I used to be an NPR junkie back in the years right before and immediately after the millennium. Anytime I channel surf and stop on NPR now for a minute or two it’s so predictable and boring. Also, I’m pretty sure if they did a study if you listen to it long enough your testosterone will drop by as much as 25%.
You are right on all counts Billy. Keep in mind that NPR isnt a monolith and 1A is produced by a specific group of people at one station. Taking UFOs seriously is still really new to a lot of people who don't follow the topic. Still though everybody should write to 1A and ask for a show with more knowledgeable guests. Shostak is appalling. Im no fan of TC at all to say the least, but as you say that interview was excellent.
Like most of the legacy media, NPR is typically waaay too in bed with "official sources say." Bringing Shostak ("There's no convincing evidence...) on board to comment on the evolving UAP story demonstrates yet again their timid and bland approach to big stories that don't involve the economy and Washington gamesmanship.
But if a UAP incident somehow affected the NASDAQ... they'd be all over it.
BTW I hate Fox News. The end really is near if they're leading the journalistic charge on this subject. I'd love to see Frontline do something on this subject but I suspect a lot of Frontline's behind the scenes people came out of the same cookie-cutter mold at the NPR people.
Sounds like lazy reporting by well-paid snobs. I've run into these types in my day job. Plus many of your NPR-types fall into a specific phylum in the journalism world of elitist snobs who couldn't land a gig at one of the networks or the New York Times, Wall Street Journal or Washinton Post.
I've always thought that Disclosure would happen when NPR and Rachel Maddow took the UFO subject seriously and put some of their resources and clout into investigating. Interesting that Fox is running with it and doing a decent job, but hey its "Faux News"
Fox's numbers allow them to take the kinds of chances that might intimidate other platforms, and Carlson was discussing UFOs well before 12/17. If other networks want to cede the high ground to such a uniquely pugilistic rival, I think that'd be a huge mistake but hey, their choice ...
I keep it pretty much locked into NPR as well, and I'm a supporter as well. That's why I don't want them to get a pass when they produce mediocre work -- they should be blazing trails here. Also, public radio can find much more qualified experts than me to discuss this subject, but thanks.
That's accurate. But an ombudsman or someone needs to keep an eye on what affiliates decide to put out there. UFOs have graduated from three-headed pigs to stone-cold bipartisan security concern. We can still joke about it, but let's also refrain from dispensing bulllshit.
Probably a generation thing but I find myself tuning off NPR more frequently. They feature artists and people that I never heard of or don't interest me. My guess in an effort to appeal to a younger audience. Since they are social media addicts not sure it will work.
It may not, but there's no alternative to making a play for younger demographics. I can't think of a better way to bring them onboard than reporting on the phenomenon as an urgent scientific mystery, and a recruiting tool for STEM studies. "Hey kids, according to the metadata, how long would it take for this object to go from San Diego to Tokyo?"
Unless DeSantis can make a connection of studying this phenomenon to "WOKE" and/or Grooming the teachers and students would welcome the chance to do real and interesting research. Maybe one of them can explain metadata to me!! :-)
Can we make a 50 cent call in Sarasota, or must we go further afield?
Actually, that phone booth was in Carmel. At least it was five years ago.
All the way over there?
Alas.
Fantastically written, well said. If only those who matter at NPR would read this.
I used to be an NPR junkie back in the years right before and immediately after the millennium. Anytime I channel surf and stop on NPR now for a minute or two it’s so predictable and boring. Also, I’m pretty sure if they did a study if you listen to it long enough your testosterone will drop by as much as 25%.
You are right on all counts Billy. Keep in mind that NPR isnt a monolith and 1A is produced by a specific group of people at one station. Taking UFOs seriously is still really new to a lot of people who don't follow the topic. Still though everybody should write to 1A and ask for a show with more knowledgeable guests. Shostak is appalling. Im no fan of TC at all to say the least, but as you say that interview was excellent.
Like most of the legacy media, NPR is typically waaay too in bed with "official sources say." Bringing Shostak ("There's no convincing evidence...) on board to comment on the evolving UAP story demonstrates yet again their timid and bland approach to big stories that don't involve the economy and Washington gamesmanship.
But if a UAP incident somehow affected the NASDAQ... they'd be all over it.
BTW I hate Fox News. The end really is near if they're leading the journalistic charge on this subject. I'd love to see Frontline do something on this subject but I suspect a lot of Frontline's behind the scenes people came out of the same cookie-cutter mold at the NPR people.
Quite possibly. I'd also bet that a number of them would jump at the chance to do it right.
Sounds like lazy reporting by well-paid snobs. I've run into these types in my day job. Plus many of your NPR-types fall into a specific phylum in the journalism world of elitist snobs who couldn't land a gig at one of the networks or the New York Times, Wall Street Journal or Washinton Post.
I've always thought that Disclosure would happen when NPR and Rachel Maddow took the UFO subject seriously and put some of their resources and clout into investigating. Interesting that Fox is running with it and doing a decent job, but hey its "Faux News"
Fox's numbers allow them to take the kinds of chances that might intimidate other platforms, and Carlson was discussing UFOs well before 12/17. If other networks want to cede the high ground to such a uniquely pugilistic rival, I think that'd be a huge mistake but hey, their choice ...
Pretty canny of them. It will draw people who don't usually watch FOX. Makes their ratings even higher.
Okay, this made me sad. I love NPR and count on them being the real experts. DANG. Intentional pants on fire or complacent - either is bad.
Maybe you could be the guest interviewer when they attempt to understand/explain this subject.
Great idea!! Should we bombard the station with recommendations? :-)
I keep it pretty much locked into NPR as well, and I'm a supporter as well. That's why I don't want them to get a pass when they produce mediocre work -- they should be blazing trails here. Also, public radio can find much more qualified experts than me to discuss this subject, but thanks.
But, it's an independent station and NPR merely syndicates it. They don't control the content. That's what I was told.
That's accurate. But an ombudsman or someone needs to keep an eye on what affiliates decide to put out there. UFOs have graduated from three-headed pigs to stone-cold bipartisan security concern. We can still joke about it, but let's also refrain from dispensing bulllshit.
great article Billy, and right on target!
c) All of the above.
Ding ding ding: It makes NPR look like a) it has an agenda, or b) it’s grown complacent about the public interest.
Probably a generation thing but I find myself tuning off NPR more frequently. They feature artists and people that I never heard of or don't interest me. My guess in an effort to appeal to a younger audience. Since they are social media addicts not sure it will work.
It may not, but there's no alternative to making a play for younger demographics. I can't think of a better way to bring them onboard than reporting on the phenomenon as an urgent scientific mystery, and a recruiting tool for STEM studies. "Hey kids, according to the metadata, how long would it take for this object to go from San Diego to Tokyo?"
Unless DeSantis can make a connection of studying this phenomenon to "WOKE" and/or Grooming the teachers and students would welcome the chance to do real and interesting research. Maybe one of them can explain metadata to me!! :-)