Amusing, Disturbing

What comes across most clearly in this piece is the hard work of the producer. Great stepping of narration over tape, clever editing and clear that a lot of work went into it. I'd say it was money well spent if that could be said in the rich bounty of public radio.
OK, I don't care that much for the characters. It's been a while since I heard it, but all I recall taking from it is how well it was done, not necessarily the subjects (I appreciate it's hard to find teens who are both interesting and abstinent (here comes the hate mail)).

There’s just one thing missing: SEX. Where is the temptation in the story? The distracting and saturating angst of the physical? The other side? I’m sure it’s there, but was cut…ouch. What’s happened to bodily functions in public radio?

This must air nationally! Maybe a 30min edit, for all those teens cuddled together making-out to public radio. Picture that.

Jake Warga
Emeryville, CA
November 17, 2004

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