"Tell Me More" hosted by Michelle Martin has just been axed by NPR. I am upset. One of the best

[kelliekat44]

radio talk shows on the air. NPR claims it is for cost cutting reasons. So, as always, the minority/female/socially conscience programs always get the ax. Her show pulled over 1.2 million each day and covered many of the important political and social issues not covered in depth by the MSM. I wish I could get my membership contributions back.

[shenmue]

1. That's a shame

[Mika]

2. Yep. NPR has nothing left for me to listen to, except Prairie Home Companion.

[Cha]

3. Sorry kellie.. I don't listen to radio but I can imagine how you feel.

[Tarheel_Dem]

4. Most days, I listen to NPR all day. Tell Me More wasn't one of my shows. But I've noticed that....

think tanks like AEI, the CATO Institute are getting much more space at the table these days. Lots of deep pockets at rightwing think tanks. I have a feeling this a survival move, but I understand your pain. I hope Michelle lands on her feet someplace else.

[leftyohiolib]

5. it's what happens every time the left finds an outlet. the right weasels it's way in and destroys it

the t.v. then radio now theyre working on destroying the internet

[kelliekat44]

6. I loved the way Michelle asked the tough, probative questions and let no one off the hook. nt

[scarletwoman]

7. It sure sounded like a raw deal - I heard about it on NPR on my way home from work.

I don't believe I ever heard the show, "Tell Me More", since I work during the day, M-F. I'm damn sorry, though, that now I'll never get the chance. From the description I heard, it sounded like it was excellent radio journalism.

I'm with you - seems like "cost-cutting" always manages to come at the expense of minority voices.

[Liberal_in_LA]

8. too bad

[Scuba]

9. It's being replaced by "The Clean Coal Hour".

[msanthrope]

10. I stopped giving to NPR/WHYY once they allowed the Republican takeover of

public radio. I liked that show!!!