Dave wrote:


Of course if you've listened to NPR recently you'll realize that the
supposed absence of support from advertisers has been reduced to a complete
fiction, as the loophole allowing sponsors to use "tag lines" has grown
beyond all recognition. Today, the major difference between NPR and
commercial radio, aside from variety in commercial radio, is the identity,
not the presence, of advertisers.
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You have a point there, I think the folks at NPR call it "Underwriting", "The following segment of Talk of The Nation is underwritten by Joe Schmoes
Gun and Organ Emporium......". Our CBC television has gone to dogs with advertising also, the radio arm remains remains fairly pure.

Cheers
Marty