Ayesha Rascoe

Please look at the multitude of complaints online, on other sites, about this NPR weekend announcer. She is not only an assault to the eardrums, but an assault to all senses. Radio is an audio medium. We don't get to see the broadcaster, so voice, grammar and presentation are very important. I have tried to listen to Ayesha but everything about her is grating. Sunday mornings should be a relaxing, laid back time. I've given up on Sunday mornings and cannot listen. This is not racist at all. I've loved Jenn White for years. Audie Cornish was so professional. I had fellow students on my college radio station in the late 70's that sounded more professional than Ms. Rascoe. Listen to the way she introduces the Sunday puzzle. She is literally screeching! I worked on-air in big market radio for 40 years, plus a national music network. I also worked at an NPR affiliate. Ayesha's experience would be better used for NPR off-mic. I cannot believe Sunday morning ratings have not suffered since she took over. Thank you for your consideration.