NPR, haters of Justice Thomas and probably of country music as well, actually speaks nicely of both? Perhaps there is still hope in this world!
Because I drive around all day for my job, and talk radio on the weekends is ridiculously boring (four hour show on MORTGAGES??? REALLY?), I end up listening to NPR a good deal. I like the quiz shows and Prairie Home Companion. NPR is actually seeming to TRY to be more in the middle.
At the risk of (again) having my conservative cred questioned, I will opine that there is some good stuff in npr. I found this while browsing in “Fresh Air.” I find the hostess of that show to be a very good interviewer. On Roe v Wade Day this year she did a remarkable interview wit ha pro lifer.
That being said, should the FedGov be subsidizing any form of broadcast communication? No.
I participate in a shape note singing group. A couple of years ago, we sang on the local npr station on a locally produced live music show. I contribute a small amount of my money because I think it is the right thing to do.