For years I wrongly poo-pooed NPR as being radio for old people. Even though I am older now, I was wrong. NPR is a source of interesting, thought provoking and entertaining information that makes me feel more knowledgeable about and connected to the world around me. Here now are my Top Ten favorite things about NPR.
10. The Political Junkie- Every Wednesday Ken Rudin comes on Talk of the Nation and spews his vast knowledge of US politics for 35 minutes. It's very informative.
9. NPR.com- The website is chalk full of articles and audio clips from all the NPR contributors and programs.
8. Dori Anisman- The lady who answers the phones on The Diane Rehm Show- you my girl, Dori!
7. Frank Deford- Every Wednesday on Morning Edition, sports writer Frank DeFord gives a great 3-5 minute commentary on a pertinent sports topic. He's been doing this a long time, and it shows.
6. Salt Lake's local NPR stations- KUER and KCPW
5. Lakshmi Singh- She is easily one of my top three favorite Sikh reporters.
4. Science Friday- Ira Flato is a science master, and he sounds exactly like Alan Alda.
3. Diane Rehm's Friday News Roundup- A nice capper to the week that was. I always feel very smart and connected after both the international and domestic hours.
2. Ira Glass- Even though he isn't actually employed by NPR, his immensely popular show, This American Life, is featured on many NPR affiliates. He's coming to Salt Lake later this month, and I intend to see him.
1. RadioLab- I've already sung the praises of this show in an earlier post, but I don't care because it is that good.
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