The Spark: Why Public Radio Is Not Only Good For You, But Tastes Delicious, Too

I used to think that National Public Radio was something akin to that leafy green vegetable known as kale: a nutritional powerhouse, but bitter and to be avoided at all costs. And believe me, I’m a girl who loves her vegetables -- everything from beets to Bok Choy. It wasn't until one fateful, gridlocked morning that I stumbled across the lower end of the radio dial and discovered the magical world that is known as NPR, with its news stories that started with, "A hurricane hit the coast of Nicaragua today," and didn't immediately end, "In other news ..."

There's "Morning Edition," "All Things Considered," and of course, the BBC World Service, where your news is spoon-fed to you by radio broadcasters with soothing British and Irish accents. NPR (which turns 38 this weekend) is also the only media outlet I'm aware of that runs "War of the Worlds"-type features on topics like "What if Marijuana Were Legal?"

But even a news junkie can get tired of listening to the hundredth story about Bo Obama, so thankfully NPR has a sense of humor. There's NPR veteran Terry Gross, who interviews celebrities like "I Love You, Man's" Jason Segel about his love for puppets, or the feature "In Character," where "South Park's" Eric Cartman can give his answers to the Proust Questionnaire. But my personal favorite is Peter Sagal's playful banter on "Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me!," where he asks well-known athletes, celebrities, and politicians questions about obscure topics.

There's a lot to love about National Public Radio: the odd names, the passionate yet slightly-off fans, the way they treat pop culture with the same reverence that they deal with potential global pandemics. So go ahead and give it a try. You might be surprised to find you like it.

But I'm still not eating kale.

Suggested Sites...

NPR News - get your news fix here -– no commercials!
NPR Podcast Directory - podcast-a-palooza!
Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me! - weekly news quiz program where you can guess the answers alongside the guests.
Radio Sweethearts - blog for radio fans.
Public Radio Fan.com - search for programs by name, station, or time.

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The Spark: Why Public Radio Is Not Only Good For You, But Tastes Delicious, Too

I used to think that National Public Radio was something akin to that leafy green vegetable known as kale: a nutritional powerhouse, but bitter and to be avoided at all costs. And believe me, I’m a girl who loves her vegetables -- everything from beets to Bok Choy. It wasn't until one fateful, gridlocked morning that I stumbled across the lower end of the radio dial and discovered the magical world that is known as NPR, with its news stories that started with, "A hurricane hit the coast of Nicaragua today," and didn't immediately end, "In other news ..." There's "Morning Edition," "All Things Considered," and of course, the BBC World Service, where your news is spoon-fed to you by radio broadcasters with soothing British and Irish accents. NPR (which turns 38 this weekend) is also the only media outlet I'm aware of that runs "War of the Worlds"-type features on topics like "What if Marijuana Were Legal?" But even a news junkie can get tired of listening to the hundredth story about Bo Obama, so thankfully NPR has a sense of humor. There's NPR veteran Terry Gross, who interviews celebrities like "I Love You, Man's" Jason Segel about his love for puppets, or the feature "In Character," where "South Park's" Eric Cartman can give his answers to the Proust Questionnaire. But my personal favorite is Peter Sagal's playful banter on "Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me!," where he asks well-known athletes, celebrities, and politicians questions about obscure topics. There's a lot to love about National Public Radio: the odd names, the passionate yet slightly-off fans, the way they treat pop culture with the same reverence that they deal with potential global pandemics. So go ahead and give it a try. You might be surprised to find you like it. But I'm still not eating kale. Suggested Sites... NPR News - get your news fix here -– no commercials! NPR Podcast Directory - podcast-a-palooza! Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me! - weekly news quiz program where you can guess the answers alongside the guests. Radio Sweethearts - blog for radio fans. Public Radio Fan.com - search for programs by name, station, or time.
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