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lisa-brown's picture
Mar.25.2010
posted by Lisa Brown
The movie Where the Wild Things Are, based on the children’s book of the same name, tells the story of a boy named Max who goes on an adventure to the land... where the wild things are. KALW’s Molly...
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Jun.25.2010
posted by Heidi W. Durrow
A family in an attic brings back the memories for Heidi Durrow. If you like this story, please go to NPR's website and hit recommend. Thanks! http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=...
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May.23.2011
posted by Jo Maeder
David Ford, host of "Triad Arts Up Close" interviews Jo Maeder about The Bookup, a new social experience that promotes "long-form reading in a short-form world." It's B.Y.O.B. Bring Your Own Book!
Play time 8:30
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Jul.07.2011
posted by Lian Frost
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May.10.2011
posted by Gary G Gach
Talk delivered at Centre for Ethics, Newington College. You might not know the audience was high school students, until the final question. But maybe you can ... from a note of enthusiasm and...
Play time 107:15
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Oct.29.2011
posted by Jane P Perry
It’s Friday.  I am going down to Occupy Oakland.  I’ve got a sign that says “Human Need NOT Corporate Greed” on one side and “Human Need: Compassion is in our genes: Not corporate greed” on...
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Oct.27.2011
posted by Carrie M. O'Connor
This essay was read by the author, Carrie O'Connor, on Feb. 13, 2009, on Lake Effect in Milwaukee, Wis. Host: Mitch Teich
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Oct.27.2011
posted by Jane P Perry
It is time to gather for the nightly General Assembly.  Many are out by the street.  I recognize a woman from yesterday’s march.  She has an orange plaid picnic basket.  She bends...
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Oct.26.2011
posted by Jane P Perry
Our occupation movement here in Oakland is participating in just the volunteerism that our mayor, Jean Quan, urged in her inaugural speech.  At the city plaza, Occupation Oakland has fed,...
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Oct.24.2011
posted by Lew Humiston
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Oct.13.2011
posted by Jennifer Niven
Velva Jean Learns to Fly was just released on audio by Tantor Audio.  It’s always strange to hear someone other than, well, me read the book, but Emily Durante does a terrific job capturing...
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Sep.28.2011
posted by Magdalena Ball
Jupiter’s Moons If I pushed through this mortal cage flew out past the atmosphere to find you my chalky friend would you reach through the icy crust of Europa wet from your briny ocean your...
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Sep.24.2011
M. Allen Cunningham's illustrated, limited edition story collection, Date of Disappearance, is currently in its fundraising stage at United States Artists. Help launch the book by reserving a signed...
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Sep.22.2011
posted by Rebbecca Hill
Rebb reading Mariposa.
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Sep.20.2011
posted by Rebbecca Hill
Rebb reading poem in Spanish, as best she can.
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Aug.30.2012
posted by Cliff Burns
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susie-bright's picture
Jan.08.2008
posted by Susie Bright
Sexual Politics, Culture, and Media with Susie Bright and her guests.
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alan-black's picture
Jul.22.2008
posted by Alan Black
Feed it, feed it...
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Oct.09.2012
posted by Jane P Perry
Sleepless.  Outside our bedroom window.  Ville de Sète. 
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Aug.14.2008
posted by Elizabeth McKenzie
May 3 2008 conversation with Elizabeth McKenzie
Play time 18:48
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Nov.26.2009
posted by Farzana Versey
How does one capture a tragedy? I have been cynical about elitist attempts and candle-light vigils. Yet, we become a part of what we critique in some ways. This poem was published in Verve for their...
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Oct.05.2008
A radio interview for Sunday Magazine with Liz St John on Alice@97.3 San Francisco
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Dec.15.2010
posted by John Traficante
Closure - End of year review. Tie up loose ends before going into the New Year This is a free audio by the author of "A Total Reboot from the Soul to the Surface" John Traficante http://geddupnoise....
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Jan.12.2008
posted by Sage Vivant
This is an introduction to the concept of erotic personalities and explains why it's important to know what yours is
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Jan.21.2008
posted by Earl Merkel
Alice Walker discusses her writing and her new children's book WHY WAR IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA with Earl Merkel
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