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In reply to the discussion: Better radio than NPR [View all]

JDPriestly

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12. I love Pacifica.
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 10:46 AM
Oct 2012

Especially Democracy Now and Ian Masters' show.

I should add that it is like any other media in that I don't agree with everything I hear there. What I like is that I get in depth interviews with knowledgeable people.

At least you can come to understand what you agree and disagree with. And . . . . . . . . . . . unbelievable as it may sound in this time of Bill O'Reilly's shouting matches, people don't talk over each other on Pacifica. You can actually hear what they say. Each guest is treated with respect, but they don't count the seconds to make sure each opinion gets equal time. They hold real interviews with real experts (usually) and you hear real opinions and facts (not always ones you agree with).

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Better radio than NPR [View all] ReasonableToo Oct 2012 OP
Absolutely my favorite radio station, Pacifica - KPFT here in Houston. txwhitedove Oct 2012 #1
It's an American treasure! tblue Oct 2012 #2
You can steam and listen to archived programs on WBAI in NYC. no_hypocrisy Oct 2012 #3
ok, i'll google barbtries Oct 2012 #4
Same here marions ghost Oct 2012 #8
I wish I could get it when listening in the car. As it is, I'm forced bullwinkle428 Oct 2012 #5
If you have a smartphone... ReasonableToo Oct 2012 #7
You can listen at roody Oct 2012 #6
Our local community station randr Oct 2012 #9
KNR THAT! leveymg Oct 2012 #10
re: Better radio than NPR allan01 Oct 2012 #11
I love Pacifica. JDPriestly Oct 2012 #12
If only most citizens would listen, even once a week..... dotymed Oct 2012 #13
I thought I was the only one, but I just can't Listen to NPR anymore beachgirl2365 Oct 2012 #14
I gave up on NPR several years ago. SoapBox Oct 2012 #15
Update - NPR mentions Mourdock tonight... ReasonableToo Oct 2012 #16
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