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Just a Man, Who Wants to Broadcast Over the Airwaves

NPR in 2010 isn’t going to be the same without Carl Kasell. Today was his last day reading the news during Morning Edition.
Renee Montagne had a fantastic interview with Carl this morning. I woke up in the middle of it and was a little confused that a) Carl wasn’t using his news voice and b) [...]

Diverting to the Diversions Tab

One can find a lot of things on the left rail of npr.org. There are links to shows, story topics and a list of services, all with cute little icons. Personally, I’m a big fan of the “diversions” tab – it’s were insane stories live in happy isolation from NPR’s more serious content.
“Diversions” is made [...]

Fever dreams in fields of salmon

Last night, I was feeling all out of sorts. Meaning I’d eaten way too many Virginia peanuts while at work, and my insides were not happy about that.I came home and immediately passed out on the futon listening to “All Things Considered.”
Somewhere in there, I missed “Marketplace” and the end of “ATC.”
I awoke  to Tom [...]

Public Media Round-up: I know you, I like you, I care about you.

Here are some stories not related to the election or the olympics that you may have missed this week:
- People who don’t really know you on Facebook can’t handle rejection. Neither can your co-workers or ex-girlfriends. And the best part? They all look like Robert DiNiro.  (Though, I am inclined to agree with the reporter [...]

Renee Montagne owns your soul, John McCain.

This morning, an epic battle of wits took place. The battlefield: Morning Edition. You can surmise from this story’s headline both the participants and the victors.
The vanquished now lay limp and bleeding on the field while Montagne hoists the lance above her head in victory.
The transcript tells the epic tale. From the bard’s mouth, wherein [...]