This University of Michigan centered report provides a useful update on the current campus political scene. We hear about conservative activists, anti-war, affirmative action, etc. We hear from a small but well-spoken and diverse group of students. I would have liked to hear from a few more, but mostly because I was interested, not because there wasn't enough range. For those distant from campus life, or college kids, a reminder that student life can be about more than studying and consuming. sl

There is absolutely no reason why a station in Boston should air this piece. But what if there were numerous pieces from all across the US of A that addressed similar questions -- say, people near the military reservation on Cape Cod, where water quality has fallen subject to forces beyond their ballot box?

A good, solid story, well told. A potentially interesting use of the PRX model to provide new definitions for the "community" in community radio.

This is a revealing investigation into the actions of several corporations with close connections to Republican officials. It is a comprehensive indictment of successive Republican administrations, regarding their involvement with the former Iraqi regime and its oil resources. It offers a historical perspective to the current post-war situation in Iraq, and is packed full of information that would make your average democrat's blood boil. HW

refreshing voice - the premise of this series is a good one although not every one who answers the question can be likeable or engaging but this guy is real.
vm

good evergreen oasis.
Interesting mix of more current music with a vocal cadence of the past. Really thougtful. unusual but not overly - easy to hear in the middle of most live programming.

vm

The general lack of understanding North
Americans have of other cultures, and our current, oh, what is the right word? connection to the Middle East, makes this a very useful and compelling conversation. Sandip Roy's questions are perhaps different from those a woman would ask –– he concentrates on the politics, lands less heavily on women's issues, but his questions are thoughtful and stimulating. Azar is articulate, eloquent, and covers the women's ground she wants covered regardless of the question. And she has a lovely voice and laugh. Now I must read that book!

sl

One of a series of person-on-the street interviews on the subject of democracy. Nice vox pop quality, short and pithy, could be sprinkled throughout a democracy-themed talk/call in show to promote discussion.

Wee playful tribute to our very favorite art form: audio! Everyone should air this everywhere. Read so fast it's over almost before you absorb it, and I enjoyed it more the second hearing, so maybe everyone should air this everywhere twice.

sl

Basic report on the issue of self-financed candidates. Not the liveliest voices, and the sound feels a little compressed, but that's not overly distracting. Good to air in a big election year.
sl

Given current redistricting conflicts across the country, this timely and timeless report is a useful overview of the issue. No music, just straight ahead narrative with various voices laying out their concerns about race, representation and voter apathy. A good piece to air prior to local voter registration deadlines.

sl