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Hear It Now is Prairie Public's discussion and phone-in program. Hear It Now airs weekdays at 3 p.m. (CT) with a rebroadcast at 7 p.m. (CT), and focuses on issues, people and events important to this region. That doesn't mean just regional issues -- all sorts of things are important to people on the prairie. But the discussion -- whether it's trade with China or health care -- take place from the viewpoint of people who live here. You may be surprised to learn that the phone-in format was pioneered on public radio. When commercial radio took up the idea, it all too often became a place for bombast and superficial analysis (though there are certainly exceptions). In contrast, Hear It Now displays the same qualities we all value in public radio information programming. Analysis is in-depth. Rather than sensational confrontation, the program provides reasoned discussion and an orientation toward solutions and understanding. Not that it is dry and intellectual. There will certainly be some passion and humor. Listener participation is important to the show. "The public radio audience is a wonderful group," said Bill Thomas, director of radio for Prairie Public. "Every time I meet listeners, or look at the correspondence I receive, I am impressed by the preponderance of people who are intelligent and constructively engaged with their communities and the world. Listener calls truly add to our discussions on Hear It Now." But calling in is not the only way to participate. We want your suggestions for topics and guests. "We need people who would like to write and deliver commentaries," Thomas says. "We will be very grateful if listeners take some time to think about these things and let us know what they come up with." You can e-mail Hear It Now at hearitnow (at) prairiepublic dot org, or write the old-fashioned way, with a postage stamp to: Hear It Now Our toll-free studio call-in line is 888-755-6377 Special thanks to US Bank for a grant in support of Hear It Now. Home Newsroom About Support PPB Television Radio Education Community/Events Online Store Contact Us |