9. January 2006 • MarkDilley
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I stopped listening to the Detroit Newspaper Scab host Martin Bandyke’s early afternoon program in ~1996, but enjoyed everyone else that was part of making this radio station a fantastic place on the dial. We, the Public, are deeply disappointed in Wayne State University’s decision to stop the broadcast of all community programming and local daytime music on WDET, 101.9 FM, Detroit Public Radio. We should have a say in what is aired on WDET, OUR public radio station in Detroit. We have supported, promoted, and cultivated WDET for 35 years. Music is art, and it is also an integral part of Detroit’s rich and noteworthy history. Therefore, it should remain a large part of WDET, OUR public radio station. WDET is a part of the fabric of this city, and was one of the last mediums to expose listeners to a wide variety of diverse music from local to global artists, to independent and underexposed films and festivals, the marketplace to Detroit’s cultural festivals and events, local dining venues and much more.
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I do like the inclusion of Amy Goodman’s Democracy Now!
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Didn’t know Bandyke was a scab, though. Oddly enough, since I was in the suburbs for that whole ordeal, cancelled Free Press subscription and lawn signs and all. Oh well, the more you know.
—Jen Jan. 9 '06 - 08:38AM #
WRCJ says it is supported by Detroit public TV and the Detroit public schools.
It seems a bit odd to have public TV and the schools supporting WRCJ when WDET is around.
Does anyone have an explanation?
—David Cahill Jan. 9 '06 - 05:16PM #
—tom Jan. 10 '06 - 03:29PM #
—tom Jan. 10 '06 - 03:42PM #
NPR runs solely on donations; I know plenty of people who quit donating to WDET when they went to all music a year ago. Those people plan to up their donations now that it’s back to talk, and I plan to do the same.
—jenny Jan. 15 '06 - 10:16PM #