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This hour what you see, is not always what you get.Chook In Memoriumby Mike Ladd (360 Documentaries, ABC Radio National, 2014)The Australian lyrebird is a remarkable creature, able to mimic almost every man made and natural sound; sirens, car engines, other birds. Chook was very popular with visitors at the Adealaide Zoo until he died in 2011 at the age of 32. In this audio tribute to Chook we hear him mimic innumberable sounds.The Two Lives of Asa Carterby Joe Richman & Samara Freemark (Radio Diaries, 2012)Asa Carter was a speechwriter for Alabama Governor George Wallace. He penned one of the most infamous speeches of the era… Wallace’s 'Segregation Now, Segregation Forever' address. Forrest Carter was a Cherokee writer who lived in Texas. His autobiography, The Education of Little Tree, is a beloved classic that has sold millions of copies around the world. But these two men shared a secret.45s at 33by Steve Urquhart (Radiotonic, ABC Radio National, 2015)It started with Dolly Parton's song ‘Jolene'. Someone uploaded a slowed-down version to YouTube – and the reaction was extraordinary. But ‘Jolene’ was just the beginning. Search for 'slowed down to 33', and you’ll find hundreds of examples of old 7-inch singles playing at 33rpm, rather than 45rpm. As he turns 40 — and perhaps a bit preoccupied with the idea of “slowing down time” — radio producer Steve Urquhart discovers some unexpected gems.The Mysterious James Tiptreeby Eric Molinsky (Unfictional, KCRW, 2015)James Tiptree Jr. was a science fiction writer in the late 60's and early 70's. His books and stories had a loyal following, and were notable for the way he handled gender issues and male/female relationships in an era when science fiction featured almost only male heroes. Tiptree was a mysterious figure and only communicated to a few friends and fans. That's because his career hinged on a very big secret.PhotoNatehttp://bit.ly/1LSGtYe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This hour some of our favorite childhood icons: from the man who gave us Thing One & Thing Two... to Dorothy, the Tin Man and Toto too. Dr Seuss and the Butter Battlesby Eleanor McDowall (Falling Tree Productions for BBC Radio 4, 2011)Theodor 'Dr Seuss' Geisel remains one of the best-loved children's authors in America. Famed for his witty and often subversive stories such as, 'The Cat in the Hat' and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' his whimsical characters and playful rhymes are deeply embedded in American childhoods and those of children around the world. However, few readers are aware of the surprising political subtext to many of his tales.American Icons: The Wizard of Oz [Excerpt]by Ave Carrillo, Jonathan Mitchell and Eric Molinsky with host Kurt Andersen (Studio360, 2005)It's been more than seventy years since movie audiences first watched The Wizard of Oz. Meet the original man behind the curtain, L. Frank Baum, who had all the vision of Walt Disney, but none of the business sense. Discover how Oz captivated the imaginations of novelists, artists and thinkers all over the world.Listen to the entire hour here: http://bit.ly/1fnrUf8A Goodnight Moon Storyby Kelley Libby (With Good Reason, 2013)First published in 1947, Goodnight Moon has become one of the most popular books for young children. Yet the book’s author, Margaret Wise Brown, always wanted to write for adults. Kelley Libby tells the story of Brown’s work, life, and tragic early death.Special thanks to Nia Tavoularis & Tim Akimoff.PhotoAlvin Trustyhttp://bit.ly/1H6RYNn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This hour we meander our way down three rivers in search of solace, spiritual healing and, of course, total domination. Reversal of Fortuneby Dan Weissman, Roman Mars and Sam Greenspan (99% Invisible, 2013)Chicago’s biggest design achievement isn’t the achitectural wonders that rise high above the city's lakefront and river — it’s the Chicago River itself.Descentby Alex Chadwick and Bill Abbott (Unfictional, KCRW, 2011)The story of two men whose troubles and tragedies find respite in the raging rapids of Cataract Canyon.The Ganges Riverby Phoebe Judge and edited by Katie Davis (The Story, APM/WUNC, 2012)The Ganges, a 1,500-mile river that flows through Northern India, is a place where people bathe, wash clothes and pray. It is also where waste lines pour out sewage every day. Producer Phoebe Judge travels to the city of Varanasi, where she meets people who live along the Ganges River and want to clean it up.Special Thanks to Richard Steele for reading the show's open. PhotoHideyuki Kamonhttp://bit.ly/1DaGcdj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.