A Blatant Pitch For NPR!

I am an avid listener of National Public Radio. I listen to hear an accurate presentation of a given subject from relevant points of view, not a skewed version designed to bolster a bias. Unbiased and unvarnished programming...."What a concept!" NPR can operate this way because they are beholden to their listener supported membership not advertisers.

NPR was founded in 1970 and has become a dominant intellectual force in American life, evolving into a primary source of news and commentary for millions of keenly interested Americans. Starting small, 37 years ago, NPR is today a large media operation with 750 employees and over 860 independent public radio stations; all of which operate on a "non-profit" basis.

My wife and I are grateful members of NPR and listen whenever we can to stay abreast of life's twists. NPR always gives us plenty to digest and is often the impetus for marvelous conversations.

Leaving regular programming to cover important breaking stories is something we greatly appreciate. At a time when much of the media in this country stems from only a few biased sources, listener supported NPR is to us what Europe's Radio-Free America was during WWII.

If you are not already a listener to NPR, I know you will find this a very trustworthy source for news and commentary. As far as becoming a member, hearing truly relevant sides of a story that affects all of our lives is well worth the peace of mind. Enough said.

John & Lori Rhys/BluePower.com

Here's the music:

1)...."Hand Clappin' "....Red Prysock....Mercury Records
2)...."Respect"....Otis Redding....Volt Records #128
3)...."That's How Strong My Love Is"....Otis Redding....Volt Records # 124
4)...."Satisfaction"....Otis Redding....Volt Records # 132
5)...."A Change Is Gonna Come"....Otis Redding....Volt Records LP # 412
6)...."I Can't Turn You Loose"....Otis Redding....Volt Records # 130

All cuts heard on this program were culled from The Otis Redding Story, released by Atlantic Records sometime around 1986.

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Disclaimer!
National Public Radio is in no way aligned with BluePower.com and BP has not been paid nor authorized by NPR to make the outrageous claims made in this show. However; this is America and I would like to see her stay free. I believe supporting an organization such as NPR should be considered a lesson in Civics.