Any expectations as to how many people will actually listen to these stations? What programming will they offer to actually get people to listen? And how will listenership be measured -- or does anyone really care?
NPR's shameless and vigorous lobbying (coordinated with the NAB) against LPFM is why I stopped contributing to NPR affiliates 15 years ago. Completely unacceptable, and I will never contribute another dime to them until they acknowledge and apologize for their role in stalling LPFM for over a decade.
I am not ashamed to admit that I listen to Jackie Gleason and Mantovani at work when I have to concentrate on something. My cube is right next to the mail room, so it is always loud and sometimes the conversations are so byzantine that I need bland instrumentals to drown it all out. Plus, it seems to fit utility work.
Support your community radio stations instead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJDWd91n…