It's interesting, to say the least, what sometimes happens to nonprofit media outlets like this, once they become established and money starts flowing-and accumulating. Over the last year or two, a once-great community radio station, KDHX, in St. Louis, Mo. (where I lived and played music for 23 years before coming to Wellfleet) was taken over by a general manager and chief-operating-officer team which steered it from being a community and cultural powerhouse to a shell of its former self; it is now bankrupt and its license is for sale. I've had a full plate what with town government issues so I haven't followed the details regarding the demise of either KDHX or WCAI, but the issues seem somewhat similar, a common thread being the total disregard of input from those whom these entities supposedly serve. Seems a sign of the times....
I have cancelled my monthly 13.00 donation to gbh because of this decision. I expect others have pulled their support. Thanks for bringing the issue forward and for demanding a valid explanation.
It's interesting, to say the least, what sometimes happens to nonprofit media outlets like this, once they become established and money starts flowing-and accumulating. Over the last year or two, a once-great community radio station, KDHX, in St. Louis, Mo. (where I lived and played music for 23 years before coming to Wellfleet) was taken over by a general manager and chief-operating-officer team which steered it from being a community and cultural powerhouse to a shell of its former self; it is now bankrupt and its license is for sale. I've had a full plate what with town government issues so I haven't followed the details regarding the demise of either KDHX or WCAI, but the issues seem somewhat similar, a common thread being the total disregard of input from those whom these entities supposedly serve. Seems a sign of the times....
It is going to be difficult for us to continuine donating to GBH/WCAI.
Ask Jim and Marjorie to take this on. We'll see what independent journalism means at GBH. Frank Stearns
That thought has crossed my mind as well, Mr. Stearns.
I have cancelled my monthly 13.00 donation to gbh because of this decision. I expect others have pulled their support. Thanks for bringing the issue forward and for demanding a valid explanation.
Could this DOGE action have anything to do with the response (or non response)?
https://oversight.house.gov/release/doge-subcommittee-chairwoman-greene-invites-npr-and-pbs-leaders-to-address-biased-news-coverage-at-public-hearing/