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I enjoyed the interview of Jack W. Mitchell, NPR's first employee [8/26/05]. His book does sound interesting. I was, however, a bit annoyed with his numerous (at least three) references to Amazon as the only place to obtain this title. Nothing beats shopping in a real bookstore such as Dayton"s Books and Company, Borders or Barnes and Noble.I have found these can quickly obtain almost any title in print. Then when the book arrives I have the pleasure of speinding time in the store seeing and touching real books. These local shops need our support or someday they will be gone. I really would have expected Mr. Mitchell with his non-commercial backgoround or the host to have said, "order through Amazon or your favorite local bookseller."

--Chris in Brookville

The history prof at Miami u would do better to spend his time educating his students than trying to indoctranate them with his political views educators like this are the reason ninety percent of the seniors cant name the first five presidens .

--donaldjones

Allan Winkler is a fraud. Or an opportunist. Or at least a retread tire. Usually when he comes on I turn off the radio. Unfortunately, I wasn't quick enough on the draw this time. He suggested that America was deep in the big muddy on the way to drown. Yes we are in the big muddy But we don't have to drown. This morning I received photos from my brother in law in an email entitled "Photos too shocking and graphic for the mass media." These were photos showing young American soldiers holding and surrounded by young Iraqi children who were holding new school supplies. There were photos showing Iraqis with hand painted signs saying "Thank you." There were photos showing American soldiers, both black and white, praying together. If we leave Iraq now there would be additional photos, but these photos would be far different. There would be photos of burning American flags. There would be photos of young boys marching with AK-47's. There won't be photos of young girls. Just photographs of hate. Yes, America is in the big muddy, but Iraq is in it far, far deeper. If we, as a free nation do not help to rescue others from this danger, then we will not keep this gift of freedom for much longer. So I say wade into the big muddy in the hope of rescuing others. Freedom requires nothing less. Will you stretch out your hand to help or will you cower on the bank and wear another name?

--David McAfee

I don’t know if you will hear from any other former WVXU supporters, but I wanted to contact you and express my belief that there are a substantial number of public radio listeners who will be looking for a new station to support. The new WVXU programming will create a vacuum but will also duplicate some of your existing programs. No longer will WMUB be the only place to hear the second hour of the Diane Riehm show, but the afternoon NPF feed will now be identical on both stations from at least 2PM to 7PM.

I realize that I am not telling you anything that you do not know and also understand that your station’s coverage differs somewhat from WGUC and WVXU. However, I listen in my home in Mason and my law offices in Springboro and I suspect your broadcast reaches a good number of WVXU listeners. I think this is one reason that WNKU is building a repeater in Port Union, to help it reach into this area.

I have been listening to WMUB at 9AM and 7PM as the Help Desk resembles some of the WVXU offerings. I suspect this comes from John and Sherrie’s time at WVXU. I hope that WMUB will consider filling the void left in the public radio music arena by the departure of WVXU. I think the new WVXU will have some jazz and blues though it will probably be pretty mainstream. What will be missing, with the exception of Echoes, will be the new age, world beat, etc. that was a staple on weekday afternoons at WVXU. (Old time radio is an issue that I will leave to other listeners but I suspect someone will have a contract with Radio Music Heritage soon).

I hope that WMUB will consider adding some of this music to its line up not only because it will attract new supporters but because it is in line with the music that is already offered on WMUB. I also look forward to WMUB adding some of the local talk hosts or shows that have been cast adrift by WGUC. WNKU has already added two of the strongest fund raising shows

Thank you for your time and attention in this regard and I look forward to the changing of the public radio market in this area as I search for a new radio companion or companions.

--Mike

Just want to thank you for organizing the bus trip to the State Fair to see the Rhubarb Tour. Everything went really smoothly, & I had a great time! Looking forward to other trips (if I can get off work again).

While I'm writing, I just want to comment on Mama Jazz. I never thought I liked jazz till I started listening to her. She's so enthusiastic & knowledgeable--I just love listening to her.

Keep doing what you're doing.

--Nancy W.