Cleve Callison

Friday Feedback for May 10, 2013

Cleve Callison — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

We read a lot of listener comments during our on-air fund drives. But we also get pledges and comments year-round. Here are some that I found from people who pledged after our drive ended on March 27^th:

Catherine Powell wrote:

I love the talk, education, commentary, and entertainment programs: Wait, Wait; Car Talk; This American Life; Diane Rehm; Prairie Home; and news.

Judith Erickson of Southport wrote:

[I] Love "Car Talk" "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me'", "Fresh Air", "Science Friday", etc.

Friday Feedback for April 19, 2013

Cleve Callison — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:52:10 +0000

Jemila’s back. And her listeners couldn’t be happier.

Friday Feedback for April 12, 2013

Cleve Callison — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:52:49 +0000

Karen Gilbert of Southport wrote:

NPR is discarding the enlightening, wonderful program, Talk of the Nation and Neal Conan, the fine unbiased, gentleman journalist. This program made me feel NPR was fair and balanced but I know differently especially highlighted when 91.3 brought in Diane Rehm, who no NPR employee can honestly say is fair and balanced, just too much to ask of most of today's journalists. This is a great loss. Shame on NPR.

Friday Feedback for April 5, 2013

Cleve Callison — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Note: this text is a somewhat expanded version of the audio as aired.

Listener Ned wrote from Topsail:

NPR is ending Talk of the Nation on July 1st. Is it possible that WHQR will at that time broadcast both hours of the Diane Rehm show? That would be great.

NPR announces changes to midday lineup

Cleve Callison — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:21:01 +0000

This morning, NPR stations received word that the network has made major changes to its midday lineup. Here are the changes, starting July 1:

Friday Feedback for March 29, 2013

Cleve Callison — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Christy Lewis posted on WHQR Public Radio's timeline on March 18^th^::

WHQR! how about reaching out to the under 95 set during the day? if I have to hear another little known opera, I'm going to fall into a commonly known state: sleep.

Anne Russell wrote:

Friday Feedback for March 15, 2013

Cleve Callison — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Long-time friend of the station Bo Biggs of Lumberton was concerned enough about a recent Diane Rehm show that he wrote a detailed criticism. Here are some excerpts:

As a long time listener of WHQR, I can appreciate the balancing act of views as over the years, the station has ventured into more talk vs. music, using the many excellent NPR programs. In that reflection, I have always maintained that a balance of views, be they the left or right, Democrat or Republican, or more close to home, Titan Cement’s pros or cons, be discussed.

CoastLine: Reporters' Roundtable March 14

Rachel Lewis Hilburn and Cleve Callison — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:54:54 +0000

On this special edition of CoastLine, we featured a Reporters' Roundtable. Host Rachel Lewis Hilburn spoke with two veteran journalists, reporter Kevin Maurer of the StarNews and Scott Pickey, news director of WWAY/TV3. The topic: What are the top stories on the minds of WHQR listeners? Find out what they explored on today's edition of CoastLine.

CoastLine is part of WHQR News' ongoing effort to promote civil discourse, foster appreciation for differing points of view, and deepen listeners’ understanding of community issues. Hosted by Rachel Lewis Hilburn, the show features in-studio guests and your questions!

CoastLine: What the changing tax system could mean for you

Cleve Callison — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:50:12 +0000

Would you rather pay state income tax or pay 8% more for groceries, tax on all internet purchases, and pay tax on services not currently taxed - such as accountants and hair stylists?

Tax Reform: It sounds odious, confusing, complicated. And while most lawmakers in Raleigh agree that the current system needs to be updated, they don't yet agree on how to do it.

We explore what the changing tax system could mean for you on this edition of CoastLine (broadcast date: 3/7/13)

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Friday Feedback for March 8, 2013

Cleve Callison — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:21:52 +0000

Listeners Nick and David both take issue with NPR, though for different reasons. Nick, who has written to us about Israel before, wrote: