I’m curious to know what folks here think about the current state of NPR, specifically what I perceive to be a proliferation of conservative commentators and interviewees. Seems like every time I turn around I’m hearing from some Capitol Hill neanderthal or think-tank shill.
In particular, I’m sick of hearing from that asshat Jonah Goldberg. Steve Inskeep really yucked it up with him this morning, seeming just delighted to be on the air with him! Buddies, you know.
Has anyone dropped their NPR membership over this? I’m afraid I’m considering it. NPR used to be so good, but it has declined in several significant ways, I think. I’m not sure I want any of my donations going to folks like Goldberg. But does the good still outweigh the bad at NPR?