Michigan Radio drops "Radio" from its name

[TC Talks]

The left always shuts down comments when they don't like them. So much for freedom of thought.

Are you aware that there is a group lobbying to limit the number of secular stations in the US? Since the FCC is focused on emerging media, it very well could gain traction.

You should support the movement, Kristian broadcasters seek to limit all kinds of free thought.

[Matt]

The left always shuts down comments when they don't like them. So much for freedom of thought.

First, it's hilarious that you're calling me a leftist because I recognize that Trump is a garbage human being. Christian radio is hot garbage and a waste of space.

[FredLeonard]

I don't like this move. Michigan Public Media would've been a much better name than "Michigan Public."

There was nothing wrong with the Michigan Radio name, either. They should've left it alone.

https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2633 ... an-public/

There was a lot wrong with the "Michigan Radio" name. The name implies that WUOM and it's repeaters are a state public radio network. There are some of those: Minnesota Public Radio, Wisconsin Public Radio and several others around the country. But not in Michigan. And a couple of repeaters does not make a single station into a network.

[radioandtventhusiast]

I feel this was a very weird decision on the University's part to get rid of the name. That old logo they had was cool in my opinion. I understand that times have changed with how you get audio content, so I can understand their POV, but if I had no idea this was a radio station, I could think this could be a public transit system, a school district, or even a TV show of some kind. Michigan Public Media would've been a much better name. I don't have all that much to complain about as the programming and personalities are all the same.

[Paul Richards]

The government needs to stop the federal tax payer dollars going to National Public Radio and PBS. There is no need for tax payers to pay for the garbage and propaganda that is on NPR and PBS. National Propaganda Radio and PBS is a waste of taxpayers money, defund NPR and PBS.

[TC Talks]

The government needs to stop the federal tax payer dollars going to National Public Radio and PBS. There is no need for tax payers to pay for the garbage and propaganda that is on NPR and PBS. National Propaganda Radio and PBS is a waste of taxpayers money, defund NPR and PBS.

Learn how CPB works you idiot.

[Paul Richards]

The government needs to stop the federal tax payer dollars going to National Public Radio and PBS. There is no need for tax payers to pay for the garbage and propaganda that is on NPR and PBS. National Propaganda Radio and PBS is a waste of taxpayers money, defund NPR and PBS.

Learn how CPB works you idiot.

Explain how it works. (Of course this will be coming from a Liberal Mental Midget) but go ahead and give us a crash course of how CPB works. Also include the fact that 23% government funding goes to NPR (and not 1% as NPR wants the public to believe) 39% to PBS. Please don’t include your liberal bullshit while you play school teacher. Moron.

[TC Talks]

The CPB funds public radio stations. Those stations purchase programs from suppliers like NPR, Pacifica and AMP. There are many stations which receive funds and do not subscribe to these program services.

Public Television is slightly different.

If the 600+ stations from all voting districts in the country don't support the programs, they go away. This includes MAGA areas.

[CurlyHoward]

The stupid 700 screen name shut in retard probably thinks 39 percent of the federal budget should fund Newsmax.

[FredLeonard]

Basically, public radio (and TV) don't need government subsidies. Time was they did but they don't now. They get money from listeners and they get even more money from corporate underwriters. And they get money from what for all practical purposes are infomercials. In most markets, they have fancy quarters, the most up to date equipment, high salaries for management and often enough left over to launch for profit subsidiaries. Whatever your politics, whatever you think of their programming, they don't need government money.

[TC Talks]

Basically, public radio (and TV) don't need government subsidies. Time was they did but they don't now. They get money from listeners and they get even more money from corporate underwriters. And they get money from what for all practical purposes are infomercials. In most markets, they have fancy quarters, the most up to date equipment, high salaries for management and often enough left over to launch for profit subsidiaries. Whatever your politics, whatever you think of their programming, they don't need government money.

How did you reach this conclusion?

Are you a public insider?

[Paul Richards]

Basically, public radio (and TV) don't need government subsidies. Time was they did but they don't now. They get money from listeners and they get even more money from corporate underwriters. And they get money from what for all practical purposes are infomercials. In most markets, they have fancy quarters, the most up to date equipment, high salaries for management and often enough left over to launch for profit subsidiaries. Whatever your politics, whatever you think of their programming, they don't need government money.

Agreed . Defund NPR and PBS.

[FredLeonard]

Basically, public radio (and TV) don't need government subsidies. Time was they did but they don't now. They get money from listeners and they get even more money from corporate underwriters. And they get money from what for all practical purposes are infomercials. In most markets, they have fancy quarters, the most up to date equipment, high salaries for management and often enough left over to launch for profit subsidiaries. Whatever your politics, whatever you think of their programming, they don't need government money.

Agreed . Defund NPR and PBS.

Would you be so adamant about removing CPB funding from public radio and TV if you agreed with the viewpoints expressed? Sounds like this is just about politics for you and your desire to suppress any views other than your own.