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This week on Nice Work, immerse yourself in the “deep hippy culture of the 60s and 70s” right here in Bloomington. We spend 12 hours with the good people at The Runcible Spoon, one of the few surviving local, cultural touchstones since 1976.
The year was 1950. The phrase “public radio” did not exist – the founding of NPR was still two decades away. But the aim then was essentially the same: to extend the mission of Indiana University by democratizing information and culture.
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Meet Curt Burnette, naturalist and historian at the Limberlost State Historic Site in Geneva, Indiana - home to the Gene Stratton-Porter home and historic site. Burnette sees himself as an extension of Stratton-Porter's legacy with his wildlife work today.
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More than a million people visit Indiana's Brown County State Park each year. With its rolling hills and scenic views, it's not hard to understand why. There are many ways to enjoy this lovely park.
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Can spending enough time under a very bright moon get you tan? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
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In a new and recurring segment called, check ‘em out, if you want, hosts Kayte Young, Alex Chambers, and Tyler Lake recommend some things for you to check out, if you want.
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Celebrate the Runcible Spoon's 50thanniversary in 2026 by spending 12 hours there with six student producers.
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The McCalla is an old school house on 10th Street and inside it you can find sports memorabilia, movie props, early film equipment, mystical photos captured during séances, student work, faculty work, guitars, and more.
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How does our metabolism affect cancer growth? How do cancer cells “eat” and how do they communicate and compete with other cells? Learn about the latest research into how cancer cells adapt at a metabolic level, using nutrients to proliferate, evade cell death, and persist after therapy.