That does it! I'm no longer an NPR listener!!

[enlightenment]

36. That's fine.

But she doesn't own or run the station. All I'm saying is that, with limited listening resources (as you have said), it seems a shame to toss all of NPR.
I listen to the bits I like (and that's generally not the news). I like the clever artsy stuff - I like Ted Talk - I like the local programming - and I enjoy listening to the shows that offer more in-depth analysis and discussion of current events. That's a lot of programming, even without the news.

I'm not arguing with you, though; I'm just offering my perspective. If you feel that you cannot in good conscience listen to the station anymore, that's your choice.