Discuss “Public radio remains a pillar of high-quality media”

My heroes have radio voices. My heroes have a passion for vocalizing information in a way that at once soothes and enlightens. This intense fervor makes a “radio” voice as inspiring as it can be, and I see that energy as a vital part of an on-air personality. When I tune into the airwaves, I know from experience that captivating voices exist only at the bottom of the FM radio dial.

There, devoted public radio engages its audience with excellent content, all of which comes from the passion in those voices. Their institution remains worthwhile because listeners share a special bond with their public radio station. They know the station will never betray their trust.

In trying to maintain that trust public broadcasting travels a road littered...