Re: [Swprograms] Will NPR replace the VOA as America's English-language voice?

[John Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At least it's not Fox.

On Feb 12, 2006, at 4:20 PM, Richard Cuff wrote:

> NPR to replace the VOA in Berlin...
>
> This is something I have long recommended... since the developed world
> would benefit more from NPR's programming than the VOA's programming
> in terms of information, education and entertainment.
>
> Why?  Because NPR has already invested in the programming... might as
> well leverage that investment and then have the VOA produce
> programming that is not within the scope of any other broadcasters.
>
> Oh, wait.  That's what they plan to do...at least the second half of
> that...by focusing on Arabic services.
>
> http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/02/12/business/radio13.php
>
> Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA  USA
>
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