Democracy

Donkeys vs. Elephants

Can’t we all get along?! Seeking Civility in Political Discourse shows how to do just that. From Peace Talks Radio.

• Groundwork: Democracy Close to Home explores democratic action in towns and cities. Hosted by Scott Simon.
• What TV shows do liberals and conservatives like? Have some election season fun with this piece.

Let your ears vote for more…

Hurricane Season

Remembering Andrew and Irene

Hurricane Andrew devastated Florida in Aug. 1992. Through 911 calls, recollections, and archival tape, WLRN and the Miami Herald have produced an audio tour de force about one of the costliest hurricanes in US history.

• On Aug. 28, 2011 Tropical Storm Irene battered Vermont with killer floods. Forty Vermonters share their experiences in this special. And, State of the Re:Union visits to see what life is like after the storm.

Also: specials about Katrina

9/11 11 years later Winner of a Dart Journalism award, WNYC’s Living Nine Eleven explores the emotional reactions to the attack on the World Trade Center. From WNYC’s Radio Rookies and hosted by Brooke Gladstone, six young people share what it’s like to be part of the “9/11 Generation” in Our 9/11: Growing Up in the Aftermath. An oral history of the attack on the Pentagon, We Were On Duty from Richard Paul was voted Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and Sigma Delta Chi. All Available Boats: The untold story of those who rescued people from Manhattan by boats and ferries on 9/11. “…was the most fascinating thing [I've] ever heard about 9/11…” -WFPL listener The classic, Peabody-winning Sonic Memorial Project, from the Kitchen Sisters, was updated last year. More pieces, many lengths, for 9/11

Other Good Stuff

• SIGN UP NOW for tomorrow’s webinar on FREE radio programs for the American Graduate drop-out effort. Starts at 3 p.m. EST
• Viva Las Vegas!…you’ll be at the PRPD conference, si? Don’t miss the LIVE Moth show and lots of updates on PRX technology and content.
• Get in your resume! KUOW/Seattle has a program venture fund and an editor position.
• Sound Opinions’ 1977: The Year Punk Broke is coming in Oct. Can’t wait? Try 1967: Rock & Roll Comes of Age.
• Best of the Best: The Third Coast Festival Broadcast. Coming Nov. 14. Book it now!

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Timely Picks

Remembering 9/11

Labor Day

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The Moth Radio Hour

Fall 2012 stories are HERE. Air window opens Sept. 28.

Sound Opinions

Rock weekly.

State of the Re:Union

New season, new cities…and comics!

Snap Judgment

Fate, fights, gratitude, Snap.

American Routes

The iconic program on the music of America.

WTF with Marc Maron

Perfect for summer. New shows.

How to Do Everything

Half advice show, half survival guide.

LA Theatre Works

Contemporary radio drama.

Vinyl Cafe

Stories about the world’s smallest record store.

Moyers & Company

Weekly insight into issues that matter.

America’s Test Kitchen

No-nonsense food and dining.

Public Radio Remix

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