This American Life
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Each week, This American Life picks a theme and compiles a variety of personal stories, news exposés, and the occasional fictional piece related to that theme. Although some speakers may be difficult to follow because they speak quickly, the show's variety makes it possible to find short, very interesting segments that are more accessible.
Snap Judgement
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Also focusing on personal stories arranged by theme, Snap Judgement is a great source for well-written, interestingly-told real-life tales.
Alt. Latino
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http://www.npr.org/series/alt-latino/
For reviews of current, alternative music from Latin America and the United States, turn to Alt. Latino, hosted by Jasmine Garsd and Felix Contreras.
StoryCorps
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http://storycorps.org/
StoryCorps is a project intended to record and preserve the stories of a wide array of Americans, from some who are famous to many who are not. Clips are usually around 2 minutes in length, making them a great listening source.
The Truth
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http://thetruthapm.com/The_Truth.html
Listen to The Truth for creative, modern radio dramas. Based on short stories or completely original works, each segment tells a story through the use of voice actors and sound effects.
Radiolab
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http://www.radiolab.org/
Radiolab is a radio show about science, but it is about so much more: the ways that science connects to our everyday lives, and many zany, amazing thingsthat you never knew you never knew. Interweaving voices and sound effects, some segments may be difficult to follow, but this also increases the engaging quality of the show.
Latino USA
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http://www.futuromediagroup.org/lusa/
Latino USA is an English-language show that provides up-to-date news related to latinidad in the United States.