes and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 11, 2008
  • Length: 09:04
  • Purchases: 2
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Scientists study if if true that women like men with deeper voices

Bought by 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Jan 04, 2008
  • Length: 03:10
  • Purchases: 1
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Carrboro, NC celebrates the 80th birthday of Buster Keaton's classic "The General".

  • Added: Sep 27, 2007
  • Length: 05:17
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Winner of a 2007 New York Festivals Award

Bought by WYSO


  • Added: Dec 18, 2006
  • Length: 06:36
  • Purchases: 1
From: Marty Goldensohn
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News and Features on the War in Iraq

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Mar 10, 2006
  • Length: 28:56
  • Purchases: 1
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Coverage of the Eleventh Annual Manitou Springs Fruitcake Toss

  • Added: Jan 11, 2006
  • Length: 04:10
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How/Why nothing seems to stick to Tony Blair

  • Added: Sep 24, 2004
  • Length: 03:15
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Take a ride on the A train - the subway's longest line

  • Added: Sep 24, 2004
  • Length: 04:27