Announcement: The Round Three Semifinalists!

because he doesnt see any problem whatsoever in advancement that way, because according to him and I quote"its just "one" spot. pbsstt....glad more of you see what I and others see. I've posted about a gabillion posts on this very same subject...as long as a persons "11 pointer" fan keeps coming back and voting, that one particular person will keep on and keep on advancing to the next round and "perhaps" eleminating another contestant who would me more worthy and have more talent and potential...but what can you do??

If you're going to quote me, don't obliterate almost 100% of my context and don't ignore my several points. I'm being a lot more nuanced than you allow for in your silly ridicule of my position.

And if your analysis were correct, it would have to be Tattoo Todd in the finals, right?

Having a vox pop vote was a PRX idea, not mine. As I said - it's not that I don't see your POV. It's that your solution isn't much better than what's going on already. At least I tried to be gracious about your suggestion.

Finally - can't we just agree to disagree? All voting systems have problems. I'm not alone in left field, either: For one thing, I'm apparently in agreement with the PRX team.

Rich Meitin
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the apperant rant that most people are having here lately is that NPR isnt really looking for a "fresh" sound more than they are a "familure" NPR sound...with that in mind it gives good insight as to why tattoo todd didnt make it because he didnt fit the mold. but Rebecca on the other hand does...and with her fan base,she may keep advancing for that reason and that reason alone. and other people are now seeing that and are getting a little frustrated about it.and I actually AGREE with most all of your points, and yes the voting process is skeewed and not much anyone can do to fix or change it at this point, but most people just want awarness out that hey, a strong fan base can promote you to the next round[again and again] regardless of talent...because all of the finalist have right much talent, so being the less talented doesnt show a lack of talent. but is that type of advancement truly fair?? thats what the fuss is all about.

Enough of this. First off, NPR isn't the only one selecting. It's a collective effort between all public radio between NPR, PRI, CPB, PRX, and APM. You can say they're similiar, but each one has a different opinion of each of the contestants. Also, let us agree about the voting process and how it can be improved.

Also, the judges are aware of this and they are looking over the comments and the votes from the earlier comments they made. Remember, it's still a long way and as I see it, the right top 7 advance (some might debate the bottom but that's okay). Also, if you want to change public radio, send your comments to the CPB, who will make the ultimate decision after the three are chosen from this contest. All this is opportunity. Everyone is a winner. No one here is proclaiming a better show or better talent than the other. Let the chips fall and see how it goes.

i coudln't have said it better myself.

come back and see us in the next round, OK?

Some of my faves didn't make it either, but maybe you should allow for the possibility of being surprised.

Ira Glass worked at NPR for twenty years before he broke out with This American Life. All those years....how many people wrote him off as "more of the same"?

Color me floored!

Ladies, we are humbled to have served with you.

Hey people, are there some program directors out there that will show some love for these three? Komal and Bee are already on the air. There is no reason why their shows couldn't move in some other markets. And Carrie's a talk show waiting to happen. I truly thought she wiped the floor with us on the word association.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote. We promise higher-level hijinks for Round 3?