Listen to WRNI on their way to school

What is your favorite WRNI/NPR program and why?

Ben: Fresh Air, because the interviews are interesting and I learn about other people’s lives - and that makes me appreciate my life.

Tyler: Do I have to choose? I know which program is my kids’ least favorite – Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, because when it’s on they’re not allowed to talk, move or bother me in any way until it’s over. They cheer for me, though, when I get a question right.

Please share your most memorable driveway moment.

Tyler: I believe it involved tears and the inability to turn my ignition off.

Ben: It drives me nuts when Mom won’t let us into the house till she turns the radio off.

How did you discover WRNI?

Tyler: I don’t remember the unique moment when I discovered the station; it became part of our lives organically.

Who is your favorite NPR/WRNI personality and why?

Tyler: Bob Seay, because in the course of my work a few years ago I chanced to speak with him over the phone, and he was helpful and charming. No swelled WRNI head!

What inspired you to support WRNI?

Tyler: Rhode Island is a fascinating state with unique politics, a rich history and an often quirky culture. WRNI reflects on, reports on, and discusses both the subtle and the glaring aspects of our state.

Ben: People who are political don’t have anything else to listen to, so if WRNI went away the political thinkers wouldn’t have any radio.

What does independence mean to you?

Ben: One thing: to be your own person and not have anyone tell you what to do.

Describe WRNI in 3 words:

Ben:
Educational
Informative
Cool

Describe pledge drives in 3 words:

Ben:
Helpful
Rewarding
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