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NPR opera host under fire for “Occupy DC” role
This just in from the This is NPR blog. We recently learned of World of Opera host Lisa Simeone’s participation in an Occupy DC group. World of Opera is produced by WDAV, a music and arts station based in Davidson, … finish reading NPR opera host under fire for “Occupy DC” role
NPR: He’s “Mr. Obama” to us
It seems that NPR listeners are grumbling again about the network’s practice of calling President Obama “Mr. Obama,” rather than using “President” on a consistent basis. “A number of listeners have written in recent weeks complaining that NPR reporters refer … finish reading NPR: He’s “Mr. Obama” to us
The college radio "guerillas" who made NPR possible
College Radio Day has come and gone, but I’d like to add a historic footnote to the festivities. College radio broadcasters in the 1960s convinced Congress to fund radio as well as television in the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. … finish reading The college radio "guerillas" who made NPR possible
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Tagged history, Jack W. Mitchell, NPR, public radio
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NPR: We R2 covering Occupy Wall Street!
NPR insists it has been doing a good job of covering Occupy Wall Street. Where else can you find radio coverage of the demonstrations? Continue reading
Is NPR really covering the Wall Street protests?
NPR ran a story this morning on npr.org about yesterday’s Occupy Wall Street/Brooklyn Bridge arrests. The piece, bylined as “NPR STAFF AND WIRES,” noted that 700 OWS protesters were arrested for marching on a bridge road. The problem, as this … finish reading Is NPR really covering the Wall Street protests?
NPR chides itself for “abortion doctor” reference
There aren’t very many subjects that NPR listeners won’t fight about, including tinnitus, circumcision, and Yellowstone Park bears. But when it comes to abortion—now that’s when you get the 300 comment threads. I’ve got to concur, however, with NPR listener Marcia … finish reading NPR chides itself for “abortion doctor” reference
NPR, professor have he said/she said over “he said/she said” abortion story
NPR is not taking scholar Jay Rosen’s charge that the network has engaged in one of the “lowest forms of journalism” lying down. “Rosen is a journalism professor whose provocative positions on media responsibility and new media have often succeeded in … finish reading NPR, professor have he said/she said over “he said/she said” abortion story
Undercurrents: getting Native music into the mix
UnderCurrents—one of the best syndicated public radio music shows around, has hit a milestone. “After six years of subverting formatting conventions across the USA, we’ve somehow reached 100 stations!” the show’s host Gregg McVicar wrote to us this week. … finish reading Undercurrents: getting Native music into the mix
KUSF Supporters Protest at Entercom Headquarters
At a lunch-time protest outside Entercom’s San Francisco offices yesterday, KUSF supporters reminded their foes that the fight regarding the future of college radio station KUSF is far from over. Around 50 protesters gathered outside Entercom’s Third Street studios, voicing … finish reading KUSF Supporters Protest at Entercom Headquarters
Happy KALW day!
Attention San Francisco public radio lovers—mark your calendars for September 8, because our Board of Supervisors has proclaimed it KALW Day—a day to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the aforementioned public FM radio signal, chartered by the San Francisco Unified … finish reading Happy KALW day!
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