Re: [Swprograms] Programmes I Like ( # 12)

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I too enjoy Robert Greene very much but his days are numbered as he has hit 
sixty-five,  the mandatory age of retirement in The Nethertlands.

Mick Delmage
Sherwood Park, Alberta


Quoting 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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