KCRW-FM, the Los Angeles-based NPR affiliate known worldwide for innovative music programming, just deleted "Day to Day" from its lineup. The sound of much gasping and rending of garments can be heard today in Hollywood.
I'm the program's regular technology contributor, and I'm really bummed about KCRW's decision. Apparently so are KCRW listeners: I got a bunch of email about it over the weekend.
I'm proud to be part of "Day to Day." I have much respect for hosts Alex Chadwick, Madeleine Brand, and Noah Adams; and for each of the reporters, editors, and producers who work so hard to it an unmissable source of news and opinion.
Nobody goes into public radio news to get rich. A strong public service ethic drives this program. Everyone I work with on the program is there because they believe in it, because they want to make a difference, because they want to produce great work, and because they love it. If you feel the same way about the show, I encourage you to let the management at KCRW know. Bring back "Day to Day"!
email link, phone: 310-450-5183, postal: KCRW, attn: Ruth Seymour, General Manager/Program Director, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, Ca. 90405, USA.
The good news, however, is that "Day to Day" can still be heard on more than a hundred other affiliate stations around the country (including LA's KPCC, where it airs at 9AM weekdays). And for folks out of range of those FM signals, each day's program is streamed online, and available there in permanent archive.
(Thanks, Rochelle!)
