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“Fresh Air” is not so Fresh – Why People Don’t listen to NPR in Rode Apple Juntion Anymore (Part 6)

(Continued from last week.) “Come on, Clem,” Pinky said. “Where else do you get fresh ideas? Why do they the call the show Fresh Air.” “First of all the name is catchy.” Clem said. “There’s nothing fresh about it.” “Sure … Continue reading

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Who Really Pays for Public Radio? – Why People Don’t Listen to NPR in Rode Apple Junction Anymore (Part 5)

(Continued from last week.) “Who pays taxes?” Clem said. “Everybody,” Pinky said. “Does public radio?” Clem asked. “No, they’re non profit,” Pinky said. “ “They are like a religion,” Clem said. “Right?” “No,” Pinky said. “They are a religion.” Clem … Continue reading

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Why People Don’t Listen to NPR in Rode Apple Junction Anymore (Part 4)

(Continued from last week.) “Commercial radio offers nothing to guys like me,” Pinky retorted. “Sure it does, Pinky,” Clem said. “How so?” Pinky said. “You listen to it, don’t you?” Clem said. “Sure, sometimes,” Pinky said. “Why,” Clem said. “I … Continue reading

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Why People Don’t Listen to NPR in Rode Apple Junction Anymore (Part 3)

(Continued from last week) “The money mainly comes from donations from businesses, individuals, endowments, or foundations,” Pinky said. “Sure, sure I hear all that,” Clem said. “I got contacted by them one time. They said for a thousand dollars they … Continue reading

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Why Don’t People Listen to NPR in Rode Apple Junction Anymore (Part 1)

Down at the Jittery Goat Cafe there used to be spirited debates on a whole range of issues. Clem Pixler had two radios in the place. On the left side he played the public radio station out of Toledo and on … Continue reading

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