I have a lot to thank the previous occupant of my hotel room. I set the radio alarm clock for an early morning call and was very pleasantly awoken by Chicago Public Radio. Having grown up (well from about 10 years old anyway) listening to the BBC's Radio 4 it was good to hear a balanced version of the news without any commercials (effectively just announcements as to who helps pay the bills at CPR) and, most importantly, presented in a way that the personality of the newsreader didn't impede the delivery of the news. National Public Radio deserves a bigger audience and the previous occupant of my room has my thanks for making my mornings in Chicago TV-free and altogether more interesting.
Posted by Joe at June 26, 2003 04:09 AMNPR is truly one of America's best-hidden treasures.
(Trying to think of any American treasures, hidden or otherwise.)
Posted by: DJ at June 26, 2003 04:51 AMThere are loads of American treasures - come on think harder. :+)
Posted by: Joe at June 26, 2003 10:17 PM