NPR is going downhill

[zinfamous]

Good to see commie radio programs going away.

lol, see!

idiots and their corporate thoughts.

goddamn teabaggers

 

[zinfamous]

I think there must be some of that. Somebody I know who's shamefully right wing things NPR is very far leaning left, which is total shit. I get news from a bunch of sources and NPR is about the most trustworthy one there is. To pretend it is in the same vein as MSNBC is a downright shame.

national polling pretty clearly shows that the majority of people feel NPR is the most unbiased resource we have in this country--and this comes from right and left-leaning folks.

News Hour is one of the few news programs that I regularly listen to or watch.

it's the niche fundy automatons that believe the fantasies injected into them by the Koch-headed hydra that is the Teabagger "movement" that believe otherwise.

Of course, none of them actually listen to this to form their own opinions because, you know, they would be listening to "commie talk."

 

[zinfamous]

I don't listen to the show mentioned, but to me the worse loss for NPR is that the guys who did Car Talk retired. IMHO, it was easily the best show on NPR.

And if there's anything to rightfully complain about NPR it's that the network retains Diane Rehm whose voice makes me change the channel any time she's on. Why they didn't forcibly retire her considering she now sounds 500 years old is beyond me; she's utterly unlistenable.

Yeah, end of Car Talk will suck. I've come to prefer Wait Wait Don't Tell me, over the years, though...but I imagine I will miss Car Talk more than I would Wait Wait whenever that is gone.

Diane Rehm is very hard to listen to, but she has some great interviews. I believe she has had throat cancer for some time now, and has gone through long periods of time where she simply can't talk. Her voice actually isn't age (I think she's far younger than she sounds?), it's the cancer. Got to admire her being able to continue doing what she loves despite the roadblocks.

 

[zinfamous]

NPR were the ones that fired Juan Williams for refusing to pander to political correctness. They also received money from GEORGE SORROS which tells a lot about what is going on with them.

Why do you support terrorists?


jesus christ you are such a fucking idiot. get back to P&N you puss-dripping simpleton.

 

[IronWing]

Why do you support terrorists?


jesus christ you are such a fucking idiot. get back to P&N you puss-dripping simpleton.

Share how he makes you feel!

 

[zinfamous]

lol, yeah I hate to say it but I can't stand listening to her either. I respect that she's still working and doing a show but her voice and how slow she talks just turns me off. Sorry Diane.

Fucking sucks "Talk of the Nation" is cancelled. Why cancel that, but leave that bullshit show on during the weekends (not sure if it's Saturday, Sunday, or both)? I forget the name of it, but it's an old guy in front of a live audience and it's supposed to be comedy but I don't find the guy funny in any sense of the word whatsoever.

lol, Prairie Home Companion? Kealor is also retiring, so I believe both shows will be gone in a year.

 

[Staples]

When I moved I realized that a lot of shows are determined by the local affiliate. I haven't listened to the station in years but I listen to a few in podcast form.

 

[Chaotic42]

I can't stand the way Neal Conan talks, too many inflections if that makes sense.

That said, he seems like a nice guy and I heard on Ken Rudin say that Conan was starting a macadamia nut farm in Hawaii now that he is retired.

I find just about every NPR presenter's voice to be grating. It's like they chew their words and are too breathy at the same time. Still, I enjoy the depth of the reporting. They just need to cut (way) back on the human interest stuff.

 

[John Connor]

**In a low suttle voice** "This is all things considerd and in a moment I'm going to blow my fucking brains out."

 

[yhelothar]

Radiolab is still as awesome as ever.

 

[skimple]

Pros: NPR has the most thorough and in-depth reporting of any news outlet

Cons: NPR only reports stories that are consistent with its political viewpoint

Its amazing that all of the "activists" that complain about corporate welfare and corporate tax evasion seem to have no problem with public funding of NPR...

 

[dabuddha]

I don't listen to the show mentioned, but to me the worse loss for NPR is that the guys who did Car Talk retired. IMHO, it was easily the best show on NPR.

And if there's anything to rightfully complain about NPR it's that the network retains Diane Rehm whose voice makes me change the channel any time she's on. Why they didn't forcibly retire her considering she now sounds 500 years old is beyond me; she's utterly unlistenable.

Oh good lord this this many times this!

I Loved Car talk and was sad when they retired. And DR makes me want to crawl into bed and go to sleep LOL

 

[Scarpozzi]

I'm not a fan of most political commentary. Most of it is infused with too much political adgenda. When you hear the right talk, they hate NPR. The left sides with NPR and claims their mostly 'honest'. I don't want to be spoonfed opinions....I want to hear the issues and make decisions myself.

As long as they don't take away Click & Clack, I'll be good.

 

[Triumph]

I find just about every NPR presenter's voice to be grating. It's like they chew their words and are too breathy at the same time. Still, I enjoy the depth of the reporting. They just need to cut (way) back on the human interest stuff.

Absolutely not. In favor of what, additional "news" coverage? That is exactly what kills cable news for me. They simply beat a news story to death in order to fill the air time. Then they fill additional time with a panel of screaming "experts" to yell at each other about the topic. That's what passes for news on all other outlets except NPR.

 

[clamum]

lol, Prairie Home Companion? Kealor is also retiring, so I believe both shows will be gone in a year.

Hahaha, yeah I guess that's the name of it. Just not a fan. Like lxskllr said it is pretty corny but I can't stand that kinda stuff.

 

[zinfamous]

Its amazing that all of the "activists" that complain about corporate welfare and corporate tax evasion seem to have no problem with public funding of NPR...

huh?

some 80% of NPR operation costs is obtained from donors--you realize this does not refer to federal/state funding, right? These are unrestricted donations.

....unless you are suggesting that many of the donations come from large local and national businesses who pretty much receive tax benefits for making those donations. But as is often the case, these monies are only released if individuals donate matching amounts at allotted time points.

 

[skimple]

huh?

some 80% of NPR operation costs is obtained from donors--you realize this does not refer to federal/state funding, right? These are unrestricted donations.

....unless you are suggesting that many of the donations come from large local and national businesses who pretty much receive tax benefits for making those donations. But as is often the case, these monies are only released if individuals donate matching amounts at allotted time points.

Yes, I am aware of that. The question is why are they provided a tax exempt status, and why do they receive any federal funding at all? They are a media outlet.

 

[DrPizza]

This means no more Science Friday with Ira Flatow?

 

[KeithTalent]

So pissed It's All Politics is going. Loved that show and it helped keep me up on political news and races around the US. Very disappointed that is going away.

KT

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Can someone give me a link or article or audio snip link showing how NPR is reporting with a liberal bias? I've always found it to be pretty balanced.

 

[UglyCasanova]

This means no more Science Friday with Ira Flatow?

I believe they are still doing Science Friday.

 

[kage69]

Pros: NPR has the most thorough and in-depth reporting of any news outlet

Cons: NPR only reports stories that are consistent with its political viewpoint

Its amazing that all of the "activists" that complain about corporate welfare and corporate tax evasion seem to have no problem with public funding of NPR...

lol

When is the last time you heard about Exxon Mobil doing donation rallies on the radio?

What element of NPR exerts even a fraction of the lobbying and influence big business does on our government and laws?

Kind of bizarre to see NPR on the same level as Exxon or Bank of America. Least you didn't ring the retard bell and bring up Soros though.

NPR is slipping though. I used to respect their journalistic integrity, heads and shoulders above others, but after this Zimmerman trial I've lost a lot of that respect for them. They are succumbing to Fox "News" temptations, albeit slowly.

 

[zinfamous]

This means no more Science Friday with Ira Flatow?

nope. Science Friday is still around.

 

[zinfamous]

Yes, I am aware of that. The question is why are they provided a tax exempt status, and why do they receive any federal funding at all? They are a media outlet.

It's a public service, essentially along the lines of public education, our roads, etc. And I feel it is one of our best public services available.

the funding that actually comes from federal dollars is somewhere around 8% or less of NPR/PBS annual budget. The complains about this are simply idiotic, in all honesty.

Why do we waste so much goddamn money on Defense? better question if you ask me.

In fact, a lot of money for various programs actually come from the typical "evil entities" such as Chevron and Koch industries--yes, those Koch brothers. The head-in-ass fucktards behind the Teabag curtain, those who hate the "librul" agenda more than anyone anywhere, actually sit on the board of PBS and donate metric shit tons of money (well, they used to...).

http://www.policymic.com/articles/4...itical-documentary-for-fear-of-offending-them

And yes--their influence has been profound, and quite disturbing in some cases...but their involvement should literally dissuade any argument from the conservatives that this is a liberal springboard. Basically, there are real concerns about how PBS/NPR is funded, but it isn't because of government money

 

[Exterous]

I have noticed a change over the last couple of years. Fortunately its no where as bad as other news places but I have noticed a decrease in quality and an increase in fluff as well

Also love Wait Wait Don't Tell Me...

:thumbsup:

lol, yeah I hate to say it but I can't stand listening to her either. I respect that she's still working and doing a show but her voice and how slow she talks just turns me off. Sorry Diane.

I listen to NPR in the mornings on the way to work but if I leave for lunch one of the first things I do after I start the car is to change the station so I don't have to hear her voice.

it helped keep me up on political news and races around the US.

Just read P&N