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Pete, Thanks for carrying the weight here. Loyal fan since 86. Until he got to BCN, had tapes shipped up after I moved from Jersey in 87. I can appreciate if folks don't find it their cup of tea. And you do have to listen for an extended period of time to get the full flavor. Sounds like RRon listened for a long time and just got tired of him - that's fair. To stereo-type his show into a smut genre is a little hasty. For twenty years, I have found their observations and behaviors about everyday life captivating, honest and very humorous. Their news segment is my favorite part of the show. I've had to pull over many times because I was laughing so hard I couldn't see. I can't tell you when the last time the TV, radio or the big screen pulled that off for me. Their show was crippled for most of the last five years on terrestrial radio due to the FCC focus. This new format is perfect for Stern. I don't mind paying as long as he has the freedom to do the kind of show he wants. I get more than my 50 cents worth a day. Especially with the other programming that is available.
If activists start to focus on the content that I'm paying for (just like buying a book), and folks like Stern have no other medium to air their kind of show - it will be the first time I get off my A ss and get involved in politics beyond voting!
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