Monday, October 31, 2005
"NPR's Podcasting Numbers Touch 4 Million Downloads"
"NPR's Podcasting Numbers Touch 4 Million Downloads"
Friday, October 28, 2005
"President Bush's approval rating drops in latest Elon University Poll"
"President Bush's approval rating drops in latest Elon University Poll"
The above is a link to the details of the opinion poll reported in local news from WUNC this afternoon.
The above is a link to the details of the opinion poll reported in local news from WUNC this afternoon.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Callers?
Callers?
Another piece of information that some WUNC listeners might find interesting are some statistics on the number of calls that come to the station during The State of Things, People's Pharmacy, etc? It would be nice to know the kind of interest - at least as expressed by phone callers - that these shows generate.
Another piece of information that some WUNC listeners might find interesting are some statistics on the number of calls that come to the station during The State of Things, People's Pharmacy, etc? It would be nice to know the kind of interest - at least as expressed by phone callers - that these shows generate.
Fund raising....
Fund raising
Wouldn't be nice if WUNC would level with listeners and tell us all precisely when their fall fund drive begins and over what dates it will take place? This is a public radio station, not a grocery store.
Wouldn't be nice if WUNC would level with listeners and tell us all precisely when their fall fund drive begins and over what dates it will take place? This is a public radio station, not a grocery store.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
"CIA Leak Investigation and The New York Times"
"CIA Leak Investigation and The New York Times"
For those with an interest in the media, this discussion on the Diane Rehm Show today, as carried by WUNC, is an especially good discussion within a highly knowledgeable group.
For those with an interest in the media, this discussion on the Diane Rehm Show today, as carried by WUNC, is an especially good discussion within a highly knowledgeable group.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
"N.C. Christian Group Protests 'New Age' Classes"
"N.C. Christian Group Protests 'New Age' Classes"
This is a story carried on NPR's All Things Considered today from WUNC. It would be nice for WUNC to keep us listener posted more regularly on which stories from the station are picked up by NPR and any other national services.
This is a story carried on NPR's All Things Considered today from WUNC. It would be nice for WUNC to keep us listener posted more regularly on which stories from the station are picked up by NPR and any other national services.
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Thistle and Shamrock
Thistle and Shamrock
I love this show, but it is now broadcast at a time when it is inconvenient for me to listen. The show's website does not appear to offer any archived programs, but there is another alternative, even without leaving "North Carolina public radio". The link above takes you to an NPR page with all the other broadcast times for this program in North Carolina and links to each of the stations. Some, if not all of them, stream their programs so this gives you an excellent opportunity to listen to the show during several other time slots.
I love this show, but it is now broadcast at a time when it is inconvenient for me to listen. The show's website does not appear to offer any archived programs, but there is another alternative, even without leaving "North Carolina public radio". The link above takes you to an NPR page with all the other broadcast times for this program in North Carolina and links to each of the stations. Some, if not all of them, stream their programs so this gives you an excellent opportunity to listen to the show during several other time slots.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
People's Pharmacy
People's Pharmacy
This is the page to which WUNC's website links for more information about the People's Pharmacy.
It sure would be helpful to know more about the show, how it is financed and whether it is broadcast by any station other than WUNC?
This is the page to which WUNC's website links for more information about the People's Pharmacy.
It sure would be helpful to know more about the show, how it is financed and whether it is broadcast by any station other than WUNC?
Thursday, October 20, 2005
"Source book on Public Service Broadcasting published by UNESCO"
"Source book on Public Service Broadcasting published by UNESCO"
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
"Radio station makes it through first day in new city"
"Radio station makes it through first day in new city"
Monday, October 17, 2005
The Durham News
The Durham News
This is the local supplement for the News Observer in Durham. A Durham News columnist will be on the State of Things today, according to the WUNC State of Things e-mail.
Here is another of the participants.
This is the local supplement for the News Observer in Durham. A Durham News columnist will be on the State of Things today, according to the WUNC State of Things e-mail.
Here is another of the participants.
Friday, October 14, 2005
"Virtual tour of WUNC's new ATHD studios by Keith Weston"
"Virtual tour of WUNC's new ATHD studios by Keith Weston"
That's American Tobacco Historic District, Durham.
That's American Tobacco Historic District, Durham.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Back Porch Music
Back Porch Music
"I hope you'll have time today (Thurs) to catch WUNC's The State of
Things. During the show (12N and 9 p.m.) host Frank Stasio speaks with
Holly Lowman of Sugar Hill Records and Shannon Ravenel of Algonquin
Books of Chapel Hill about their joint project, "The Best of the South"
which features a short story anthology and a companion CD of songs from
such luminaries as Dolly Parton and Tim O'Brien. We'll also hear an
excerpt from a story by Lee Smith and a track from the CD. If you miss
the show, it will archived by tomorrow at:
http://www.ibiblio.org/wunc_archives/sot/
More info: http://www.wunc.org/tsot/
While SOT moves to Durham, Back Porch Music will continue production at
our Chapel Hill studios and can be heard every Friday, Saturday and
Sunday night starting at 8 p.m.
-Keith Weston, BPM Host"
"I hope you'll have time today (Thurs) to catch WUNC's The State of
Things. During the show (12N and 9 p.m.) host Frank Stasio speaks with
Holly Lowman of Sugar Hill Records and Shannon Ravenel of Algonquin
Books of Chapel Hill about their joint project, "The Best of the South"
which features a short story anthology and a companion CD of songs from
such luminaries as Dolly Parton and Tim O'Brien. We'll also hear an
excerpt from a story by Lee Smith and a track from the CD. If you miss
the show, it will archived by tomorrow at:
http://www.ibiblio.org/wunc_archives/sot/
More info: http://www.wunc.org/tsot/
While SOT moves to Durham, Back Porch Music will continue production at
our Chapel Hill studios and can be heard every Friday, Saturday and
Sunday night starting at 8 p.m.
-Keith Weston, BPM Host"
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
American Tobacco Historic District
American Tobacco Historic District
From the Herald-Sun:
"Stay tuned: WUNC Public Radio will air its first show Monday in its new production studio space at the American Tobacco Historic District.
The show, 'The State of Things,' airs at noon on 91.5 FM with host Melinda Penkava talking about, well, Durham. The hour-long show will take on the history and current events in the Bull City. WUNC takes up about 8,400 square feet at American Tobacco that includes two studios and control rooms.
Back in February when WUNC said it was coming to the historic tobacco complex, the station said some 20 folks would work out of the office and use it to broadcast 'The State of Things,' 'The People's Pharmacy' with Joe and Terry Graedon and possibly 'All Things Considered.' "
From the Herald-Sun:
"Stay tuned: WUNC Public Radio will air its first show Monday in its new production studio space at the American Tobacco Historic District.
The show, 'The State of Things,' airs at noon on 91.5 FM with host Melinda Penkava talking about, well, Durham. The hour-long show will take on the history and current events in the Bull City. WUNC takes up about 8,400 square feet at American Tobacco that includes two studios and control rooms.
Back in February when WUNC said it was coming to the historic tobacco complex, the station said some 20 folks would work out of the office and use it to broadcast 'The State of Things,' 'The People's Pharmacy' with Joe and Terry Graedon and possibly 'All Things Considered.' "
The State of Things daily listings
The State of Things daily listings
You can now sign up to receive what WUNC claims will be "daily listings of upcoming State of Things topics". Good move!
You can now sign up to receive what WUNC claims will be "daily listings of upcoming State of Things topics". Good move!
"At long last, getting to talk the talk his way"
"At long last, getting to talk the talk his way"
For those interested in following Bob EDWARDS, formerly of NPR.
For those interested in following Bob EDWARDS, formerly of NPR.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
"Changed by Katrina"
"Changed by Katrina"
Duke is including links to WUNC news on its "Duke in the News" page. One hopes that WUNC is promoting this sort of thing in other places.
Duke is including links to WUNC news on its "Duke in the News" page. One hopes that WUNC is promoting this sort of thing in other places.
Emily HANFORD
Emily HANFORD
Whatever the "Editorial Board" is (unexplained on the linked site), WUNC's Emily HANFORD seems to be a part of it.
Whatever the "Editorial Board" is (unexplained on the linked site), WUNC's Emily HANFORD seems to be a part of it.
Sunday, October 09, 2005
"The Downside of 'Citizen Journalism'"
"The Downside of 'Citizen Journalism'"
And interesting NPR anecdote about the limits of what is often called "citizen journalism".
And interesting NPR anecdote about the limits of what is often called "citizen journalism".
OrangePolitics.org
OrangePolitics.org
It's good to see others speaking about WUNC, too. If anyone reading this would like to contribute more than an occasional comment, please let me know at tmaguire@newspaper.com
It's good to see others speaking about WUNC, too. If anyone reading this would like to contribute more than an occasional comment, please let me know at tmaguire@newspaper.com
Saturday, October 08, 2005
"How do we get out of Iraq?"
"How do we get out of Iraq?"
Last year, WUNC rejected at least one on-air acknowledgement of a financial supporter on the grounds that the words violated the prohibition, according to the station, against any acknowledgement which expresses "the views of any person with respect to any matter of public importance of (sic) interest" (see the linked page)
Now comes the on-air acknowledgement of a group - the Orange Democratic Party - that has organized a program on the topic of "How do we get out of Iraq?". My own feeling is that this is a good thing for WUNC to be airing, but how in the world can one possibly classify these words as anything other than the "views of any person with respect to any matter of public importance or interest"? WUNC's explanation of how it came to this conclusion would, at least, be fascinating to read.
Last year, WUNC rejected at least one on-air acknowledgement of a financial supporter on the grounds that the words violated the prohibition, according to the station, against any acknowledgement which expresses "the views of any person with respect to any matter of public importance of (sic) interest" (see the linked page)
Now comes the on-air acknowledgement of a group - the Orange Democratic Party - that has organized a program on the topic of "How do we get out of Iraq?". My own feeling is that this is a good thing for WUNC to be airing, but how in the world can one possibly classify these words as anything other than the "views of any person with respect to any matter of public importance or interest"? WUNC's explanation of how it came to this conclusion would, at least, be fascinating to read.
Friday, October 07, 2005
"Where does North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC get its operating funds?"
"Where does North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC get its operating funds?"
One would sure think that there would be a link TO this page from the business sponsors page, and perhaps others?
One would sure think that there would be a link TO this page from the business sponsors page, and perhaps others?
Iraq War Public Forum
Iraq War Public Forum
This, at least this morning, was one of WUNC sponsors receiving an on-air acknowledgement. There is no information, or a link, on the WUNC website.
The title of the program is:
"How Do We Get Out of Iraq?
“Stay the Course” vs. “Out Now”
A Public Forum"
and it is present by the Orange County Democratic Party.
This, at least this morning, was one of WUNC sponsors receiving an on-air acknowledgement. There is no information, or a link, on the WUNC website.
The title of the program is:
"How Do We Get Out of Iraq?
“Stay the Course” vs. “Out Now”
A Public Forum"
and it is present by the Orange County Democratic Party.
Thursday, October 06, 2005
"Veteran Journalist Michael Getler Appointed First PBS Ombudsman"
"Veteran Journalist Michael Getler Appointed First PBS Ombudsman"
Monday, October 03, 2005
"North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC goes on-demand"
"North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC goes on-demand"
The more I think about this, the crazier it seems.
Some limited number of WUNC listeners are into podcasting. For them, this is a great thing and I think it is good of the station to offer the service. If it gets more people listening to public radio, that's a plus....for sure.
That said, why is it that the station does not offer a simple e-mail on a daily basis that provides links to the podcasted programs? There are many, many more WUNC listerners with computers and busy schedules who miss some of what WUNC orginates, such as The State of Things. It would seem a no-brainer to offer the e-mail service in ADDITION to the podcasting.
What is the counter argument?
The more I think about this, the crazier it seems.
Some limited number of WUNC listeners are into podcasting. For them, this is a great thing and I think it is good of the station to offer the service. If it gets more people listening to public radio, that's a plus....for sure.
That said, why is it that the station does not offer a simple e-mail on a daily basis that provides links to the podcasted programs? There are many, many more WUNC listerners with computers and busy schedules who miss some of what WUNC orginates, such as The State of Things. It would seem a no-brainer to offer the e-mail service in ADDITION to the podcasting.
What is the counter argument?
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