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« on: June 18, 2016, 08:11:20 PM »
I really love my station, 89.3 KPCC. The voices, the programs, the stories and all around knowledge and education I gain from tuning in a few hours a day. Some of my favorite programs:

Radiolab
The Moth
Snap Judgement
Ted Radio Hour
Imvisibilia (hosts are ok, stories pretty good tho.)
Bullseye
Dinner Party Download
All Things Considered
Marketplace

The list goes on.
Love Click and Clack as well.

And of course Prairie Home Companion.

You guys?

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Re: NPR
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2016, 08:19:51 PM »
I listen to Radiolab, Snap Judgement, TED Radio Hour, & Invisibilia as podcasts - definitely love some of the content from NPR!

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Re: NPR
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2016, 08:44:50 PM »
I always used to listen to Hearts of Space on Sunday nights to fall asleep by.  The local station would then continue on for another hour with Sound Space, same atmospheric music. 

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Re: NPR
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2016, 10:19:53 AM »
I love mine as well, including many of the stations you mentioned.  Their news is impeccable.  I also enjoy a show called "On the Media," which is an in-depth discussion of the news and newsmakers.

In an era of soundbites, infographics and the scrolling screen on TV, I appreciate getting my news from a calm source.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2016, 10:55:08 AM »
No Wait Wait Don't Tell Me?

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Re: NPR
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2016, 10:59:43 AM »
No Wait Wait Don't Tell Me?
I listen religiously.

Surprised nobody has mentioned This American Life.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2016, 11:00:17 AM »
No Wait Wait Don't Tell Me?

OK, but not the same w/o Richard Sheer.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2016, 12:03:48 PM »
Practically my only source of news...unless you count occasional forays into this section of the forums. =)

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Re: NPR
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2016, 12:41:29 PM »
I've been a fan of NPR since I was a teenager and my boss would play it in the back while I work. 

I like
Invisibilia
Hidden Brain
Planet Money
Wait wait don't tell me

Reruns of "Car talk" - I know nothing about cars, but hearing Click and Clack laugh puts a grin on my face every time. 

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Re: NPR
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2016, 12:41:49 PM »
No Wait Wait Don't Tell Me?

Another one of my favorite shows.  Honestly, there are too many to mention.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2016, 12:50:45 PM »
I always used to listen to Hearts of Space on Sunday nights to fall asleep by.  The local station would then continue on for another hour with Sound Space, same atmospheric music.

I too loved Hearts of Space, I found HoS have a convoluted web site that after hours of studying and at some point paying some money you can listen to old shows.  Outside of HoS and Garrison Keillor NPR is far to left wing for my money.  For a tax payer supported program I am surprised  how one sided their politics are and how it influences their programming.
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Re: NPR
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2016, 12:55:03 PM »
Okay, I might be the only one in this community who doesn't like NPR (or PBS).  I just don't think our tax dollars need to subsidize media that competes with media outlets that work to serve their audience.  If you worked for a radio station, you might resent the fact that NPR receives government money to compete with you.  It's not a level playing field and I think the government has much bigger fish to fry. 

That's not to say that I don't enjoy some of the content, because I occasionally do.   

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Re: NPR
« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2016, 03:39:23 PM »
I love mine as well, including many of the stations you mentioned.  Their news is impeccable.  I also enjoy a show called "On the Media," which is an in-depth discussion of the news and newsmakers.

In an era of soundbites, infographics and the scrolling screen on TV, I appreciate getting my news from a calm source.

This is the exact reason I listen to the station.  The calm voices that present the stories, as opposed to the talking head pot stirrers on talk radio.  I used to listen to KFI (Bill Carroll, Bill Handel) for variety, and despite the fact that they've improved over the years I can't pull myself away from the compelling stories pouring out of NPR.

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I listen religiously.

Surprised nobody has mentioned This American Life.

I love this show, the only thing is I never seem to catch it.  I should really podcast everything, the radio is so convenient though.

Okay, I might be the only one in this community who doesn't like NPR (or PBS).  I just don't think our tax dollars need to subsidize media that competes with media outlets that work to serve their audience.  If you worked for a radio station, you might resent the fact that NPR receives government money to compete with you.  It's not a level playing field and I think the government has much bigger fish to fry. 

That's not to say that I don't enjoy some of the content, because I occasionally do.   

Cool, another side to the love fest here, heheh.  The vast majority of NPR's funding comes from non-gov't sources, though that really isn't the point.  I was a conservative at one time, still am in ways so this issue still nags at me.  The competition issue is something I've not heard brought up, reminds me the situation and battles between the USPS and FedEx/UPS.  The restrictions and burdens being tied to the government surely are detrimental to those organizations and perhaps unfair to competitors, but I think having companies where profit is NOT the motive IS beneficial for everyone in the long run.  Even competitors, who might have to produce a bit better.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2016, 03:46:19 PM »
I should really podcast everything, the radio is so convenient though.
For sure. I pretty much only listen to live radio when driving in town. Podcasting is the name of the game. I always make sure to have a couple episodes queued (more for road trips).

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Re: NPR
« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2016, 03:47:15 PM »
No Wait Wait Don't Tell Me?
I listen religiously.

Surprised nobody has mentioned This American Life.
TAL is getting stale. Ira is full of himself. Its the song and dance routine he took on the road last year,  it has gone to his head.

Bedore I retired I listened to NPR all the time, whenever I could. We are a radio household, the radio is always on. i do like the news, Tom Ashbrook interviews and The Moth.

After I retired I found all of the daily shows and added doses  of NPR programming to be too relentlessly liberal. So, I dialed back NPR. I didnt donate this year. I might donate next year.
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Re: NPR
« Reply #15 on: June 21, 2016, 03:48:31 PM »
Oh yes, I like On the Media a lot! It has great insights.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #16 on: June 21, 2016, 04:06:36 PM »
On the media rocks! Garrison Keilor and Prairie Home Companion....ugh.....I cannot stand it for some reason.

By the way NPR gets just 2% of its funding from the feds.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #17 on: June 21, 2016, 04:31:11 PM »
I love mine as well, including many of the stations you mentioned.  Their news is impeccable.  I also enjoy a show called "On the Media," which is an in-depth discussion of the news and newsmakers.

In an era of soundbites, infographics and the scrolling screen on TV, I appreciate getting my news from a calm source.

This is the exact reason I listen to the station.  The calm voices that present the stories, as opposed to the talking head pot stirrers on talk radio.  I used to listen to KFI (Bill Carroll, Bill Handel) for variety, and despite the fact that they've improved over the years I can't pull myself away from the compelling stories pouring out of NPR.

No Wait Wait Don't Tell Me?
I listen religiously.

Surprised nobody has mentioned This American Life.

I love this show, the only thing is I never seem to catch it.  I should really podcast everything, the radio is so convenient though.

Okay, I might be the only one in this community who doesn't like NPR (or PBS).  I just don't think our tax dollars need to subsidize media that competes with media outlets that work to serve their audience.  If you worked for a radio station, you might resent the fact that NPR receives government money to compete with you.  It's not a level playing field and I think the government has much bigger fish to fry. 

That's not to say that I don't enjoy some of the content, because I occasionally do.   

Cool, another side to the love fest here, heheh.  The vast majority of NPR's funding comes from non-gov't sources, though that really isn't the point.  I was a conservative at one time, still am in ways so this issue still nags at me.  The competition issue is something I've not heard brought up, reminds me the situation and battles between the USPS and FedEx/UPS.  The restrictions and burdens being tied to the government surely are detrimental to those organizations and perhaps unfair to competitors, but I think having companies where profit is NOT the motive IS beneficial for everyone in the long run.  Even competitors, who might have to produce a bit better.

We have the Tennessee Valley Authority which is another example of a federally owned organization providing a service that competes with private business.   Our electricity is super cheap here, so I say what works works.  If power can be provided by the government without being significantly subsidized (TVA is not) for cheaper than private industry, then good.  It's all about what's best for the end users and the tax payers whether it's provided by the government or competition between private companies.  Profit motive is only good if it benefits both the seller and the buyer.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #18 on: June 21, 2016, 04:58:09 PM »
On the media rocks! Garrison Keilor and Prairie Home Companion....ugh.....I cannot stand it for some reason.

By the way NPR gets just 2% of its funding from the feds.

Breathe easy, in a few days Garrisson Keillor and PHC will be a thing of the past.  I actually used to enjoy it, then starting feeling like GK was getting cranky and not attracting a younger demo.  (I'm no spring chicken at 45).  BUT, Chris Thile is taking over the show.  He's guest hosted already and it's going to be taking on a different format -- much more of a roots radio show.  During his guest hosting dates he had on some great musicians - -Paul Simon, Ben Folds, Ed Helms... I'm excited about the takeover.

I've passed many a pleasant hour in my kitchen whipping up bread, pots of stew, and cookies while listening to NPR.

I love to stream NPR stations from another part of the country as well.

I can't speak to the ins and outs of the funding in great detail, but will just say that I work for a telecommunications utility (private corporation) that gets a significant chunk of its funding as a regulated utility from Federal Universal Service Fund taxes and FCC reimbursement mechanisms.  It's nice to have the money, but the regulatory burden is fierce.  We fork out major bucks each year (well into the 6 figures) on consultants to comply, and it takes a significant amount of internal staff time as well.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #19 on: June 21, 2016, 05:08:36 PM »


By the way NPR gets just 2% of its funding from the feds.

Well, its a shell game.

According to Wikipedia, NPR the national entity gets lots of revenue from member stations. The chart I saw showed member starions  got 11% of their funding from Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which is a direct money funnel from Congress. Then, fed and state and local taxes accounts for another 5% of income for member stations..

That's 16% of incme coming from tax dollars. How much goes to NPR Central and how much stays in member stations? I don't know, but ao far we are up to 16% funding radio on NPR dials.

And then, there are other sources of income. Are those tax pass-throughs? Foundations, Colleges and Universiti s, and "other" account for 31% of npr income. I think some of this is likely to be from tax money.
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Re: NPR
« Reply #20 on: June 21, 2016, 11:13:33 PM »
I like a lot of NPR shows, but sometimes the smarmy smug tone and relentlessly-liberal assumptions made can be a bit much. Same with the NY Times. But for the most part, I'm a fan of what they produce.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #21 on: June 22, 2016, 12:57:47 PM »
Garrison Keilor and Prairie Home Companion....ugh.....I cannot stand it for some reason.

Probably because he's been doing basically the same show, with the same tired routines, for 30 years?

But there is good news:

http://radio.wpsu.org/post/garrison-keillor-retires-prairie-home-companion


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Re: NPR
« Reply #22 on: June 22, 2016, 01:52:57 PM »
Garrison Keilor and Prairie Home Companion....ugh.....I cannot stand it for some reason.

Probably because he's been doing basically the same show, with the same tired routines, for 30 years?

But there is good news:

http://radio.wpsu.org/post/garrison-keillor-retires-prairie-home-companion

Also, I know a few people who've interned for the man.  He can be a smug asshat -- even if he did make me laugh on occasion.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #23 on: June 22, 2016, 03:05:17 PM »
remember baxter black, the cowboy poet or kevin kling? great little morsels of entertainment that i miss.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #24 on: June 22, 2016, 06:19:10 PM »
I wouldn't be surprised if Chris Thile invites Baxter Black.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #25 on: June 22, 2016, 08:14:56 PM »
On the media rocks! Garrison Keilor and Prairie Home Companion....ugh.....I cannot stand it for some reason.

By the way NPR gets just 2% of its funding from the feds.

I love NPR and wish it was better funded.  It's the only radio I like.

I feel the same way about Garrison Keilor.  I don't mind Prairie Home Companion quite as much as the Writer's Almanac, which is like fingernails on a chalkboard.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #26 on: June 22, 2016, 08:37:21 PM »

I feel the same way about Garrison Keilor.  I don't mind Prairie Home Companion quite as much as the Writer's Almanac, which is like fingernails on a chalkboard.

Funny! I HATE Guy Noir but adore Writer's Almanac - I even put Poetry Magazine on my Christmas list last year.

Has nobody mentioned Marketplace? I love Kai Ryssdal with the fire of a thousand suns and "What is Janet Yellen Thinking" has entered our family lexicon.

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« Reply #27 on: June 22, 2016, 10:04:20 PM »


Has nobody mentioned Marketplace? I love Kai Ryssdal with the fire of a thousand suns and "What is Janet Yellen Thinking" has entered our family lexicon.

Marketplace was mentioned upthread but deserves as many accolades as are humanly possible. It's informative, interesting and I LOVE Kai's voice ~ he's my on-air crush.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #28 on: June 23, 2016, 02:01:22 PM »
Kai Rysdal... Yeah, that's a seriously sexy voice.  One of the "Dinner Party Dowload" guys -- I think it's Rico -- also has a sexy voice.   Haha.

And Kristin Tippet has the most relaxing voice.  She puts me to sleep.

And changing topics a bit, but my favorite lecture ever was given by Scott Simon.  He totally endeared himself to the audience and he comes across in person like he does on the radio -- a very kind, gentle soul -- but kickass journalist.  I love to have a burger and beer in Chicago with Scott Simon.

One of my favorite interviews was Bradley Cooper on Fresh Aire with Terry Gross.  It was revealing, as usual, and then at the end he was totally geeking out because he grew up listening to Terry with his mom and like, "Wow!  I just never thought I'd be here."  A total leading man geeking out over Terry Gross.  Awesome.

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« Reply #29 on: June 23, 2016, 02:23:03 PM »

I feel the same way about Garrison Keilor.  I don't mind Prairie Home Companion quite as much as the Writer's Almanac, which is like fingernails on a chalkboard.

Funny! I HATE Guy Noir but adore Writer's Almanac - I even put Poetry Magazine on my Christmas list last year.

Has nobody mentioned Marketplace? I love Kai Ryssdal with the fire of a thousand suns and "What is Janet Yellen Thinking" has entered our family lexicon.

I did mention Matketplace in the OP, but should have highlighted Kai Rysdal for sure.

He's got some great segments, I enjoyed the recent "My Economy" pieces and hope he brings it back. "Recession" and "Recovery" are terms used everywhere, along with the numbers and political blather, these interviews really highlighted what we as individuals are dealing with.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #30 on: June 23, 2016, 02:30:21 PM »
I can't believe I missed the original mention but am thrilled to have sparked conversation about Kai's voice :) I agree about Rico Gagliano too!

I have to admit that I sort of hate-listen to Fresh Air but love that Bradley Cooper was fanboying her. Terry Gross drives me crazy when she talks about music. In fact, for your enjoyment, here is a piece that lampoons what a Terry Gross/Gwyneth Paltrow interview might sound like.

http://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/gwyneth-paltrow-talks-to-terry-gross-about-conscious-uncoupling

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Re: NPR
« Reply #31 on: June 23, 2016, 03:21:01 PM »
I went to a wedding a couple years ago and Ari Shapiro was there as a guest of the groom. It's very weird to hear the voice of someone you hear on the radio all the time come out of the mouth of a live person. Oh....and he is quite handsome. :0

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« Reply #32 on: June 23, 2016, 03:53:07 PM »
I can't believe I missed the original mention but am thrilled to have sparked conversation about Kai's voice :) I agree about Rico Gagliano too!

I have to admit that I sort of hate-listen to Fresh Air but love that Bradley Cooper was fanboying her. Terry Gross drives me crazy when she talks about music. In fact, for your enjoyment, here is a piece that lampoons what a Terry Gross/Gwyneth Paltrow interview might sound like.

http://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/gwyneth-paltrow-talks-to-terry-gross-about-conscious-uncoupling

Well done. 

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« Reply #33 on: June 23, 2016, 10:22:43 PM »
I can't believe I missed the original mention but am thrilled to have sparked conversation about Kai's voice :) I agree about Rico Gagliano too!

I have to admit that I sort of hate-listen to Fresh Air but love that Bradley Cooper was fanboying her. Terry Gross drives me crazy when she talks about music. In fact, for your enjoyment, here is a piece that lampoons what a Terry Gross/Gwyneth Paltrow interview might sound like.

http://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/gwyneth-paltrow-talks-to-terry-gross-about-conscious-uncoupling

"And the paella tasted more wonderful than ever that night. So fresh. So new." Hilarious!

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Re: NPR
« Reply #34 on: June 25, 2016, 10:40:55 AM »
To the Kai Ryssdal lovers -- I just want you to know that I was feeling maudlin after the Brexit vote.  It was just me and Kai for dinner last night as I scarfed down my egg salad wrap (the international recession version) before heading outside to mow.  When dear Kai said, "Okay everybody, take a deep breath..."  I thought, "Oh Kai, you see into my soul!"  Haha....

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« Reply #35 on: June 25, 2016, 12:50:22 PM »
To the Kai Ryssdal lovers -- I just want you to know that I was feeling maudlin after the Brexit vote.  It was just me and Kai for dinner last night as I scarfed down my egg salad wrap (the international recession version) before heading outside to mow.  When dear Kai said, "Okay everybody, take a deep breath..."  I thought, "Oh Kai, you see into my soul!"  Haha....
Yeah, I listened to NPR the day after the vote. Tones of bewilderment, sadness, and superciliousness toward the silly Exit voters could be heard. No anger though, that is not allowed on NPR.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #36 on: June 26, 2016, 09:50:23 PM »
Today I heard Pete Adeney (Mister Money Mustache) being interviewed on NPR. I only caught a small part of it, and I don't know what show he was on. It was 8:25 PM EDT today (Sunday, June 26) on the Louisville station WFPL 89.3.

It took a while, but I found the interview here:

"Mr. Money Mustache's guide to badass frugality and retiring at 30"

http://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/episode-291-billy-bragg-on-brexit-d-i-y-retirement-stonewall-monument-cree-for-the-21st-century-and-more-1.3649732/mr-money-mustache-s-guide-to-badass-frugality-and-retiring-at-30-1.3649779

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Re: NPR
« Reply #37 on: July 11, 2016, 12:48:16 AM »
Like/hate for NPR.
I used to like Prairie Home Companion, until I learned that Garrison Keillor actually strongly dislikes the kind of people he is constantly making fun of on his show. Once learning that, it was easy to pick up on. He isn't joking, it's more like bullying, constantly running down and denigrating small town people, religious people, less well-educated people. He is a serious ass.

I also don't like the one-sided political commentary. I was actually shocked the other day when a negative comment was made about Hillary in relation to her scandals. They reasonably question figures on the right, but avoid hard questions for left-wing guests. It isn't very subtle either.

On the other hand, it is about the only place on the radio to get news about outside the US. Market Watch is also Okay.

One last 'hate'. They waste so much time on pop entertainers, movie stars, musicians. Do we really need another interview with Meryl Streep spouting ignorant political opinions? Leave that crud to People Magazine.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #38 on: July 11, 2016, 02:58:24 AM »
I cried real tears when I heard that Tom from Car Talk died.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #39 on: July 11, 2016, 04:52:24 AM »
Car Talk was awesome.

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« Reply #40 on: July 11, 2016, 07:34:18 AM »
I can't say much about their shows. I basically only listen to the news in the morning and try to keep from punching things whenever they have these absolutely insufferable travel and food commentators on. I was/am annoyed by their very obvious pro-Hillary slant. That alone makes it clear that they will never see a dime from me. They obviously have support from where it really matters. Occasionally the stories and coverage of events is interesting. I have to say that on Friday mornings though, the last thing I want to hear about is about how some guy killed his sister in an accidental shooting as an 8 year old from his POV. And other related extremely depressing soft news stories that have to be broadcast on Fridays. Any other day, fine whatever, but way to kill my Friday good mood, NPR.

There are other news sources I prefer strongly to NPR. It is decent if there is nothing else available.

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« Reply #41 on: July 19, 2016, 07:16:57 AM »
We love NPR - not all parts of NPR of course. Also stream CBC and BBC and anything else that might have something interesting on it.

They have a new (to me) feature called NPR ONE. Its an app on the portables (tablet or phones) or a webpage for the laptop/desktop users. You give it an email address and it'll start building a listening list for you that you then customize with "likes". Pretty cool when I want to listen to alot of this and not alot of that. I didn't give it my primary email, just an address that gets all the SPAM.

http://one.npr.org

I listen to NPR the most in my garage. All those shows mentioned already in this thread. I listen to it at work but I also get alot of interruptions some days. It can be frustrating b/c I'll get really interested in some show and then have to go do something elsewhere. The ability to pause wins my vote.

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Re: NPR
« Reply #42 on: July 20, 2016, 03:12:58 PM »
I first started listing to Wisconsin Public Radio/NPR about 20 years ago and probably the most engaging host/interviewer I've ever heard was Jean Feraca.  She tops Terry Gross.  I was working from home in the mid-90s and I'd pull her show up on the radio and stay mesmerized for an hour at a time.
http://www.wpr.net/hereonearth/


Feraca retired four years ago, but I was happy to find this archive of some of her old shows:
http://www.wpr.net/hereonearth/archives.cfm

Her last show was with a real-life hobo who had a Ph.D in French lit.  He stopped by to give her tips on enjoying retirement.  Gonna give that one a listen real soon.

 

Wow, a phone plan for fifteen bucks!