NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #31/NN_1992_31.iso/spool/comp/org/eff/talk/7896

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From: [e-mail] (jim thomas)
Subject: Re: "Hackers on NPR"
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Organization: Northern Illinois University
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Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 03:17:38 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (JD Powell) writes:
>
>For years I've been a big fan of NPR, enjoying their coverage of the
>news on "Morning Edition" and "All Things Considered".  Until now, I've
>not had any reason to view their commentary with anything more than the
>regular caution.  When my membership support renewal notice arrives from
>my local public radio station, it's gonna be returned with $0 and a
>nastygram concerning their disappointing coverage of the CUD.  I think
>they jumped in over their heads on this one, and didn't even bother
>to tread water.

CuD will have the transcript of the NPR segment in about two weeks
(NPR transcripts can be orded for $10 hardcopy or $12.50 audio cassette
from [phone]).

I didn't hear the segment, but from what others described, and from what
an NPR spokesperson read, it sounds like JDP's summary is, if anything,
understated. Flanagan was the co-author of the "Hacker Hood" article in
FORBES (21 Dec issue) that won CuD's annual GERALDO MEDIA AWARD for '92.
We'll drop a note to NPR after we've read the transcript and see if they
won't do an "opposing view" segment. Those wishing to contact NPR about
the segment can do so by writing:
  Ellen McDonnel (NPR Producer)
  National Public Radio
  2025 M Street, NW
  Washington D.C.  20036

Orcall the comment line at [phone]

Jim Thomas