Donna Quoted in CBS Marketwatch

[Bill O'Neill]

> A better story would have looked at how NPR is under all the
> same commercial
> pressures as commercial radio and has done as much to homogenize radio
> across the country as Clear Channel.
>
> -- Dan Billings, Bowdoinham, Maine

I noted in the story that it seemed to fork early in the piece and by the end I
was left wanting to know more of what NPR was thinking when they tanked the 25
year veteran of the program.  Is it Edwards' age-demo?  Was his contract up and
he wanted too much cash (doubtful)? Who is in the wings?

My Morning Edition listening has waxed and waned over the years but the giggly
jubulence is undeniable whenever they are taking a shot on the conservative's
goal. For balance, it's not too different from Fox & Friends' approach to taking
on the left, but a lowly rated morning cable show versus a heritage network
staple are two very different offerings.  I'll miss Edwards' and his, "This is
morning EDITION......I'm Bob Edwards."

Bill O'Neill