Special Programs for Mental Health Awareness Month in May
From MediaRites and Dmae Lo Roberts, Producer of the Peabody Award-winning Crossing East, comes Speaking Our Truths: The –Ism Youth Files, Mental health and wellness of BIPOC youth and youth with disabilities
Two 59 minute and five 29 minute standalone special programs (Air any or all of the programs.)
From, executive producer Dmae Lo Roberts, producer of the Award-winning Crossing East, and the multimedia nonprofit MediaRites,comes a special docu-series of two one-hour and five half-hour standalone programs about mental health and wellness, centering on BIPOC youth and youth with disabilities led by in Portland, Oregon.
The project is a culmination of interviews from 20 youth artists and writers who submitted work and were chosen to be a part of “The -Ism Youth Files.” Youth describe the trials they have overcome, including a global pandemic, return to school and continuing struggles that have impacted their mental health and wellness
The programs are appropriate for ages 14 and up. A content warning begins each episode.
Award-Winning Conversations, Diverse Topics.
Each week on With Good Reason scholars explore the worlds of literature, science, the arts, politics, history, and business through lively discussion with Host Sarah McConnell.
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With Good Reason (weekly program, 1 hour or 30 minutes)
Top scholars explore the worlds of literature, science, the arts, politics, history, and business with Host Sarah McConnell guiding the lively conversation. From reparations and global warming, to the unique worlds of comic books and wine-making, With Good Reason is always surprising, challenging and fun.
LENGTH: 1 hour or 30 minutes COST: Free AVAILABLE: Content Depot, PRX, Download, AudioPort WEBSITE: withgoodreasonradio.org
Is Religion a Force for Good?
Religion has long shaped human civilization, from creating legal systems based on religious laws to inspiring countless works of art and foundational aspects of culture. Yet its influence can stem beyond this into other topics, such as politics, education, and global relations. Many have long wondered what religion’s net impact on society is and whether it’s good for us. Those who say it’s a force for good argue that religion offers a sense of identity and belonging, promotes altruism and charitable acts, and provides a moral compass that encourages personal growth and commitment to justice. Those who argue it is not a force for good say that religious beliefs are a source of historical and military conflict as well as discrimination. They also say that it can be used to justify the erosion of individual freedoms and can hinder social progress by upholding ideas that clash with modern values.
With this context, we debate the question: Is Religion a Force for Good?
Arguing Yes: Shadi Hamid, Columnist and Editorial Board Member of The Washington Post; Assistant Research Professor of Islamic Studies at Fuller Seminary
Arguing No: Annie Laurie Gaylor, Co-Founder and Co-President of the Freedom from Religion Foundation
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
Spring is in the air…
Spring into the history of recorded sound!
Sound Beat is a daily, 90-second public radio show that showcases recordings from Syracuse University Libraries’ Belfer Audio Archive, one of the nation’s largest sound archives.
Episodes feature a wide range of recordings from all musical genres, film scores, and great thinkers and political figures such as Albert Einstein and Teddy Roosevelt, and more. Listeners will hear fascinating rare gems, old favorites, and some never heard before recordings.
For more information about Sound Beat, check out our Program Listing
The Best of Broadway and Hollywood
Footlight Parade: Sounds of the American Musical
Public Radio’s Most Popular and Longest Running Broadway and Hollywood Musical Program
Since 1998, Footlight Parade: Sounds of the American Musical has been presenting the best of Broadway and Hollywood, from the early 20th century to current hits: from Gershwin, Berlin and Rodgers & Hammerstein to Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The best of Broadway and Hollywood music including rarely heard recordings.
“Bill Rudman brings musical theater history to life with charm, wit, insight, warmth, convivial chat and a wealth of knowledge”.
Entertaining and insightful backstage stories, anecdotes, and historical perspectives from Host and Producer Bill Rudman, a nationally recognized authority on musical theatre.
“I don’t know which I prefer: the music or your informative and entertaining commentary. BOTH are excellent!”
Exclusive archival interviews with, and in-depth interviews with of such acclaimed artists as lyricist Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me), composer John Kander (Cabaret and Chicago) and singers Mandy Patinkin and the late Barbara Cook, and many more!
“Bill’s in-depth interviews with all manner of artists provide a permanent, irreplaceable archive.”
Cost: FREE
Length: 56:50
Available: PRX Automated Delivery, Downloads