Episode 558 • • 54:34 - 1:01:33
558: Clouds of Crisis
NPR Funding Criticism and Sandra Bernhard VIP Experience
A critique of National Public Radio (NPR) focuses on its funding sources, arguing that "underwriting" is functionally equivalent to commercial advertising. This transitions into a story about purchasing VIP tickets for a Sandra Bernhard show in Austin and the subsequent cancellation of the late-night performance.