While on our way out to Indiana today, I was looking for a local NPR station around Pittsburgh. I called John and had him look up the local station for me. He found WDUQ out of Pittsburgh. Of course, I tuned in and listened. I really enjoy listening to the news on NPR. I feel they give a fair and balanced account, not just the conservative view I have to deal with from our local news stations.
I have yet to contribute, but everytime they do a fund drive, I say I will. Well, our local fund drive just ended last week, but WDUQ was running their fundraiser this week. Each station is responsible for raising their own money, and most of what they say to entice their listeners to become members is the same. But I did hear an interesting plea today. They said that every American adult spends $204 per year on advertising, just by purchasing goods and services that they use every day. Essentially, we are supporting radio and tv stations which we don't even like, or have any say in what they offer, because we consume goods, and this money is paid to the radio stations to carry their ads, and therefore, pays for their programming. Their plea was why not contribute to NPR (the local station actually) and pay for something you enjoy, and something you have a say in? Interesting when you actually think about it that way.
Posted by doug at May 12, 2005 09:39 PM