[Swprograms] Programmes I Like ( # 12)

[Peter Bowen <peter.bowen@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Insight"--Radio Netherlands:

   Here's another hidden gem of the international radio world.

   "Insight" bills itself as a "look behind the Dutch headlines", and
I suppose that it is, in a way. But it much more. It is really the
musings of one fellow by the name of Robert Greene, who is a veteran
of the Radio Netherlands team.

   Each week, Robert provides a four-minute, rambling commentary on a
topic that is loosely drawn from something in the previous week's
Dutch news. These topics are not only political, but can come from a
wide range of fields, and usually touch something of interest in his
personal or professional life. Thus, he has a vested interest in the
topic, providing a motive for the rather argumentative and opinionated
sounding-off that follows.

   Underlying the somewhat verbose ramblings that he provides lies a
real commentary and analysis of a current topic. In all cases, his
comments are designed to cut away the "bull" of the topic and reach
the truth. He advises his listeners to do likewise in their own
analysis.

   The host is very open about his likes and dislikes, and laces his
diatribe with liberal doses of wit, criticism, cynicism, sarcasm, and
humour. If that wasn't enough, he can be disrespectful, blunt, and a
(self-admitted) pompous ass. Unfortunately, there are few similar
opinion pieces on international radio.

   Although I can have difficulty with his arrogance, and slight
accent, I very much enjoy his pieces nevertheless. It is indeed very
good when, in an age of political correctness, someone goes out on a
limb to express strong views that may be at odds with the prevailing
trend.

   Well done, Mr, Greene.

Website:   http://www2.rnw.nl/rnw/en/radioprogrammes/insight

E-Mail:     N/A

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