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Tag Archives: NPR
NPR: we are not an ad agency for domestic drones
NPR isn’t going to sit idly by while critics call a news story on domestic drone use “much more akin to a commercial for the drone industry.” “Just because you don’t like the subject of a story doesn’t mean that … finish reading NPR: we are not an ad agency for domestic drones
NPR’s top ten jazz songs (and mine)
NPR asked its jazz listeners to rate their favorite songs, and gleaned from those responses a list of the top ten Jazz songs of all time[1]. What is interesting about the lists is not that they can establish what is “best,” whatever … finish reading NPR’s top ten jazz songs (and mine)
Posted in music, public radio
Tagged Alice Coltrane, jazz, John Coltrane, Lester Young, Miles Davis, NPR
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NPR: our listeners are not “self-importantly insufferable snobs”
Are NPR’s listener letter writers a pack of “snoots”? The network’s ombudsman says no. Continue reading
ATC host Michelle Norris will “step away” while husband works with Obama Campaign
The This is NPR blog discloses that All Things Considered host Michelle Norris’ husband Broderick Johnson has taken a top position with the Obama Campaign. “After careful consideration, we decided that Broderick’s new role could make it difficult for me to … finish reading ATC host Michelle Norris will “step away” while husband works with Obama Campaign
Posted in public radio
Tagged All Things Considered, Broderick Johnson, Michelle Norris, NPR
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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
What do Paris Hilton, Rob Lowe and Ira Glass have in common?
The answer: a leaked sex tape. It’s been making the rounds of the blogosphere this week. And if you keep your NPR affiliate on all day long, or load your iPhone up with This American Life and Planet Money podcasts, … finish reading What do Paris Hilton, Rob Lowe and Ira Glass have in common?
Posted in fun and games, parody
Tagged Alex Blumberg, fake Ira Glass, Ira Glass, NPR, Paris Hilton, parody, public radio, Rob Lowe, sex tape, Terry Gross, This American Life
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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
Posted in college radio, public radio
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
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