WRNI volunteer

What is your favorite WRNI/NPR program and why?

It's hard for me to pick one, because all of the programs have something different to offer, as far as subject matter is concerned. What I like about many of the programs, is that they take as much of an unbiased approach to issues and subjects as anyone is going to anywhere else.

How did you discover WRNI?

I accidentally discovered it while searching for a radio station one day in my car. I had listened to NPR previously on other radio stations, but either due to poor reception, or the fact that the actual NPR programming was limited, I never listened to it often until I became aware of WRNI.

Who is your favorite NPR/WRNI personality and why?

I'd say Tom Ashbrook of "On Point", because he will often ask the tough questions about the tough issues that I really want to know about, and he is not afraid to call anybody out when he senses that he is not getting the truth. I think that more interviewers should be as thorough, and as persistent as he is.

What inspired you to support WRNI?

The simple fact that it is up to us as listeners who really depend on what NPR provides. Even though I can't do much, I'm always of the belief that anything is better than nothing. If WRNI were to not be around because of listener support, I would not be happy with myself for not doing anything at all.

What does independence mean to you?

Independence means having the ability to form sound opinions and points of view about anything without information that is filtered or spun around for the wrong reasons, whatever they may be. Having information that educates and enriches my life is incredibly important to me.

Describe WRNI in 3 words:

Vital. Informative. Local.

Describe pledge drives in 3 words:

Support what's important.