I've answered phones at KCRW's semi-annual phone drive faithfully since I moved back to California. Until this summer that is. I was signed up to volunteer yesterday, but due to divers factors including my recent trip to Arkansas, my tutoring schedule and a new job I was not able to make it. To make amends I want to plug KCRW here, since they are my very favorite channel ever.
Oh KCRW, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways...
1. I was first sold on KCRW because they are an NPR station. I trust NPR more than any other news source, but I also love the way they deliver their news. Their reporting style is so rich that it makes keeping up with current events rewarding. Just give 'em a listen, you'll know what I mean.
2. They produce some awesome news programs. Which Way L.A.? may not be interesting to someone outside southern California, but To the Point, also by Warren Olney and Left, Right and Center are applicable to any region of the world.
3. They also air programs from PRI, American Public Media and the BBC.
4. No commercials. Commercials irritate me to no end. Especially radio commercials.
5. Their music. From indie rock to ambient beats they have the newest, the rarest and the best. I've discovered many of my favorite bands by listening to KCRW's many music programs (Pink Martini, Carmen Rizzo, Wendy McNeil, etc.)
6. Martini Shot. It once nearly made me cry. I think I may have even shed a little tear.
7. Did I already say no commercials?
8. They have terrific member benefits from free tickets to discounts at hundreds of cool places in LA and OC. Yea free stuff!
9. Michael Silverblatt's Bookworm helps me find new stuff to read (not that I need help...)
10. They do really neat spoken word productions of short stories and plays, such as Ten by Maugham.
Consider supporting KCRW, especially if you listen to them. Click here to donate online. Or you can call 1-800-600-KCRW.
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