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From the NPR internal memo (quoted on Gawker):

We have eliminated all FY09 merit increases for the senior team, which includes all vice presidents and executive staff. All other staff will receive their January merit increases as planned.

They're axing two shows and laying off 64 people, but still giving out raises?

That sucks...I like listening to News & Notes on the days I work late and end up driving home at night! Are they replacing it with anything or is it just going to be a broadcast of whatever's on channel 13 at the time?

"Day to Day" never made an impression on me -- I know I listened to it occasionally, but couldn't pick it out of a lineup if you played me bits of similar shows -- but I will miss "News & Notes," which could probably have used a more descriptive title. Like Bailey-boo, I used to catch it on the way home from my night gig, and I always enjoyed it and listened to it anytime I was out during that hour. It took a while for me to realize what the show's connecting thread was, which is both good and bad; it's good that it sent the message it was for a broader audience than JUST the black demographic, but it's a shame in that its demise may have been abetted by a title that is both non-descriptive and nondescript.

Sometimes I wish KERA would become more like KUT in Austin, although I think KUT plays a little *too much* music.

With all due respect, Rick. Your frozen pledges were in the minority. Pledges increased after they went to a new format. But I do wish they had another outlet for music, too.

correction "hear" not "here"

I typed too fast

If you want music... dont forget the station 'just to the left' of KERA on your FM dial

89.3 KNON

For 25 years we've been playing the music people want... and will continue to do so...

We are not PUBLIC radio... but COMMUNITY radio...

We now have an HD1 and HD2 format.. we run Democracy Now and Tavis Smiley..

Ya want MUSIC... come and take a listen!!!!

We've got over 20 different formats!!!

Wierd Warren
Host of the Sonic Burrito Radio Show
10p to 12m Sundays

89.3 KNON Dallas/Ft. Worth
HD 1 and HD2

For over 25 years still THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE!!!!