Comments on: From Marathon to No Moreathon

By: Richard Mitnick

Richard Mitnick — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:42:05 +0000

Joyce and Christian have the right idea. Comments here let us know where we are; but they are essentially preaching to the choir.

The more people who send negative appreciation to manager@wprb.com the better.

By: Joyce Orenstein

Joyce Orenstein — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:32:40 +0000

I just sent in my comments in support of Martin’s programs to both at WPRB. This reduction would be a sad thing.

By: Christian

Christian — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:17:45 +0000

Just sent my letter to WPRB. Hope they’ll reconsider.

By: Richard Mitnick

Richard Mitnick — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:01:26 +0000

Thanks.

>>RSM

By: Anne Nemeth

Anne Nemeth — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:25:28 +0000

Marvin’s program got me tuned in to WPRB. It is absolutely unique and interesting. At least they’re keeping the only timeslot I’m able to listen to. Otherwise it would be devastating. And oftentimes, the station gives Marvin extra program time. I hope that will remain be the case.

By: Steve Layton

Steve Layton — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:37:25 +0000

I won’t quibble, MTS, just let Wikipedia sort it out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WPRB

I don’t doubt their demographic interests, which I’m sure played its part in this change. But I think it’s a short-sighted move that will simply lead to a few more hours of ever-increasing homogeneity. Yes, Marvin ‘keeps’ his show, but can we all spell “marginalization?”

By: MTS

MTS — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:59:41 +0000

WPRB isn’t a “university station”, Steve. It is independent from Princeton. It isn’t public radio because it accepts commercial advertising in addition to contributions.

By: Steve Layton

Steve Layton — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:33:47 +0000

I understand MTS; but commercial license or not, any university station that’s a non-profit, provides both a learning environment and alternatives to mass-market media, and is more than a little dependent on public donations is public radio in my book.

By: MTS

MTS — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:57:12 +0000

WPRB isn’t a public radio station. It is a non-profit organization that holds a commercial license. And yes, it’s a shame that the show has been reduced!

By: david toub

david toub — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:50:32 +0000

This is frickin insane. Sure, the show still exists, so it’s not all bad news, but it’s so much better to have more new music than less. Happy to write the station.