So... I listen to WAMC Northeast Public Radio A LOT. One of my favorite programs is Harry Shearer's (Spinal Tap and The Simpsons fame) Le Show, broadcast Sundays at 1 p.m. WAMC is conducting its most ambitious fund drive EVER. Proactively responding to a ground swell of national budget cutting of "discretionary" spending which loudly includes resistance to support of public radio and television stations, WAMC is determined to raise $1 million from its mid-market audience and maintain its viability and independence.
I try to "put my money where my mouth is" in supporting WAMC and made a specific donation during Harry Shearer's time slot. However, I was very unhappy about the manner in which this time slot was introduced by the radio station and emailed an (if I do say so myself) elegantly worded complaint.
In LESS THAN 24 HOURS, Alan Chartock, the President/CEO of WAMC (in the midst of what has to be one of the most stressful fund-raising campaigns he has ever waged) responded to my email, after unsuccessfully attempting to reach me by PHONE! Does he agree with my complaint? I don't think so. Does he consider my opinion important? A big, resounding YES!
Why is this public radio station so incredibly important to me personally? The call-in shows (Vox Pop) during which I have an "equal" opportunity to express my opinions and concerns about important issues of the day; the invaluable local and NPR programming that informs my mind and stimulates my brain; the riveting interviews with local, state and national personalities; the once-a-month poetry hour during which listeners call in and read or recite their favorite poems; the conviction that WAMC is "my" station.
If WAMC discontinues broadcasting Le Show, I will be crushed. I will NOT stop supporting this extremely valuable public resource.
Here's what I think...
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