[Swprograms] Fwd: E-Update: WBEZ adds two new shows on Saturdays!

[Richard Cuff <richard@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

This is an interesting development.

WBEZ is the NPR "think radio"-formatted station serving Chicago,
making it one of the USA's most important stations of that genre due
to the size of its market.

They are taking space that had been devoted to an NPR-produced program
and instead taking two CBC programs.

This makes WBEZ more of an "international broadcaster", it would seem.

It is interesting to think about the role NPR has today versus 25
years ago -- NPR is certainly a much more mainstream offering and
provides a more comprehensive view of world affairs than any domestic
commercial broadcaster does.

One of the reasons I got started listening was due to the diversity of
views shortwave offered vs. US commercial radio.  BUT...had NPR been
as strong back in 1985 as it is today, and had it offered the "think
radio" format back then that is now popular. would I have bothered
getting interested in shortwave?  Or would NPR's and other US Public
Radio offerings been good enough for me?

Not 100% sure how I'd answer that question today...

R

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E-UPDATE FEBRUARY 5, 2009
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New shows on Saturdays

Starting this weekend, we've added the CBC's Definitely Not the Opera
(2-3 pm) and Ideas (3-4 pm) to our Saturday line-up.

These programs replace Weekend America, which has ceased production.

Definitely Not the Opera takes listeners on a fast-paced trip through
the cultural landscape of Canada and the world.

Ideas is a program about contemporary thought that explores social
issues, arts & culture, science & technology and more.

View and print our complete schedule, and tune in!



Celebrate international poetry

Friday, Feb 13, 8 pm
Join us for a celebration of internationally-acclaimed poets and
visionaries at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts (777 N.
Green St).

Chicago Public Radio Presents and UniVerse of Poetry present UniVerse
of Free Expression, featuring poetry readings, poetry films and a
celebratory remembrance, followed by an organic wine & cheese
reception. Sponsored by Chicago Decider and Whole Foods Market.

These lucky E-Update readers won free tickets: Janet Barrett, Warren
G. Blackmon, Melissa Marquardt, Julie Watson, Laura West.

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Monday, Feb 9, 8 pm
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!'s Peter Sagal headlines an evening of
romance, love, fidelity and similar afflictions at the Poetry Center
of Chicago's No Love for Love Benefit at Victory Gardens Biograph
Theater (2433 N. Lincoln).

Performances by Rosie Forrest, Edward Thomas-Herrera, Robbie Q. Telfer
and filmmaker Steve Delahoyde. Hosted by Time Out Chicago's Jonathan
Messinger.

Tickets are $20, $150 for a VIP reception with Peter Sagal. Visit the
Poetry Center for tickets and info.



Ben heads to the Big Apple

Ben Calhoun here. You may or may not have heard—but after nearly a
decade with WBEZ, I'm leaving my post at the station. My wife's taken
a job in New York, and I'm leaving to join her there.

There have been few decisions in my life that have been so
bittersweet. Over the years, the WBEZ community has shaped my passion
for the work I love, given me opportunities of a lifetime, challenged
me and brought me immeasurable joy.

As I head east, I just wanted to express my deepest gratitude to you.
Until next time—many, many thanks.  --Ben

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