Oregon Media Insiders

While it's good to give a voice to a few people who make it through the screening process, that really isn't enough. To cut the only local daily news program (even though it left much to be desired) is not a good way to serve the listeners.

I'm surprised that only James X called out Morgan for her claim that successful stations are "those that have strong ratings and revenue from listeners," instead of the positive impact they have on their communities, or the voice they give to those traditionally shut out of the media. In my opinion, OPB (as a typical extension of the larger NPR network) is once again proving why it makes more sense to pledge to community stations who actually serve their listeners with diverse viewpoints, a wide range of voices, and plenty of local news.