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This podcast will take you to all corners of the world, and to the undiscovered corners of your own community, highlighting all of the arts along the way. Public Radio International http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_15343_small.gif http://www.pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/884450/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/884450.mp3 The World: Anchor Marco Werman has details on how the song "My Way" has become deadly to sing in Philippine karaoke bars. pri Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/884450/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/884450.mp3 00:03:08 no The World: Anchor Marco Werman has details on how the song "My Way" has become deadly to sing in Philippine karaoke bars. The World: Anchor Marco Werman has details on how the song "My Way" has become deadly to sing in Philippine karaoke bars. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/884435/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/884435.mp3 The World: A Ukrainian writer who lives in England, Marina Lewycka, was nearly 60 when her first book was published. And now she's backing a British campaign to encourage older people to join book clubs and even write their own novels. pri Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/884435/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/884435.mp3 00:01:42 no The World: A Ukrainian writer who lives in England, Marina Lewycka, was nearly 60 when her first book was published. And now she's backing a British campaign to encourage older people to join book clubs and even write their own novels. The World: A Ukrainian writer who lives in England, Marina Lewycka, was nearly 60 when her first book was published. And now she's backing a British campaign to encourage older people to join book clubs and even write their own novels. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/884432/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/884432.mp3 Studio 360: When a young writer gets a day job with J.D. Salinger's agent, she becomes a better novelist. Joanna Smith Rakoff describes her time as the reluctant conduit between the writer and his fans. pri Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/884432/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/884432.mp3 00:07:21 no Studio 360: When a young writer gets a day job with J.D. Salinger's agent, she becomes a better novelist. Joanna Smith Rakoff describes her time as the reluctant conduit between the writer and his fans. Studio 360: When a young writer gets a day job with J.D. Salinger's agent, she becomes a better novelist. Joanna Smith Rakoff describes her time as the reluctant conduit between the writer and his fans. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/883515/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/883515.mp3 The World: Even during the Communist days of the 1960s and 70s, Poles managed to get their hands on western pop music. A Donna Summer track, for example, would come in the form of a sound postcard. We hear from Mat Schulz, a collector of Polish sound postcards. pri Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/883515/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/883515.mp3 00:03:53 no The World: Even during the Communist days of the 1960s and 70s, Poles managed to get their hands on western pop music. A Donna Summer track, for example, would come in the form of a sound postcard. We hear from Mat Schulz, a collector of Polish sound The World: Even during the Communist days of the 1960s and 70s, Poles managed to get their hands on western pop music. A Donna Summer track, for example, would come in the form of a sound postcard. We hear from Mat Schulz, a collector of Polish sound postcards. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/883768/mp3/Echoes/podcast/15343/883768.mp3 Echoes: Acclaimed jazz guitarist Pat Metheny plugs into the Orchestrion, a massive instrument based on the old player piano orchestrations of yore. pri Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/883768/mp3/Echoes/podcast/15343/883768.mp3 00:07:53 no Echoes: Acclaimed jazz guitarist Pat Metheny plugs into the Orchestrion, a massive instrument based on the old player piano orchestrations of yore. Echoes: Acclaimed jazz guitarist Pat Metheny plugs into the Orchestrion, a massive instrument based on the old player piano orchestrations of yore. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/883767/mp3/TTBOOK/podcast/15343/883767.mp3 To the Best of Our Knowledge: Greil Marcus is one of America's most admired pop culture critics. Now he's taken on the entire American canon. With Harvard professor Werner Sollors, he's edited a compendium of essays called pri Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/883767/mp3/TTBOOK/podcast/15343/883767.mp3 00:09:35 no To the Best of Our Knowledge: Greil Marcus is one of America's most admired pop culture critics. Now he's taken on the entire American canon. With Harvard professor Werner Sollors, he's edited a compendium of essays called To the Best of Our Knowledge: Greil Marcus is one of America's most admired pop culture critics. Now he's taken on the entire American canon. With Harvard professor Werner Sollors, he's edited a compendium of essays called Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/883346/mp3/TTBOOK/podcast/15343/883346.mp3 To the Best of Our Knowledge: David Thomson says his book is not just a list of the thousand greatest films. pri Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/883346/mp3/TTBOOK/podcast/15343/883346.mp3 00:12:08 no To the Best of Our Knowledge: David Thomson says his book is not just a list of the thousand greatest films. To the Best of Our Knowledge: David Thomson says his book is not just a list of the thousand greatest films. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/883081/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/883081.mp3 The World: If there were ever a place that came close to the magical world of Pandora in James Cameron's new film Avatar, it would probably be the Amazon. Reporter Melaina Spitzer joined a group of indigenous leaders from the Amazon to see Avatar on the big screen. pri Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/883081/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/883081.mp3 00:04:48 no The World: If there were ever a place that came close to the magical world of Pandora in James Cameron's new film Avatar, it would probably be the Amazon. Reporter Melaina Spitzer joined a group of indigenous leaders from the Amazon to see Avatar The World: If there were ever a place that came close to the magical world of Pandora in James Cameron's new film Avatar, it would probably be the Amazon. Reporter Melaina Spitzer joined a group of indigenous leaders from the Amazon to see Avatar on the big screen. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/882760/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/882760.mp3 Studio 360: Niki Russ Federman, fourth generation of the smoked fish dynasty Russ & Daughters, resisted joining the family business. She explains why she owes her career choice to hipster klezmorim and the musician-composer John Zorn. pri Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/882760/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/882760.mp3 00:07:12 no Studio 360: Niki Russ Federman, fourth generation of the smoked fish dynasty Russ & Daughters, resisted joining the family business. She explains why she owes her career choice to hipster klezmorim and the musician-composer John Zorn. Studio 360: Niki Russ Federman, fourth generation of the smoked fish dynasty Russ & Daughters, resisted joining the family business. She explains why she owes her career choice to hipster klezmorim and the musician-composer John Zorn. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/882532/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/15343/882532.mp3 Here and Now: Conductor-composer Pierre Boulez turns 85 in March. Here and Now's critic-at-large Ed Siegel talked with the master maestro just before a recent concert at Carnegie Hall about his musical legacy in the classical genre and his future projects. pri Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/882532/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/15343/882532.mp3 00:09:27 no Here and Now: Conductor-composer Pierre Boulez turns 85 in March. Here and Now's critic-at-large Ed Siegel talked with the master maestro just before a recent concert at Carnegie Hall about his musical legacy in the classical genre and his future Here and Now: Conductor-composer Pierre Boulez turns 85 in March. Here and Now's critic-at-large Ed Siegel talked with the master maestro just before a recent concert at Carnegie Hall about his musical legacy in the classical genre and his future projects. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/882438/mp3/TSOYA/podcast/15343/882438.mp3 The Sound of Young America: Tasha Robinson and Nathan Rabin of The AV Club join Jesse to recommend a few great films which are new to DVD. pri Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/882438/mp3/TSOYA/podcast/15343/882438.mp3 00:12:27 no The Sound of Young America: Tasha Robinson and Nathan Rabin of The AV Club join Jesse to recommend a few great films which are new to DVD. The Sound of Young America: Tasha Robinson and Nathan Rabin of The AV Club join Jesse to recommend a few great films which are new to DVD. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/882201/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/882201.mp3 The World: Despite its mainstream theatrical reputation, the credo on Broadway really continues to be anything goes. And so why not a musical about Nigerian afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti? Marco Werman reports. pri Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/882201/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/882201.mp3 00:18:34 no The World: Despite its mainstream theatrical reputation, the credo on Broadway really continues to be anything goes. And so why not a musical about Nigerian afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti? Marco Werman reports. The World: Despite its mainstream theatrical reputation, the credo on Broadway really continues to be anything goes. And so why not a musical about Nigerian afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti? Marco Werman reports. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/881997/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/881997.mp3 Studio 360: Last year classical musician Meredeth Rouse signed up for the U.S. Army Band. Alongside soldiers nearly half her age, she had to get comfortable with rifles, hand grenades, and chemical warfare. In the Army, even an oboist has to get through boot camp. pri Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/881997/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/881997.mp3 00:07:59 no Studio 360: Last year classical musician Meredeth Rouse signed up for the U.S. Army Band. Alongside soldiers nearly half her age, she had to get comfortable with rifles, hand grenades, and chemical warfare. In the Army, even an oboist has to get Studio 360: Last year classical musician Meredeth Rouse signed up for the U.S. Army Band. Alongside soldiers nearly half her age, she had to get comfortable with rifles, hand grenades, and chemical warfare. In the Army, even an oboist has to get through boot camp. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/881570/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/15343/881570.mp3 The Takeaway: The Sundance Film Festival kicked off in Park City, Utah, last night. We talk this morning with two directors whose films are featured this year about their big break and about crossing over (both literally and figuratively). pri Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/881570/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/15343/881570.mp3 00:10:19 no The Takeaway: The Sundance Film Festival kicked off in Park City, Utah, last night. We talk this morning with two directors whose films are featured this year about their big break and about crossing over (both literally and figuratively). The Takeaway: The Sundance Film Festival kicked off in Park City, Utah, last night. We talk this morning with two directors whose films are featured this year about their big break and about crossing over (both literally and figuratively). Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/881439/mp3/Echoes/podcast/15343/881439.mp3 Echoes: In the world of string quartets there is before and after Kronos, the ensemble that revolutionized the form, playing new music from Steve Reich to Sigur Ros. We talk with founder David Harrington about Kronos past and present. pri Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/881439/mp3/Echoes/podcast/15343/881439.mp3 00:07:45 no Echoes: In the world of string quartets there is before and after Kronos, the ensemble that revolutionized the form, playing new music from Steve Reich to Sigur Ros. We talk with founder David Harrington about Kronos past and present. Echoes: In the world of string quartets there is before and after Kronos, the ensemble that revolutionized the form, playing new music from Steve Reich to Sigur Ros. We talk with founder David Harrington about Kronos past and present. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/881438/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/15343/881438.mp3 Here and Now: Painter and Williams College professor Mike Glier wanted to explore areas on a longitudinal line from his upstate New York studio. So he traveled to the Arctic Tundra on Canada's Baffin Island, the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador, St. John's in the Virgin Islands as well as New York City. pri Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/881438/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/15343/881438.mp3 00:08:36 no Here and Now: Painter and Williams College professor Mike Glier wanted to explore areas on a longitudinal line from his upstate New York studio. So he traveled to the Arctic Tundra on Canada's Baffin Island, the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador, St. Here and Now: Painter and Williams College professor Mike Glier wanted to explore areas on a longitudinal line from his upstate New York studio. So he traveled to the Arctic Tundra on Canada's Baffin Island, the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador, St. John's in the Virgin Islands as well as New York City. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/880971/mp3/TSOYA/podcast/15343/880971.mp3 The Sound of Young America: TV writer Jane Espenson is executive producer of 'Caprica,' a new series based in the 'Battlestar Galactica' universe. She's also written for 'Ellen,' 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' 'The Gilmore Girls,' and more. pri Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/880971/mp3/TSOYA/podcast/15343/880971.mp3 00:21:01 no The Sound of Young America: TV writer Jane Espenson is executive producer of 'Caprica,' a new series based in the 'Battlestar Galactica' universe. She's also written for 'Ellen,' 'Buffy the Vampire The Sound of Young America: TV writer Jane Espenson is executive producer of 'Caprica,' a new series based in the 'Battlestar Galactica' universe. She's also written for 'Ellen,' 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' 'The Gilmore Girls,' and more. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/880969/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/880969.mp3 The Studio 360 Valentine Redesign Challenge! The Hearts. The Chocolates. The Roses. The everything Red. It's all so predictable. And nauseating. Design writer Alissa Walker tells Kurt what it will take to redesign the holiday. pri Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/880969/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/880969.mp3 00:04:42 no The Studio 360 Valentine Redesign Challenge! The Hearts. The Chocolates. The Roses. The everything Red. It's all so predictable. And nauseating. Design writer Alissa Walker tells Kurt what it will take to redesign the holiday. The Studio 360 Valentine Redesign Challenge! The Hearts. The Chocolates. The Roses. The everything Red. It's all so predictable. And nauseating. Design writer Alissa Walker tells Kurt what it will take to redesign the holiday. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/879936/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/879936.mp3 The World: Our Global Hit today references another cultural icon from China. It's from around the same time period as the Ricci map; an epic novel, Journey to the West. The World's Marco Werman met a musician who found inspiration in that epic volume. pri Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/879936/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/879936.mp3 00:05:09 no The World: Our Global Hit today references another cultural icon from China. It's from around the same time period as the Ricci map; an epic novel, Journey to the West. The World's Marco Werman met a musician who found inspiration in that The World: Our Global Hit today references another cultural icon from China. It's from around the same time period as the Ricci map; an epic novel, Journey to the West. The World's Marco Werman met a musician who found inspiration in that epic volume. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/879746/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/15343/879746.mp3 The Takeaway: It seems that everything involving watching television is bad for you - but could there be anything telelvision does that positively affects you health? That's the question Dave Munger, editor of ResearchBlogging.org tries to answer. pri Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/879746/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/15343/879746.mp3 00:06:19 no The Takeaway: It seems that everything involving watching television is bad for you - but could there be anything telelvision does that positively affects you health? That's the question Dave Munger, editor of ResearchBlogging.org tries to answer. The Takeaway: It seems that everything involving watching television is bad for you - but could there be anything telelvision does that positively affects you health? That's the question Dave Munger, editor of ResearchBlogging.org tries to answer. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/880059/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/880059.mp3 Studio 360: This forward-thinking space funk singer performs "Sincerely, Jane" from her album Metropolis: The Chase Suite. She tells Kurt how she came to connect with her alter ego, Cindi Mayweather, an android from the 28th century. pri Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/880059/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/880059.mp3 00:09:18 no Studio 360: This forward-thinking space funk singer performs "Sincerely, Jane" from her album Metropolis: The Chase Suite. She tells Kurt how she came to connect with her alter ego, Cindi Mayweather, an android from the 28th century. Studio 360: This forward-thinking space funk singer performs "Sincerely, Jane" from her album Metropolis: The Chase Suite. She tells Kurt how she came to connect with her alter ego, Cindi Mayweather, an android from the 28th century. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/879674/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/879674.mp3 The World: Judith Sloan profiles a Peruvian-born rapper and political activist known as "Immortal Technique." He's on a mission to help orphans in Afghanistan. That's quite a contrast to his wild years as a teenager and the 12 months he spent in prison. pri Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/879674/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/879674.mp3 00:06:23 no The World: Judith Sloan profiles a Peruvian-born rapper and political activist known as "Immortal Technique." He's on a mission to help orphans in Afghanistan. That's quite a contrast to his wild years as a teenager and the 12 The World: Judith Sloan profiles a Peruvian-born rapper and political activist known as "Immortal Technique." He's on a mission to help orphans in Afghanistan. That's quite a contrast to his wild years as a teenager and the 12 months he spent in prison. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/879586/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/15343/879586.mp3 The Takeaway: 20 years ago, The Simpsons stepped out of the Tracy Ullman show and into their own half-hour timeslot on the then-fledgling FOX network. 450 episodes later, they're still going strong. We talk this morning with one of the show's long time voice actors, Harry Shearer. pri Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/879586/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/15343/879586.mp3 00:07:17 no The Takeaway: 20 years ago, The Simpsons stepped out of the Tracy Ullman show and into their own half-hour timeslot on the then-fledgling FOX network. 450 episodes later, they're still going strong. We talk this morning with one of the The Takeaway: 20 years ago, The Simpsons stepped out of the Tracy Ullman show and into their own half-hour timeslot on the then-fledgling FOX network. 450 episodes later, they're still going strong. We talk this morning with one of the show's long time voice actors, Harry Shearer. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/878974/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/878974.mp3 The World: "Sweating Bullets." The detective show aired in the US from 1991 to 1993. America may have forgotten Nick Slaughter. But Serbia hasn't. Now there's a documentary called Slaughter Nick for President. Matthew Brunwasser reports from Belgrade. pri Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/878974/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/878974.mp3 00:04:56 no The World: "Sweating Bullets." The detective show aired in the US from 1991 to 1993. America may have forgotten Nick Slaughter. But Serbia hasn't. Now there's a documentary called Slaughter Nick for President. Matthew The World: "Sweating Bullets." The detective show aired in the US from 1991 to 1993. America may have forgotten Nick Slaughter. But Serbia hasn't. Now there's a documentary called Slaughter Nick for President. Matthew Brunwasser reports from Belgrade. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/879166/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/15343/879166.mp3 The Takeaway: Gilliam is the acclaimed director of "Brazil," "The Fisher King," and "Twelve Monkeys," among many others. With his most recent release, "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus," he faced a challenge that many might find insurmountable: the loss of his lead actor. Star Heath Ledger died mid-filming, and Gilliam had to find a way to continue. pri Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/879166/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/15343/879166.mp3 00:08:32 no The Takeaway: Gilliam is the acclaimed director of "Brazil," "The Fisher King," and "Twelve Monkeys," among many others. With his most recent release, "The Imaginarium of Dr. The Takeaway: Gilliam is the acclaimed director of "Brazil," "The Fisher King," and "Twelve Monkeys," among many others. With his most recent release, "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus," he faced a challenge that many might find insurmountable: the loss of his lead actor. Star Heath Ledger died mid-filming, and Gilliam had to find a way to continue. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/878900/mp3/TTBOOK/podcast/15343/878900.mp3 To the Best of Our Knowledge: Nashville music critic Bill Friskics-Warren is the author of the book "I'll Take You There." He takes Jim Fleming on a quick trip through some classic songs of loneliness. pri Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/878900/mp3/TTBOOK/podcast/15343/878900.mp3 00:09:52 no To the Best of Our Knowledge: Nashville music critic Bill Friskics-Warren is the author of the book "I'll Take You There." He takes Jim Fleming on a quick trip through some classic songs of loneliness. To the Best of Our Knowledge: Nashville music critic Bill Friskics-Warren is the author of the book "I'll Take You There." He takes Jim Fleming on a quick trip through some classic songs of loneliness. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/878691/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/878691.mp3 Studio 360: Forty-eight years ago, Donald J. Sobol put sneakers on Sherlock Holmes and set him in small-town America. Produced by Studio 360's Derek John. pri Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/878691/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/878691.mp3 00:05:43 no Studio 360: Forty-eight years ago, Donald J. Sobol put sneakers on Sherlock Holmes and set him in small-town America. Produced by Studio 360's Derek John. Studio 360: Forty-eight years ago, Donald J. Sobol put sneakers on Sherlock Holmes and set him in small-town America. Produced by Studio 360's Derek John. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877854/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/877854.mp3 The World: Richard Fleming reports from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on a unique art event which recently took place there. pri Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877854/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/877854.mp3 00:03:40 no The World: Richard Fleming reports from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on a unique art event which recently took place there. The World: Richard Fleming reports from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on a unique art event which recently took place there. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877994/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/877994.mp3 PRI's The World: An Indian publishing company, Tara Books, is remembering the tsunami that occurred off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh Province five years ago with a new book. pri Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877994/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/877994.mp3 00:04:47 no GITA PRI's The World: An Indian publishing company, Tara Books, is remembering the tsunami that occurred off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh Province five years ago with a new book. PRI's The World: An Indian publishing company, Tara Books, is remembering the tsunami that occurred off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh Province five years ago with a new book. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/878169/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/878169.mp3 Studio 360: In 'Dream of Life,' a new POV documentary airing on PBS, Patti Smith shows sides of herself that the public rarely gets to see. Smith tells us that it's also an account of how she rebuilt her life after losing several loved ones. pri Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/878169/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/878169.mp3 00:13:43 no MAPLETHORPE Studio 360: In 'Dream of Life,' a new POV documentary airing on PBS, Patti Smith shows sides of herself that the public rarely gets to see. Smith tells us that it's also an account of how she rebuilt her life after losing several loved Studio 360: In 'Dream of Life,' a new POV documentary airing on PBS, Patti Smith shows sides of herself that the public rarely gets to see. Smith tells us that it's also an account of how she rebuilt her life after losing several loved ones. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/878044/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/878044.mp3 PRI's The World: Berklee College of Music has long had contacts with musicians in Ghana. One percussionist, a talented young drummer named Victor Dogah, ended up winning a scholarship to Berklee. Katy Clark caught up with him in Boston. pri Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/878044/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/878044.mp3 00:06:41 no PRI's The World: Berklee College of Music has long had contacts with musicians in Ghana. One percussionist, a talented young drummer named Victor Dogah, ended up winning a scholarship to Berklee. Katy Clark caught up with him in Boston. PRI's The World: Berklee College of Music has long had contacts with musicians in Ghana. One percussionist, a talented young drummer named Victor Dogah, ended up winning a scholarship to Berklee. Katy Clark caught up with him in Boston. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/874728/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/874728.mp3 Studio 360: Every year the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to be preserved for all time. One of this year's picks is John Lee Hooker's breakthrough song 'Boogie Chillen.' pri Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/874728/mp3/Studio360/podcast/15343/874728.mp3 00:06:05 no MUSSELWHITE, GURALNICK Studio 360: Every year the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to be preserved for all time. One of this year's picks is John Lee Hooker's breakthrough song 'Boogie Chillen.' Studio 360: Every year the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to be preserved for all time. One of this year's picks is John Lee Hooker's breakthrough song 'Boogie Chillen.' Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877769/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/15343/877769.mp3 Here and Now: Though she was most famous for her novel 'Little Women,' Louisa May Alcott's life was a great deal more than just that book. We speak with Harriet Reisen, author of 'Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women.' pri Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877769/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/15343/877769.mp3 00:09:39 no TRANSCENDENTAL Here and Now: Though she was most famous for her novel 'Little Women,' Louisa May Alcott's life was a great deal more than just that book. We speak with Harriet Reisen, author of 'Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Here and Now: Though she was most famous for her novel 'Little Women,' Louisa May Alcott's life was a great deal more than just that book. We speak with Harriet Reisen, author of 'Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women.' Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877150/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/15343/877150.mp3 The Takeaway: Our "Remixing the Holidays" series continues with Tony Award-winning Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell, who performs with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in their 2009 television Christmas special and on the accompanying CD, "Ring Christmas Bells." pri Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877150/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/15343/877150.mp3 00:10:17 no The Takeaway: Our "Remixing the Holidays" series continues with Tony Award-winning Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell, who performs with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in their 2009 television Christmas special and on the accompanying The Takeaway: Our "Remixing the Holidays" series continues with Tony Award-winning Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell, who performs with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in their 2009 television Christmas special and on the accompanying CD, "Ring Christmas Bells." Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/876104/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/876104.mp3 The World: You've gotten gifts for pretty much everyone. What about the kids? You can't go wrong with a good book. pri Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/876104/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/876104.mp3 00:07:24 no The World: You've gotten gifts for pretty much everyone. What about the kids? You can't go wrong with a good book. The World: You've gotten gifts for pretty much everyone. What about the kids? You can't go wrong with a good book. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877151/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/15343/877151.mp3 Here and Now: Professor Tim Slover set out to answer those Santa questions while his children were growing up, and now he's turned those stories into a beautifully crafted radio drama called pri Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877151/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/15343/877151.mp3 00:08:48 no Here and Now: Professor Tim Slover set out to answer those Santa questions while his children were growing up, and now he's turned those stories into a beautifully crafted radio drama called Here and Now: Professor Tim Slover set out to answer those Santa questions while his children were growing up, and now he's turned those stories into a beautifully crafted radio drama called Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/876102/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/876102.mp3 The World: The man credited with bringing rock and roll to Korea was honored today with a specially-crafted guitar from Fender. pri Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/876102/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/876102.mp3 00:04:14 no The World: The man credited with bringing rock and roll to Korea was honored today with a specially-crafted guitar from Fender. The World: The man credited with bringing rock and roll to Korea was honored today with a specially-crafted guitar from Fender. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/876935/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/876935.mp3 The World: We brought in Tom Schnabel, music programmer at KCRW, to discuss our top World music picks of the year. And maybe, just maybe it will spur you to make a last minute addition to your list. pri Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/876935/mp3/TheWorld/podcast/15343/876935.mp3 00:08:34 no The World: We brought in Tom Schnabel, music programmer at KCRW, to discuss our top World music picks of the year. And maybe, just maybe it will spur you to make a last minute addition to your list. The World: We brought in Tom Schnabel, music programmer at KCRW, to discuss our top World music picks of the year. And maybe, just maybe it will spur you to make a last minute addition to your list. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/876532/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/15343/876532.mp3 The Takeaway: "Avatar," James Cameron's highly anticipated 3-D, computer animated, sci-fi film with a $237 million price tag, goes out to wide release this weekend. pri Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/876532/mp3/TheTakeaway/podcast/15343/876532.mp3 00:07:31 no The Takeaway: "Avatar," James Cameron's highly anticipated 3-D, computer animated, sci-fi film with a $237 million price tag, goes out to wide release this weekend. The Takeaway: "Avatar," James Cameron's highly anticipated 3-D, computer animated, sci-fi film with a $237 million price tag, goes out to wide release this weekend. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877020/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/15343/877020.mp3 Here and Now: Painter Betty LaDuke has spent decades traveling through the developing world making colorful murals of people there. She has most recently been painting people who have benefited from the group Heifer International, which donates an animal like a cow or a goat to a family in a poor country. pri Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT interact@pri.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pri/.jukebox/media/pri/877020/mp3/HereAndNow/podcast/15343/877020.mp3 00:08:17 no Here and Now: Painter Betty LaDuke has spent decades traveling through the developing world making colorful murals of people there. She has most recently been painting people who have benefited from the group Heifer International, which donates an Here and Now: Painter Betty LaDuke has spent decades traveling through the developing world making colorful murals of people there. She has most recently been painting people who have benefited from the group Heifer International, which donates an animal like a cow or a goat to a family in a poor country. Public Radio International