WRNI listeners since 2000

What is your favorite WRNI/NPR program and why?

Mary: Tell me More. Interesting and diverse topics.

Alec: Here are three: Weekend Edition Saturday with Scott Simon and Dan Schorr, for news and commentary. Living on Earth with Steve Curwood, for better understanding the earth and the life on it. This American Life with Ira Glass, for captivating stories with familiar themes.

Please share your most memorable driveway moment.

Mary: The 2008 election

Alec: Although there have been many news breaking stories and interviews, it was Brian Unger's Report on Thanksgiving speeches that kept me in my car, laughing out loud.

How did you discover WRNI?

Mary: Searching for my local NPR station

Alec: Shortly after moving to RI from Cambridge, MA, in 2000, I found it on 1290AM and have been listening ever since.

Who is your favorite NPR/WRNI personality and why?

Mary: Terry Gross. Fantastic interviews.

Alec: Terry Gross, for in depth interviews with exceptional background knowledge and preparation.

What inspired you to support WRNI?

Mary: Keep it local.

Alec: Desire to have an NPR station that's locally owned, operated and uniquely serving Rhode Islanders.

What does independence mean to you?

Mary: Being proud to have our own station.

Alec: Freedom with responsibility.

Describe WRNI in 3 words:

Mary: Interesting, local, current

Alec: Enlightening, Accessible, Progressive

Describe pledge drives in 3 words:

Mary: Generosity, connecting, thoughtful

Alec: Giving, Opportunity, Reaffirmation