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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 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 People Don’t Listen to NPR in Rode Apple Junction Anymore (Part 2)
(Continued from last week.) “What do you mean, it’s as plain as the nose on our faces?” Clem said. “Look around your place. What do you see most of?” Pinky said. “I don’t know. What am I supposed to be … 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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Science and Creation Or Evolution and Missing Links?
Over the years, I have had many discussions about evolution. I have listened to the ‘enlightened’ of NPR, National Geographic, and others. They base their conviction on assumption of evidence not proven as fact. They chide the ‘ill-informed’ who accept … Continue reading
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