Very interesting interview of an author who wrote a book about life in the Mustang Ranch brothel in Nevada. The opening remarks were read too slowly and the interviewer lacks charisma, but he asked good questions. With a re-edit of the interviewer's remarks, this could be a five-star program. I like the "Radio Curious" series title.
Public radio is supposed to offer an alternative to what is broadcast on commercial stations. This piece certainly qualifies. Bravo to "Western Skies" and Molly Adams for looking into how agnostics and atheists feel about Chistmas. It is so rare for their voice to be heard, even on public radio. This is strange, considering that the high educational level of the public radio audience is bound to include many people in this group. That being said, Molly Adams didn't show much energy, and the interviews didn't provide much depth to the subject. But I was glad to see the topic handled at all. Nice local piece.
Cute spot to be used in fundraising for NPR news programs. Do not use in classical music block since this piece uses music that is definitely NOT classical.
Comments by Fred Flaxman
Comment for "Life in a Brothel"
Fred Flaxman
Posted on February 26, 2006 at 05:18 PM | Permalink
Review of Life in a Brothel
Very interesting interview of an author who wrote a book about life in the Mustang Ranch brothel in Nevada. The opening remarks were read too slowly and the interviewer lacks charisma, but he asked good questions. With a re-edit of the interviewer's remarks, this could be a five-star program. I like the "Radio Curious" series title.
Comment for "Agnostics at Christmas"
Fred Flaxman
Posted on December 22, 2005 at 05:26 PM | Permalink
Review of Agnostics at Christmas
Public radio is supposed to offer an alternative to what is broadcast on commercial stations. This piece certainly qualifies. Bravo to "Western Skies" and Molly Adams for looking into how agnostics and atheists feel about Chistmas. It is so rare for their voice to be heard, even on public radio. This is strange, considering that the high educational level of the public radio audience is bound to include many people in this group. That being said, Molly Adams didn't show much energy, and the interviews didn't provide much depth to the subject. But I was glad to see the topic handled at all. Nice local piece.
Comment for "You've got a friend"
Fred Flaxman
Posted on November 21, 2005 at 04:17 PM | Permalink
Review of You've got a friend
Cute spot to be used in fundraising for NPR news programs. Do not use in classical music block since this piece uses music that is definitely NOT classical.