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OPEN TO DEBATE
America is more divided than ever—but it doesn’t have to be. Open to Debate brings multiple perspectives together for real debates that are structured, respectful, provocative, and fact-driven. We examine the issues of the day with influential thinkers to build a stronger democracy through the civil exchange of ideas. Be open-minded. Be curious. Be ready to listen. Join us in being Open to Debate.
Available: Content Depot, PRX, AudioPort
Length: One hour weekly
Cost: FREE
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SEARCHING FOR THE FIRST ROCK AND ROLL SONG
A two decade long staple on WWOZ in New Orleans, Searching For The First Rock and Roll Song features records coveted by collectors from the era when rock and roll was emerging but hadn’t yet settled on a definition of itself. Not a hits, oldies, or “history of” radio show. it’s all the songs that influenced our now-legendary musicians who are regularly featured in all those hits, oldies, and “history of” radio shows.
Available: PRX, AudioPort, Downloads
Length: One, two, or three hours weekly
Cost: FREE
NO REGRETS: THE MUSIC & SPIRIT OF BILLIE HOLIDAY
Presented in 13 hour-long episodes, No Regrets examines the musician’s early life, her move to Harlem, and first recordings with Benny Goodman, her rise to stardom, the evolution of her singing style, how her haunting rendition of “Strange Fruit” played a vital role in the birth of the Civil Rights movement, the many challenges she faced throughout her life and final years culminating with the beautiful and poignant recording “Lady in Satin.
Available: Content Depot, PRX, AudioPort, Downloads
Length: 13 One-hour Programs
Cost: FREE
FOOTLIGHT PARADE
Songs from Broadway and Hollywood musicals, cleverly connected by theme. Host Bill Rudman connects the messages from the lyrics of musicals as far back as the turn of the 20th Century and as current as Broadway’s latest hits, relating them all to his theme du jour — “Transformations,” “Down With Love,” and “To Dub or Not to Dub” are some recent titles.
LENGTH: 53 minutes
COST: FREE
AVAILABLE: Download or PRX
SITE: www.musicaltheaterproject.org
POSSIBLY
The Science Behind Environmental Solutions. In an engaging and easy to understand manner Possibly looks at the science behind proposed environmental solutions to make choices that will, possibly, make a difference.
LENGTH: 4 Minutes Weekly
COST: FREE
AVAILABLE: PRX, AudioPort, Download
SITE: https://thepublicsradio.org/possibly/
SOUND BEAT
A trip through the history of recorded sound. The daily, 90-second radio show highlights the holdings of the Belfer Audio Archive at Syracuse University, one of the largest sound archives in the United States. Each episode focuses on one particular recording from the archive and provides a back story detailing its place in recording history.
LENGTH: 90 seconds daily
COST: FREE
AVAILABLE: CONTENT DEPOT, PRX, AudioPort, Download
SITE: http://soundbeat.org
Fast Fashion: Shop or Stop?
Fast fashion has taken over the fashion industry, but is less expensive, trendy clothing really worth the purchase? Those who say to “stop” argue fast fashion harms the environment in many ways and exploits workers in countries with lax regulations. Those who say “keep shopping” argue it’s up to shoppers to choose, as fast fashion offers affordable options, supports jobs, and boosts local economies. Now we debate: Fast Fashion: Shop or Stop?
Arguing Stop: Kenneth Pucker, Former COO of Timberland; Professor at The Fletcher School at Tufts University
Arguing Shop: Katherine Mangu-Ward, Editor-in-Chief at Reason
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
Holiday Treats
Check out these Sound Beat features on PRX that are perfect to air for over the Holidays.
Download all of the episodes from PRX here: Sound Beat for Christmas
No Regrets: The Music & Spirit of Billie Holiday
From Savage Content/Miami, Kent Savage, Executive Producer; New Media Productions/Boston, Steve Robinson, producer; and Willard Jenkins, Writer, Jazz Historian, and NEA Jazz Master
An in-depth series exploring Holiday’s musical genius and legacy.
Hosted by legendary jazz broadcaster Rhonda Hamilton.
Presented in 13 hour-long episodes, No Regrets examines the musician’s early life, her move to Harlem, and first recordings with Benny Goodman, her rise to stardom, the evolution of her singing style, how her haunting rendition of “Strange Fruit” played a vital role in the birth of the Civil Rights movement, the many challenges she faced throughout her life and final years culminating with the beautiful and poignant recording “Lady in Satin.”
The focus throughout is Holiday’s singular musical artistry, her independent spirit, how her unique approach to her music became one of the strongest influences in the evolution of Jazz, and how she continues to influence performers today.
The series includes interviews with musicians and scholars including: Karrin Allyson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Angela Davis, Lara Downes, Dr. Farah Jasmine Griffin, Corky Hale, Alan Harris, Rene Marie, Professor Robert O’Meally, Dan Morgenstern, Fred Plotkin, Adam Clayton Powell III, Beth Roars, Dianne Reeves, Phil Schaap, Andromeda Turre and Casandra Wilson. The program also includes archived interviews collected by Linda Kuehl including Count Basie, Teddy Wilson, Silvia Syms, Jo Jones, Milt Gabler, John Hammond, Billie Taylor, Mal Waldron, Bobby Tucker and others.
The Science Behind Environmental Solutions
In an engaging and easy to understand manner Possibly looks at the science behind proposed environmental solutions to make choices that will, possibly, make a difference.
The news is full of potential ways to “save the planet” – Should we all drive electric cars, install solar panels, drink organic milk? It can feel pretty overwhelming. Possibly helps you think about what matters, what you can let go, and what will actually help.
Possibly features fresh voices delivering trustworthy information to guide informed decision-making.
Award-winning audio journalist Megan Hall, and Brown University Associate Provost for Sustainability and Professor of Ecology, Stephen Porder lead our team of Brown University-student reporters who pitch each story, interview guests, record the show, and mix every episode.
Possibly is a co-production of The Public’s Radio, Brown University’s Institute for Environment and Society, and Brown’s Climate Solutions Initiative.
Possibly 4 minute features are available FREE on PRX, AudioPort & Download
To sample Possibly episodes, visit https://thepublicsradio.org/possibly/.