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Monumental Disagreements: Memorials in America
From: BackStory with the American History Guys
Series: BackStory with the American History Guys: Full Episodes
Caption: Mothers' Memorial, Credit: Library of Congress
In this Memorial Day episode of BackStory, we take on national remembrance. By looking at some of our country’s most iconic monuments, we ask what—...

Bought by WCPN, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WLRN, South Dakota Public Broadcasting - Radio, KREV-LP and more


  • Added: May 25, 2012
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 10
"DAN RATHER: GOING FULL THROTTLE AT 80"
From: Paul Fischer
Series: What's the Frequency, Kenneth? a newsical series
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A reissue of my in-depth interview with the legendary broadcast journalist about his life and times...and ours...in which he talks about many of th...

  • Added: Apr 30, 2012
  • Length: 45:29
Terrorists in Love: The Real Lives of Islamic Radicals
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices
Caption: Free Press, Credit: Cover design by Eric Fuentecilla
In his new book, former federal prosecutor Ken Ballen reveals the personal and emotional secrets of Islamic terrorists.

  • Added: Dec 18, 2011
  • Length: 28:58
Whose University?
From: Natalie Yahr
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Our country is getting less public, and our universities are no exception. But what does "public" mean? And why does it matter? This surprising fo...

  • Added: Mar 27, 2011
  • Length: 59:36
Action Speaks! - What's Eating Us?:1987 The Roaming Mobro Trash Barge
From: Action Speaks
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In 1987, a barge filled with New York City garbage was dragged up and down the East Coast and into Mexican and Caribbean waters. Our panelists use ...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio, Interlochen Public Radio, WCPN, WRPI and more


  • Added: Nov 09, 2010
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 8
Hello Scottsville 2
From: Radijojo World Children's Radio Network
Caption: Lia and hannah from the Heinrich-Roller Schule berlin
Listen to children from Berlin,Germany and Scottsville U.S "Skype" with each. The topics are; daily life, global envoirmental problems and the r...

  • Added: Oct 21, 2010
  • Length: 30:00
BackStory - Black & White: The Idea of Racial Purity
From: BackStory with the American History Guys
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In America, we tend to see race in black & white. But dig a little deeper, and things quickly get mixed up.

Bought by KAZU, WCQS, WGCU, Kansas Public Radio, WYSO and more


  • Added: Unknown
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 21
Learn how to learn
From: Radijojo World Children's Radio Network
Caption: Gutzmann kids at the radijojo offices
Ever had trouble listening? ever had trouble concentrating? Yes sometimes we all have such problems. But some have it worst than others, some even...

  • Added: Oct 28, 2009
  • Length: 30:01
Guitar Making: The Human Element
From: Carla Seidl
Caption: Scott MacDonald in his workshop
Human relations are important even in jobs where you wouldn’t expect them to be. Scott MacDonald may be an internationally renowned guitar builder,...

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Jul 13, 2009
  • Length: 09:45
  • Purchases: 1
Sexology -- Groks Science Show 2009-05-20
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Dr. Sharon Moalem discussed how sex works.

  • Added: May 20, 2009
  • Length: 29:52
Fred Friendly: Propaganda-Words and Actions, Contexts and Consequences
From: Murray Street Productions
Caption: Arthur Miller with panelists, Credit: Jonathan Guyer
A panel of international journalists, politicos, academics and legal experts consider propaganda in the context of a hypothetical struggle between ...

Bought by KQED, WGBH Radio Boston, KUT-HD, KCUR, KWGS and more


  • Added: Dec 15, 2008
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 6
Peace Talks Radio: A Nonviolent Video Strategy Game (29:00)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio - Series of Half-Hours
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A conversation with Ivan Marovic, former Serbian student leader and consultant on the nonviolent strategy video game A Force More Powerful.

Bought by WGDR


  • Added: Jun 11, 2008
  • Length: 29:04
  • Purchases: 1
Peace Talks Radio: Climate Change and Conflict (59:00 / 54:00)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Hour Long Specials
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Two scholars who have studied the impact of climate change on peace and security reflect on the awarding of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize to climate c...

Bought by KUOW, KXOT Public Radio, KXOT Public Radio, KXOT Public Radio, WXXI and more


  • Added: Mar 26, 2008
  • Length: 57:34
  • Purchases: 10
Debate: Dean Erwin Chemerinsky v. John Yoo "Law & the Courts during the Bush Administration." Program 2 of 2.
From: Mansoor Sabbagh
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This is a debate between Dean Chemerinsky and Prof. Yoo on how laws and courts have have function during the Bush Admin.

  • Added: Mar 21, 2008
  • Length: 57:41
Debate: Dean Erwin Chemerinsky v. John Yoo "Law & the Courts during the Bush Administration." Program 1 of 2.
From: Mansoor Sabbagh
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This is a debate between Dean Chemerinsky and Prof. Yoo on how laws and courts have have function during the Bush Admin.

  • Added: Mar 21, 2008
  • Length: 56:07
Peace Talks Radio: Electing Mediators To Public Office (29:00)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio - Series of Half-Hours
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If mediators are trained to resolve conflicts between disputing parties, what would happen if we elected more mediators to public office? That's th...

Bought by WGDR, KDUR, and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 09, 2007
  • Length: 29:03
  • Purchases: 3
Setting Katrina to Music - Spike Lee, Terence Blanchard and New Orleans
From: Reese Erlich
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Spend some time with Spike Lee and Terence Blanchard to hear how they score Spike's latest film about Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans.

  • Added: Aug 08, 2007
  • Length: 29:00
Peace Talks Radio: Religious Tolerance (59:00 / 54:00)
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Hour Long Specials
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The series on peacemaking and nonviolent conflict resolution explores questions of religious tolerance with Dr. Eboo Patel, Executive Director of C...

Bought by KUOW, WSKG, KXOT Public Radio, KXOT Public Radio, WNYC and more


  • Added: Aug 01, 2007
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 7
Leaving the Gay Ghettoes
From: Outright Radio
Series: Outright Radio Series 2003
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Stories of folks who have left the large urban gay centers for smaller cities, looking to start over...and what happens when they get there.

Bought by KRCB-FM, WGBH Radio Boston, WCAI / WNAN, and KWCW


  • Added: May 27, 2006
  • Length: 58:42
  • Purchases: 4
Three women who visited North Korea
From: Miae Kim
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Three Korean-American women who visited North Korea give their impressions of family, food, politics, and beliefs.

  • Added: Jan 03, 2006
  • Length: 29:14
Rural Meth
From: KRCC-FM
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A look at the problem of rural meth and possible solutions

Bought by KVNF


  • Added: Aug 19, 2005
  • Length: 10:07
  • Purchases: 1