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Washington Week with the Atlantic

Massachusetts
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To Sharon Rockefeller: could you please replace permanently Jefferey Goldberg from Washington Week. He is not appropriate fro this wonderful show that I have enjoyed for years. He is not a tv journalist. He seems self absorbed, and not able to let people speak long enough. The show seems like an infomercial for his friends and colleagues books. He holds up a book. Congratulates them, says strange things, like “and that’s all I will say about it”, then goes on to make reference to something in the book and make it a talking point. I believe on that show, at the end, he turned to the two women and said, I am paraphrasing, If you write a book, I will hold it up like this also. Apparently there are some very reputable writers who are women who have noted that he doesn’t really think women can write books or articles with many words. The last week with one panelist, Steve Inskeep, they seemed to have their own little time of laughter between them, like an old bos club, the new old boys club. He, I understand is very accomplished in many ways, including his editor in chief role at the Atlantic. I’ve enjoyed many articles there. Of course PBS is going through difficult times, but you don’t need him as editorial guidance or in this role on Washington Week. I have lost my Friday evening calm and sensible view and opinions show, with good panelists. I can’t imagine many people who have been in that role before wanting to be a part of this. Obviously finances were a concern, then talks with the Atlantic, then he is there clumsily and sometimes egotistically trying to be a moderator. Bring back Laura, or many other PBS suitable candidates. Let him keep his day job and talk with his Washington cronies about “existential ennui”. Please. Or I will and many others will have lost a little more of our no nonsense, well researched and down to earth news and opinion time at the end of the weeks which have been so difficult in recent times. I may not even be writing in the right place. I am one of the intelligent, but simple folks. Please see that someone who is in charge can help us and PBS. This is not the way to do it. I am sorry. I don’t like to be unkind. It is just such a bad fit. I know you must see it.

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Are you able to share the recommended CPB radio loudness numbers for LUFS, Peak, and True Peak?

Texas
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I have been asked to prepare an audio recording to CPB radio loudness standards, but I cannot find what those are. Can you point me to a webpage that provides your recommended loudness numbers for LUFS, Peak, and True Peak? Also, NPR has a free utility that measures these 3 loudness numbers for any audio file. Does CPB have any comparable utility program that is free and available to the public? Thanks in advance for your time and assistance.

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jobline

California
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I have submitted a job for publication and am wondering why you are not publishing it. Thank you!

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What is playing right now?

Ohio
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I am listening to a piece right now your radio and I have gone to your station on the internet to find the name of the piece. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE! You do not show this information anywhere. You should always have a link to the piece "currently being played."

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Washington week

Florida
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I just watched Washington week tonight, and Laura Lopez was terrible. She did not call on half the panel and favored only two individuals to comment. She interrupted people and spoke more than any of the panelists. That’s not a good interview it’s ego. As a donor to PBS, I’ll ask that you please have someone else lead the program. Thank you.

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Financial Statements posting

Vermont
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The link for the FY 22 Financial Statements on your website is broken and they cannot be accessed.

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SUPPORTING MULTIPLE PBS OUTLETS IN LARGE/RICH MARKET!!

New York
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I AM A RESIDENT AND CABLE-TV SUBSCRIBER WHO LIVES IN QUEENS COUNTYJ, NY STATE (A SECTION OF NEW YORK CITY). I'M ALSO A FORMER RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. I'M CURRENTLY SUBSCRIBED VIA MY CABLE TV SERVICE TO SEVERAL PBS STATIONS/OUTLETS (5-6), MANY OF WHICH ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING PLEDGE CAMPAIGNS. I AM AN AVID(!) SUPPORT OF PBS, AND HAVE BEEN FOR MANY, MANY YEARS, BUT I'D REALLY LIKE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DONATE VIA SINGLE CHANNEL TO ALL OF THE ENGLISH-LANGUAGE STATIONS THAT SERVE MY MARKET (APPROX. 4-5). I DO NOT HAVING TO DEAL WITH INDIVIDUAL STATION/OUTLET SOLICITATIONS FOR DONATIONS, AND WOULD STRONGLY PREFER BEING ABLE TO MAKE A GENERAL DONATION THAT WILL PARCELED OUT TO THOSE STATIONS OF WHICH I AM A FREQUENT/ARDENT VIEWER. I AM, OF COURSE, IN AN ENVIABLE STATUS WHERE PBS VIEWERS/PATRONS ARE CONCERNED, IN THAT I LIVE IN SUCH AN "OUTLET RICH" MARKET, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO SUPPORTING THOSE OUTLETS EQUITABLY, I HAVE AN INCREDIBLY HARD TIME!!

Aisha Rascoe weekend host

Maine
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For months I have wanted to comment on how I feel while listening to Ms. Roscoe host weekend programming. In Maine we have an MNPR host, Jennifer Rooks, who I believe "smiles" with her voice. Ms. Rascoe, I know, "hugs" with her voice. I am so grateful for all that she shares with her listeners.

Fantastic KPBS reporting by Gustavo Solis

California
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As a long time border crosser Gustavo Solis provides me with significant, fact broad based news in his written and spoken articles, his participation in The Roundtable and podcasts about the Tijuana / San Diego border. People in this region need his contributions to understand and value ways to support each other to increase the quality of life we all hope for.

PBS News Hour

New York
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I have given up on the weekday PBS News Hour as a source for news. Not withstanding any shortage of newsworthy developments, the producers gin up coverage of subjects that conform with their personal progressive, socialist and liberal viewpoints relative to global warming, racism or social injustice. Unless the NPR is prepared to crank down its unsubstantiated rhetoric on-air rhetoric referring to lies, liars, and chicken little hysteria, it’s governmental funding should be ended.

Weekend Programming

Connecticut
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I had been a long time member of CT Public Radio. I used to defend allegations that the network was biased. I am no longer a member until there is a change. The political bias is outrageous. Also, every show and every other news story is so focused on the negative and race baiting as someone else pointed out in a prior post. The network has gone over the edge. It is very unfortunate.

Jonathan Capehart

California
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Jonathan Capehart was hired to be the conservative counterpart to the liberal David Brooks on the weekly Friday roundtable of the PBS NewsHour. Capehart has turned out to be a fake conservative. Instead of offering conservative rebuttals to David Brooks, Capehart tends to usually agree with Brooks. It’s time to replace Capehart with a real conservative.

Weekend Edition

Minnesota
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First time ever providing feedback lije this, but here it goes ... Ayesha Rascoe's voice is the wrong voice for Sunday morning -- we need a softer "radio" voice. Once a staple in our household, now, as I'm sure NPR has already witnessed in its listenership, Weekend Edition gets turned off. Promote Ayesha to a show more worthy of her voice.

Increases of advertisement and commercials aka sponsor messages on NPR. What is CPB's responsibility on that?

California
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I have noticed over various times increases of advertisement and commercials aka sponsor messages on NPR. Though these corporations may be well intentioned their "sponsor messages" distract from programming, in my opinion. I have notified my NPR station KPCC that I consider these "sponsors" not directly related to "public broadcasting". Does CPB having any standing and/or authority as to sponsor messages being broadcast on any NPR? Thank you for your assistance, suggestion, and advice. Sincerely Don

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America at a Crossroads

Maine
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After viewing Judy Woodruff's report on the demise of local newspapers on last night's PBS NewsHour, I thought she and her team might be interested in some good news from Maine. The Portland Press Herald and numerous daily and weekly papers which had been offered for sale have been purchased by the National Trust for Local News, a non-profit that has pledged to preserve and invest in local news. That followed the resurrection of the monthly Harpswell Anchor as a non-profit in 2021. The Anchor ceased publication in 2020 and unlike most free papers, carried more news than ads and its loss was felt deeply by local residents. According to a report in DownEast magazine, many local residents and businesses contributed to its revival while several noted journalists serve on its board. Just want you to know how much we appreciate the PBS NewsHour. It's been a trusted source of news for us for many years. We particularly like its in-depth approach which is far more informative and satisfying than the brief segments on the network news. Thank you, Arnie B****r H*******l, Maine https://www.pressherald.com/2023/08/01/sale-of-maine-newspapers-to-national-nonprofit-is-finalized/ https://downeast.com/our-towns/how-harpswell-got-its-community-newspaper-back/

Ayesha Rosco's voice

New York
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is intolerable--grating, harsh, loud, impossible to listen to. Radio is about SOUND, and there are so many other newswomen of color on NPR whose voices are pleasant and authoritative. I've stopped listening on the weekends just to avoid having to hit the stop button when I hear her---

Antennas Don't Receive All 18 Free Public Channels

Massachusetts
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August 3, 2023 To The Corporation for Public Broadcasting: I purchased a portable television with an antenna. I purchased an extra antenna, as well. Both antennas are only receiving signals from three channels. There are 18 free channels in my area. I cannot see Telemundo (14) or Univision (18) which are free channels on 14 and 18. These are the Spanish channels. Sincerely, A****a M******z-S**o

Atlantic and Washington Week

Massachusetts
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11 August: WW and the Atlantic is weak. The Atlantic is great written, but it’s two additions to WW are not as good. The final statement was trash. Did you sell this to The Atlantic? Dont you see the, regrettable, difference?

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Washington Week in Review - New host

Massachusetts
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I am disappointed by the new host or should I say new moderator of Washington Week. I do not find that Jeffrey Goldberg acted as a moderator. He is a very partisan person and has long been so in his roll as editor of the Atlantic. The Atlantic used to be a literary magazine, but it lost its roots when it left Boston for DC. Under Goldberg and his immediate predecessors, The Atlantic has become a mouth piece for the left-wing. I cannot imagine Goldberg doing otherwise for Washington Week. On yesterdays introductory show he led the discussion with his own biased point of view instead of eliciting thoughts and ideas from the guests. I have been a long time listener of the show and I long for the kind of discussion and analysis and REPORTING that occurred when Paul Duke was in the lead-chair. I hope for a different outcome, but I expect that Goldberg will be delivering the same old tired 'journalism' that is threat to 'our' democracy.

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Un-American Activity

Illinois
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What if the Public Broadcasting Service changed their name to American Public Television and National Public Radio changed their name to American Public Radio? It would remove the generic template and thwart a foreign invasion while providing the American people with a national identity.

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