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Vladimir Nabokov has said of Gogol: "When, as in his immortal 'The Overcoat,' he really lets himself go and pottered happily on the brink of his private abyss, he became the greatest artist that Russia has yet produced." — The Overcoat (The Cloak), The Nose, Memories of a Madman, and other stories, will appear as continuing podcasts, together with several 19th Century prefaces, comments, reviews and newspaper notices. The Overcoat and Other Stories - Nikolai Gogol (Unabridged)
From Fairmont Street to U Street, from the Howard Theater to the Crystal Caverns, take a tour through Washington, DC's jazz history with Billy Taylor and Frank Wess, who lead listeners through their hometown in this 6-part audio series created for middle and high school audiences. Jazz in DC
Ghost stories and tall tales from the American South, told by the region's best storytellers. You can also read and listen to more stories on our companion website, The Moonlit Road.com. The Moonlit Road Podcast
Reading Rockets' interviews with top Hispanic children's book authors and illustrators are an excellent way to introduce students to those who create books kids know and love. Not just for children, these interviews are also enjoyed by parents, teachers, librarians, and other educators who appreciate the value of children's literature and get a kick out of putting a face and voice to the authors and illustrators whose work we enjoy. Discover the roots and inspirations of authors writing about Latino heritage. Also available on iTunes: Colorín Colorado's Spanish-language author interview series "Conozca al Autor."
Meet the Author (Colorín Colorado)
Podshow PDN {podshow-17af4964e1408b2c173e2ed99f82859b} Find news, commentary, and excerpts from Winter's Silence in this official podcast companion to the novel. Tilting at Windmills
Colorín Colorado is a bilingual website offering educational resources for teachers and parents of English language learners (ELLs). The Meet the Experts podcast series from Colorín Colorado and the American Federation of Teachers provides an opportunity to hear exclusive interviews with leaders in the field of ELL education. Topics include characteristics of good pre-K programs for ELLs, how to help get students on the path to college, professional development ideas for ELL educators, and using multicultural children's literature in the ELL classroom. Meet the Experts (Colorín Colorado)
The Creative Writing Podcast at AmericanWriters.com is designed to help writers of all levels. The focus is on characterization, narrative, plot development, dialogue, conflict, setting, literary archetypes, etc. Episodes are not centered around mindless, useless pep talks and recycled writing tips. Rather, the Podcast at AmericanWriters.com offers in-depth analysis of what works and what doesn't, with explanations and original writing samples. Subscribe and visit AmericanWriters.com for more information. AmericanWriters.com -- Creative Writing Podcast

Here & Now Podcast

Here & Now Podcast
Produced by WBUR Boston and PRI, Here & Now features fast breaking news, more leisurely analysis and human interest stories. We also cover the arts: film, theater, music and much more.
Tim Riley's commentaries on music from Here and Now

Tim Riley's commentaries on music from Here and Now
Commentaries on music from NPR's Here and Now and elsewhere... Author Tim Riley has written books on the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Madonna, and his most recent title is FEVER: HOW ROCK'N'ROLL TRANSFORMED GENDER IN AMERICA (Picador 2005). He is at work on a major new biography of John Lennon for W.W. Norton slated for 2009. His music commentary is featured regularly on NPR's HERE AND NOW, the nationally-syndicated show produced weekdays out of WBUR-FM in Boston.
Here & Now Arts

Here & Now Arts
Musicians, authors and artists talk about their craft with Here And Now host Robin Young.
Boston University World of Ideas

Boston University World of Ideas
Each Sunday night, World of Ideas features discussions and lectures by the best and brightest thinkers from Boston University and the Boston community at large. The show topics focus on various subjects such as current events, national and international politics, academic-related issues and public affairs.
Radio Boston

Radio Boston
Jane Clayson and David Boeri go deep to examine the most significant stories of our region -- with innovative reporting, interviews and analysis. We're devoted to the people of Boston and beyond. Join the conversation each week on Radio Boston.
WBUR: Project Dropout

WBUR: Project Dropout
WBUR Boston examines the Massachusetts high-school dropout rate. Reporters examine why kids leave school, why the dropout rate isn’t getting lower, how it affects all of us and what we should do about it. Produced in collaboration with WGBH Television with support from the Boston Foundation.

WBUR: Project Dropout

WBUR Boston examines the Massachusetts high-school dropout rate. Reporters examine why kids leave school, why the dropout rate isn’t getting lower, how it affects all of us and what we should do about it. Produced in collaboration with WGBH Television with support from the Boston Foundation.

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WBUR: Project Dropout

WBUR: Project Dropout