Monday, November 28, 2005
Reaction to News and Notes
On November 18th WMUB aired a comment from listener Bruce Watts of Indiana, concerning our noon-time broadcast of News and Notes with Ed Gordon. Mr. Watts objected to what he described as “black-only” programmming. We received a number of responses to his comments:
“As a white American I find [News and Notes] a most interesting show giving me insights not found in mainstream offerings. It has also introduced me to many fine commentators who have shown me other ways of looking at today's problems. WMUB is to be commended for providing News and Notes.”
-- Chris from Brookville, OH
Listener Eileen wrote:
“I … was astonished that a listener could so misunderstand the purpose of public radio (and also TV). You strive to present a balanced view from many perspectives on any given issue, and I think there can be a perspective on an issue stemming from cultural experience. This makes for very interesting and challenging listening. I have enjoyed listening to News & Notes at noon and hearing different ways of looking at issues. I've restrained my comments in the interest of politeness, and by the way, I'm a senior citizen who happens to be white.”
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“As a white American I find [News and Notes] a most interesting show giving me insights not found in mainstream offerings. It has also introduced me to many fine commentators who have shown me other ways of looking at today's problems. WMUB is to be commended for providing News and Notes.”
-- Chris from Brookville, OH
Listener Eileen wrote:
“I … was astonished that a listener could so misunderstand the purpose of public radio (and also TV). You strive to present a balanced view from many perspectives on any given issue, and I think there can be a perspective on an issue stemming from cultural experience. This makes for very interesting and challenging listening. I have enjoyed listening to News & Notes at noon and hearing different ways of looking at issues. I've restrained my comments in the interest of politeness, and by the way, I'm a senior citizen who happens to be white.”
