Re: [Swprograms] [Internetradio] Fwd: [Swlfest] The Fight for the Future of NPR

2016-04-11 Thread John Figliozzi 
Yeah, there are some parallels to be sure between the decline in shortwave 
usage by “dedicated” international broadcasters and the challenges posed to 
NPR, its stations and affiliates.  In my view, this is simply because the 
distribution outlets have expanded to a number of platforms, some of which 
prove to be a more efficient access point for certain “customers”.  Older 
listeners have a comfortable relationship with the established platforms like 
shortwave and traditional terrestrial radio.  So, many of them figure “Why 
should I change?”  It’s a young person’s world in many ways, though; and there 
will always be those that will cater to the newcomers especially if the 
newcomers seem to trend away from what us oldsters would term “the tried and 
true”.  It has always been thus.  It just happens on a faster rotation today — 
or so it seems.

Tom, I was surprised to read that you have no affinity for podcasts.  Do you 
not like the option to listen when you’re ready to listen instead of having to 
make an appointment to do so?  Or is it just public radio and podcasting 
content in general however it is distributed that fails to meet your 
expectations?

John Figliozzi
Sarasota, FL

> On Apr 11, 2016, at 1:28 PM, Richard Cuff  wrote:
> 
> An interesting view of NPR that these groups can appreciate...
> 
> RC
> 
> 
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Thomas Sundstrom 
> Date: Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 1:09 PM
> Subject: [Swlfest] The Fight for the Future of NPR
> To: swlf...@hard-core-dx.com
> 
> 
> http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/cover_story/2016/04/the_fight_for_the_future_of_npr_can_public_radio_survive_the_podcast_revolution.html
> 
> "A slow-moving bureaucracy. An antiquated business model. A horde of
> upstart competitors. Can National Public Radio survive?"
> 
> An interesting look at the antiquated US public radio in the midst of
> overall declines in terrestrial radio. I don't know if I agree that
> podcasts are a reason for the declining NPR audiences. (Despite living
> on the internet since 1993, I just don't care for podcasts, past or
> present.) In my opinion, the program content and presentation is
> stupefying dull. Your mileage may vary. :)
> 
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Re: [Swprograms] Fwd: [Swlfest] The Fight for the Future of NPR

2016-04-11 Thread Stephen Michael Kellat 
A limited amount of PRI programming is aired by RNZI, if memory serves.  The 
last time I was working in-region a cut-down version of A Prairie Home 
Companion aired.

Stephen Michael Kellat

On Mon, 11 Apr 2016 09:41:14 -0800
"Paul B. Walker, Jr."  wrote:

> Actually AFRTS shortwave is likely gone... Diego Garcia is off (their
> am on 1485? Is off) and Guam is off too I think.
> 
> But if you think this is ok then it's ok by me.  I work for a station
> that's an NPR affiliate but more so community radio then NPR
> 
> Paul
> 
> 
> On Monday, April 11, 2016, Richard Cuff  wrote:
> 
> > Hi Paul - both of these groups have long been about radio content;
> > back in the late 1990s, when I formed the swprograms group,
> > shortwave listening was still something that was easy to do and was
> > the source for most interesting radio (aside from NPR).
> >
> > Frankly, the swprograms group was a lot more active back then as
> > well; nowadays there's very little message traffic here.
> >
> > Truth be told, someone who was truly a legend in the shortwave
> > listening -- Tom Sundstrom -- flagged this for the SWLFEST group;
> > and I probably wouldn't have seen it otherwise.
> >
> > And, to your later comment of NPR having "...nothing to do with
> > shortwave..." -- not exactly:  NPR programming airs on AFRTS, which
> > still has a small SW presence; when AFRTS had a bigger shortwave
> > presence years ago, NPR programming could be heard quite easily on
> > shortwave!
> >
> > As the owner of this list, I've occasionally allowed our topics to
> > drift beyond the narrow definition of shortwave for an interesting
> > "big picture" discussion about radio.  If that bothers you, you're
> > welcome to unsubscribe at any time.
> >
> > Richard Cuff
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 1:29 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr.
> > > wrote:
> > > And what does NPR have to do with Shortwave radio? I view this as
> > > off
> > topic
> > > and not appropriate for this group
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Re: [Swprograms] Fwd: [Swlfest] The Fight for the Future of NPR

2016-04-11 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr. 
But NPR has NOTHING to do with shortwave!

On Monday, April 11, 2016, david goren  wrote:

> …it’s related to a big picture view of the decline of terrestrial radio
> including shortwave. Interesting piece.
>
> On Apr 11, 2016, at 1:29 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. <
> walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com
> > wrote:
>
> And what does NPR have to do with Shortwave radio? I view this as off
> topic and not appropriate for this group
>
> Paul
>
> On Monday, April 11, 2016, Richard Cuff  > wrote:
>
>> An interesting view of NPR that these groups can appreciate...
>>
>> RC
>>
>>
>> -- Forwarded message --
>> From: Thomas Sundstrom 
>> Date: Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 1:09 PM
>> Subject: [Swlfest] The Fight for the Future of NPR
>> To: swlf...@hard-core-dx.com
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/cover_story/2016/04/the_fight_for_the_future_of_npr_can_public_radio_survive_the_podcast_revolution.html
>>
>> "A slow-moving bureaucracy. An antiquated business model. A horde of
>> upstart competitors. Can National Public Radio survive?"
>>
>> An interesting look at the antiquated US public radio in the midst of
>> overall declines in terrestrial radio. I don't know if I agree that
>> podcasts are a reason for the declining NPR audiences. (Despite living
>> on the internet since 1993, I just don't care for podcasts, past or
>> present.) In my opinion, the program content and presentation is
>> stupefying dull. Your mileage may vary. :)
>>
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Re: [Swprograms] Fwd: [Swlfest] The Fight for the Future of NPR

2016-04-11 Thread david goren 
…it’s related to a big picture view of the decline of terrestrial radio 
including shortwave. Interesting piece.

> On Apr 11, 2016, at 1:29 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. 
>  wrote:
> 
> And what does NPR have to do with Shortwave radio? I view this as off topic 
> and not appropriate for this group 
> 
> Paul 
> 
> On Monday, April 11, 2016, Richard Cuff  > wrote:
> An interesting view of NPR that these groups can appreciate...
> 
> RC
> 
> 
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Thomas Sundstrom >
> Date: Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 1:09 PM
> Subject: [Swlfest] The Fight for the Future of NPR
> To: swlf...@hard-core-dx.com 
> 
> 
> http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/cover_story/2016/04/the_fight_for_the_future_of_npr_can_public_radio_survive_the_podcast_revolution.html
>  
> 
> 
> "A slow-moving bureaucracy. An antiquated business model. A horde of
> upstart competitors. Can National Public Radio survive?"
> 
> An interesting look at the antiquated US public radio in the midst of
> overall declines in terrestrial radio. I don't know if I agree that
> podcasts are a reason for the declining NPR audiences. (Despite living
> on the internet since 1993, I just don't care for podcasts, past or
> present.) In my opinion, the program content and presentation is
> stupefying dull. Your mileage may vary. :)
> 
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Re: [Swprograms] Fwd: [Swlfest] The Fight for the Future of NPR

2016-04-11 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr. 
And what does NPR have to do with Shortwave radio? I view this as off topic
and not appropriate for this group

Paul

On Monday, April 11, 2016, Richard Cuff  wrote:

> An interesting view of NPR that these groups can appreciate...
>
> RC
>
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Thomas Sundstrom >
> Date: Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 1:09 PM
> Subject: [Swlfest] The Fight for the Future of NPR
> To: swlf...@hard-core-dx.com 
>
>
>
> http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/cover_story/2016/04/the_fight_for_the_future_of_npr_can_public_radio_survive_the_podcast_revolution.html
>
> "A slow-moving bureaucracy. An antiquated business model. A horde of
> upstart competitors. Can National Public Radio survive?"
>
> An interesting look at the antiquated US public radio in the midst of
> overall declines in terrestrial radio. I don't know if I agree that
> podcasts are a reason for the declining NPR audiences. (Despite living
> on the internet since 1993, I just don't care for podcasts, past or
> present.) In my opinion, the program content and presentation is
> stupefying dull. Your mileage may vary. :)
>
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[Swprograms] Fwd: [Swlfest] The Fight for the Future of NPR

2016-04-11 Thread Richard Cuff 
An interesting view of NPR that these groups can appreciate...

RC


-- Forwarded message --
From: Thomas Sundstrom 
Date: Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 1:09 PM
Subject: [Swlfest] The Fight for the Future of NPR
To: swlf...@hard-core-dx.com


http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/cover_story/2016/04/the_fight_for_the_future_of_npr_can_public_radio_survive_the_podcast_revolution.html

"A slow-moving bureaucracy. An antiquated business model. A horde of
upstart competitors. Can National Public Radio survive?"

An interesting look at the antiquated US public radio in the midst of
overall declines in terrestrial radio. I don't know if I agree that
podcasts are a reason for the declining NPR audiences. (Despite living
on the internet since 1993, I just don't care for podcasts, past or
present.) In my opinion, the program content and presentation is
stupefying dull. Your mileage may vary. :)


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