Constant Wonder

Series produced by BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM

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Stay in tune with our phenomenal world. Join us for explorations of science, art, history, and more.

Stay in tune with our phenomenal world. Join Marcus Smith for explorations of hidden marvels in nature, forgotten heroes of history, and life stories that both humble and inspire. Constant Wonder is a production of BYUradio.


120 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Constant Wonder - This Party's Dead
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder
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In her late 20s, Erica Buist had never been invited or expected to be anywhere near a deceased human. Death had been cloistered away from her, or s...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Sep 07, 2023
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 2
Constant Wonder - How Can You Reforest the Desert Without Planting a Single Tree?
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder
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In some semi-arid regions of Africa, there is a forest underground, just waiting to sprout.

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  • Added: Aug 31, 2022
  • Length: 52:51
  • Purchases: 3
Constant Wonder - Have You Heard the Buzz? Why We Need Pollinators
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Series: Constant Wonder
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Bees and butterflies can bring a safari to your yard, if you give them a chance.

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  • Added: Aug 22, 2022
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 3
Constant Wonder - Pho-nomenal!
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder
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An exploration of delectable foods and the people who make them: pho, Italian grandmothers' pasta, and preserved sourdough.

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  • Added: Aug 15, 2022
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 3
Constant Wonder - Where Is Hope? Towns Rebuild Their "Lifescapes" After Disaster Strikes
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Series: Constant Wonder
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After the Camp Fire consumed the town of Paradise, CA, the high school football team played a special role in bringing the town back to life.

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  • Added: Aug 08, 2022
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 2
Constant Wonder - Summer Shorts: Adventure Stories
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder
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We've mined our archives for breathtaking adventure stores.

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  • Added: Aug 01, 2022
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 3
Constant Wonder - The Sun Can Heal the Planet
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder
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The ocean uses photosynthesis in powerful ways that we can harness to combat climate change.

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  • Added: Jul 26, 2022
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 2
Constant Wonder - Queens or Pawns?
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder
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Did she even have a prayer of becoming queen? Her name Arbella actually means prayerful; and yes, she did have a prayer of becoming queen, but it d...

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  • Added: Jul 20, 2022
  • Length: 52:54
  • Purchases: 3
Constant Wonder - Power Struggles in the Peaceable Kingdom
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Series: Constant Wonder
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It's a dog-eat-dog world, and that's probably for the best.

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  • Added: Jul 05, 2023
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 2
Constant Wonder - Tomatoes That Leave Earth Behind
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Series: Constant Wonder
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Hydroponically grown foods may feed a space colony one day.

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  • Added: Jul 12, 2022
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 1
Constant Wonder - The Unfinished Story of America's Anthem
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Series: Constant Wonder
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A true national anthem isn't set by law: it's chosen by the people and often emerges out of conflict.

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  • Added: Jun 28, 2023
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 3
Constant Wonder - A Passion for the Past
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Series: Constant Wonder
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One man's quest to save Civil War-era photos and uncover the lives they documented.

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  • Added: Jun 22, 2023
  • Length: 52:49
  • Purchases: 2
Constant Wonder - Body, Soul & Memory: What would you do with a lock of George Washington's hair?
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Series: Constant Wonder
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Clippings of Washington's hair were, for some, like a "selfie." For others, they were used to claim racial superiority.

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  • Added: Jun 14, 2023
  • Length: 52:49
  • Purchases: 2
Constant Wonder - Downton Shabby
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Series: Constant Wonder
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Would you really want to inherit a castle?

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2022
  • Length: 52:51
  • Purchases: 3
Constant Wonder - The Dressmakers of Auschwitz
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Series: Constant Wonder
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Scheming in the commandant's dress shop.

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  • Added: May 31, 2022
  • Length: 52:28
  • Purchases: 3
Constant Wonder - It's Complicated: Our Fraught Relationships with Animals
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder
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We can work ourselves into a quandary, sometimes hilariously so, when we try to rationalize our relationships with animals.

  • Added: May 25, 2022
  • Length: 52:50
Constant Wonder - Superplants vs. Superbugs
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Series: Constant Wonder
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With courage and humor, this scientist searches for superplants that can defeat superbugs. For her, it's personal.

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  • Added: Apr 11, 2023
  • Length: 52:51
  • Purchases: 1
Constant Wonder - Animal Duets
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Series: Constant Wonder
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Do birds and other animals actually make and enjoy music?

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  • Added: May 11, 2022
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 3
Constant Wonder - Lost at Sea
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder
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Jonathan Franklin shares the story of how Salvador Alvarenga survived for more than a year adrift in the Pacific Ocean. Joan Druett shares the para...

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  • Added: May 04, 2022
  • Length: 52:49
  • Purchases: 2
Constant Wonder - Street Vet
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Constant Wonder
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Kwane Stewart cares for the pets of the homeless, and blesses human lives in the process.

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  • Added: Apr 18, 2024
  • Length: 52:50
  • Purchases: 3

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