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Good News from the Trenches

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Back on the horse?? Some news bits from east and west: KCPB, Coast Community Radio in Oregon is adding two hours a day to its classical roster from 8 to 10 pm, and will include live performances from various orchestras and festivals.  KCPB is a dual-format station that now airs 9 hours a day of classical music on weekdays.  From the publication Coast Weekend: According to Coast Community Radio Program Director Elizabeth Menetrey, the change in format comes in response to growing demand for classical programs from KCPB listeners. I think the moral … Continue Reading

The Simeone Saga – With Updates

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NEW UPDATE: From Bob Edwards’ Facebook Page:

God forbid that someone who believes in public radio values also embraces social and economic justice. That’s so 1970’s! Opera lovers for justice must be quashed like a bug. It’s a dangerous scourge that threatens Wall Street contributions.

My sincere apologies for a long absence.   Considering how the blogs generated and perpetuated a ridiculous brouhaha, maybe be it would be best if I’d sit back and be quiet, but the tale of Lisa Simeone participating in Occupy DC has been too entertaining too ignore.  In fact, it hit the top of Yahoo News this morning.  Scroll down for update as of 10/21 at 10:25 pm PDT

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WEKU’s New Classical Service in Kentucky

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Thanks to Greg Kostraba of WBAA in West Lafayette, IN for the news on WEKU’s long-awaited classical re-launch.

From Kentucky.com:

Public radio station WEKU-88.9 FM has signed a three-year deal to launch its long-discussed classical music station in Central Kentucky. Beginning July 1, WKYL-102.1 FM in Lawrenceburg will be home to the genre that defined WEKU before the Richmond-based station’s switch last year to news and talk, which irked some longtime listeners.

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The Man Who Would Be Kling

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Published on Current.org, April 20, 2011 By Mike Janssen Kling’s successor at American Public Media and MPR: Jon McTaggart “American Public Media Group, parent of American Public Media and Minnesota Public Radio, announced April 20 that Chief Operating Officer Jon McTaggart will succeed Bill Kling as president and c.e.o. The unanimous choice of the APMG Board, McTaggart has worked for MPR since 1983, save for two three-year stints in other fields. His promotion July 1 will conclude Kling’s 44-year tenure as the media organization’s first and only leader. APMG operates 42 stations, … Continue Reading

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