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Furious Flower: The Soundtrack

For our show “Furious Flower: A Celebration of the Greats of African American Poetry” Joanne Gabbin, the founder of Furious Flower, joins us in studio along with Lauren Alleyne to …

Short Listen | Black/African American, Music, Poetry
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Arts

Music and Democracy: The Soundtrack

In our recent show, Music and Democracy, Charlie McGovern helps us trace the evolution of social change in America through popular songs by the likes of Nat King Cole, Percy …

Short Listen | Democracy, Music
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History

Returning to Saigon

In our episode “Voices of Vietnam: A Lost Homeland,” we spent some time with the oral history of Kim Delevett, recorded by historian Jason Stewart and found within Texas Tech …

Short Listen | Asian American
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History

Two Songs from “American Terrorism”

In our American Terrorism show, we featured snippets from two well-known songs in the American musical canon. Here are both of these incredible recordings in full. “Precious Lord, Take My …

Short Listen | Music, Racism
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History

Harriet Tubman: Disability Icon

When we were producing Episode Three of American Dissent, we wanted to highlight one of our “dissent heroes:” Harriet Tubman. We found Vilissa Thompson’s essay “The Harriet Tubman Casting Cripping Up …

Short Listen | 19th Century, Social Justice, Women
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Cultures & Communities

Listening Links: Tracks from “Listen Up”

Listen to the tracks featured on this week’s show from artists on both sides of the Atlantic.

Short Listen | Black/African American, Music
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Preserving Musical Memories

How can music preserve a community?

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Cultures & Communities

Scenes from Comedy Bootcamp

Watch combat veteran Isaura Ramirez take the stage at Veterans Comedy Bootcamp. To hear more stories of Veterans listen to our show Bringing Home the War Dead.

Short Listen | Latinx
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