Waiting For The Bean To Drop

Car Talk was a nice way to spend 20 minutes on a Saturday morning drive to the farmer’s market or your drug dealer. I’ve used this space to spit on Prairie Home Companion but I have no beef with Car Talk. While PHC seems produced to within an inch of its life to make sure it’s the same every week, Car Talk was improvisational. You felt like you actually knew these guys and it felt good to spend time with them. Also, if you’re not a “car person” you couldn’t help but learn something.

The larger issue of public radio’s direction is too complex for my glib style and limited space, but there seem to be some flowers growing through the concrete. LiveWire, Wits, even Snap Judgment with the self-loving Glynn Washington are bringing new formats, ideas, and sharp content to the airwaves. It’s up to us to cast aside the same old, tired shows and support these up and comers.

I told the Tens it wasn’t over. Our Catroll Cabal held a web conference last Wednesday and hammered out plans for the next six weeks. Phase one was Friday night’s massive breach of trust between Andrew and Bean Baxter. The Cuyahoga Clam is right that, due to his really looking forward to opening that email, this one cut to the bone. Shout out to “Senior Operative” Bean on a job well executed. We think you will also enjoy Phase Two and please keep those suggestion cards and letters coming.

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