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A little bit of criticism is okay. It’s good to hear constructive (and, sometimes, not-so-constructive) feedback.
However, a LOT of criticism, especially if it’s pointed, well…. that’s just plain hard to take.
National Public Radio received a slew of listener complaints about Dan Collison and Elizabeth Meister’s July 8 story “The Natural State” which aired on All Things Considered. Robert Siegel and Michele Norris even read a few ‘jabs’ on-air.
“The Natural State” is part of Dan and Elizabeth’s on-going series Song+Story where they meld traditional reporting and song writing — an adventurous approach to storytelling. But, apparently, it’s too adventurous for NPR’s listeners.
Dan and Elizabeth talk about the public reaction to the story on this edition of HowSound. And, of course, we feature the piece, too. Have a listen.
Cheers,
Rob
PS – Here’s a link to all of Dan and Elizabeth’s work posted at PRX.
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A little bit of criticism is okay. It’s good to hear constructive (and, sometimes, not-so-constructive) feedback.
However, a LOT of criticism, especially if it’s pointed, well…. that’s just plain hard to take.
National Public Radio received a slew of listener complaints about Dan Collison and Elizabeth Meister’s July 8 story “The Natural State” which aired on All Things Considered. Robert Siegel and Michele Norris even read a few ‘jabs’ on-air.
“The Natural State” is part of Dan and Elizabeth’s on-going series Song+Story where they meld traditional reporting and song writing — an adventurous approach to storytelling. But, apparently, it’s too adventurous for NPR’s listeners.
Dan and Elizabeth talk about the public reaction to the story on this edition of HowSound. And, of course, we feature the piece, too. Have a listen.
Cheers,
Rob
PS – Here’s a link to all of Dan and Elizabeth’s work posted at PRX.
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