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Caption: "The Potomac" debuted in the D.C. area in spring 2009., Credit: Rebecca Sheir
Making the local economy go round... by printing your own cash.

Bought by Michigan Radio Economy Special, KUOW, New Hampshire Public Radio, EconomyBeat Podcast, and WAMC


  • Added: Nov 02, 2009
  • Length: 06:20
  • Purchases: 5
Caption: Lyal Corliss pulls a horse shoe off a horse's hoof., Credit: Yuli Weeks
In Northern California's Humboldt County, one octogenarian just won't quit working.

  • Added: Oct 07, 2009
  • Length: 04:20
Caption: Jim Holt, Credit: Michael Todd
ThoughtCast speaks with science writer Jim Holt about his upcoming book on the "Puzzle of Existence", followed by interviews with MIT economist Jam...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN


  • Added: Jul 21, 2009
  • Length: 56:22
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: A cownose ray at L.D. Amory & Co., Credit: Alex Halperin
The cownose ray is a nuisance fish. Could it become the next great bar snack?

Bought by WILL and WAMC


  • Added: Jul 20, 2009
  • Length: 03:42
  • Purchases: 2
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During and despite the Great Depression, the entertainment industry was working overtime. Listen to some of the gems and the stories behind them.

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston, KFAI, and WRPI


  • Added: Jul 09, 2009
  • Length: 28:56
  • Purchases: 3
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For Mark Johnston, living next door to a trash incinerator stinks.

  • Added: Jun 22, 2009
  • Length: 06:34
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In recent decades, it’s gotten harder and harder for small fishermen and women to earn a living from the sea.

  • Added: Jun 22, 2009
  • Length: 06:35
Caption: The Observation Deck  - Radio Journal of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
Interviews of prominent architects from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, the world's recognized authority on skyscrapers & building...

  • Added: Mar 25, 2009
  • Length: 29:00
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A profile of a unique store in Portland, Maine.

  • Added: Mar 05, 2009
  • Length: 05:28
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A profile of a barbershop in Portland, Maine.

Bought by WMPG and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 05, 2009
  • Length: 05:03
  • Purchases: 2
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Matthew Byron just might be a millionaire one day.

Bought by CKMO


  • Added: Mar 03, 2009
  • Length: 06:11
  • Purchases: 1
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Interviews of prominent architects from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, the world's recognized authority on skyscrapers & building...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 29:00
Caption: There is no mud, Credit: Muriel Murch
The global economy and global warming both bring changes to Northern California

Bought by KVMR


  • Added: Feb 04, 2009
  • Length: 09:01
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: IEEE Spectrum Radio
Spectrum Radio's Steven Cherry speaks with the geniuses behind the Microsoft XBox video game platform.

  • Added: Jan 30, 2009
  • Length: 23:31
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Spectrum Radio's John Voelcker comments on the latest automobile giant, GM's, merger.

  • Added: Jan 30, 2009
  • Length: 04:12
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A look into the world of ice cream truck drivers in southern Maine.

  • Added: Jan 21, 2009
  • Length: 06:28
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A profile of a flea market vendor in Maine.

  • Added: Jan 20, 2009
  • Length: 06:32
Caption: Downtown Millinocket in October 2008., Credit: Craig Jarvie
A profile of Millinocket, Maine, after the mill shut down.

  • Added: Jan 20, 2009
  • Length: 06:50
Caption: Bob Kemp's new crabbing boat the My Lee.  The crabbing season began in December.
The story explores emerging developments off the Oregon Coast and how commercial fishermen are responding.

  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 06:12
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Ian scratches his head at whatever it is we're going through. Apparently, we're broke. Welcome to my world.

  • Added: Dec 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:53
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Dan Scofield's been a fishmonger in Portland, Maine for ten years. But these days, there just aren't enough fish to go around.

Bought by The Nature Podcast and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 17, 2008
  • Length: 06:02
  • Purchases: 2
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Reusable plastic bags aren't as green as you think

Bought by Oregon Public Broadcasting, KUOW, KDNK, and KRUA


  • Added: Oct 23, 2008
  • Length: 04:14
  • Purchases: 4
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A day at the Hartville Flea Market

Bought by WILL


  • Added: Oct 21, 2008
  • Length: 03:07
  • Purchases: 1
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Laugh at your economic problems, everyone else does?

  • Added: Oct 13, 2008
  • Length: 04:59
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This story takes you through the makeshift businesses kids invent when money matters are less complicated, less stressful, and MORE adventurous.

Bought by Iowa Public Radio and BSR Radio


  • Added: Oct 07, 2008
  • Length: 08:27
  • Purchases: 2