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How often do you find yourself saying to a friend, "Today I heard an interesting story on KWMU..."? We know that so many of you are inspired and moved by the stories we air.
Tell us how you would finish the following statement: "KWMU is my source for..." We're interested in hearing your story. How has KWMU made a difference in your life? Why do you rely on KWMU? We'll post the best stories here along with your picture!
KWMU is my source for...
Connie Burkhardt: "As a dedicated listener, I learn more about economics and science, philosophy, literature, music, and obviously big doses of political science throughout the day. It all just strickes me as a kind of a unversity setting in my home. The call-in shows are like class discussions and then we even have quizzes with The World's GeoQuiz and Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me. I'm Connie Burkhardt and KWMU is my source for continuing my education on a daily basis." >> Listen
Darcella Craven: "We often times go outside to our car to listen to KWMU if our inside house radio isn't working."
Evyn Johnson: "Once, Mom was sitting out in the car and we were like, 'What is she doing?' and I was like 'What time is it?' We went and checked the clock and it was like 'Oh no, it's time for This American Life!' We'd run out the house, people probably thought we looked crazy, all huddled in the car."
Darcella Craven: "I'm Darcella Craven..."
Evyn Johnson: "I'm Evyn Johnson"
Dominique Davis Craven: "I'm Dominique Davis Craven."
Darcella Craven: "...and KWMU is my source for bonding with my teenage girls."
Susan Mintz: "My husband and I live at opposite ends of the Lewis and Clark Trail, but we're both super-fanatic NPR listeners. Listening to the same shows, albeit at different times and different days, makes us feel like we're in the same city. I'm Susan Mintz and KWMU is my source for keeping in touch across the airwaves with those I love most ." >> Listen
Lew Chartock: "I believe that everything in our lives affects every other part of our lives. And I think KWMU brings it all to us. I will always get a perspective of what's happening out there that I had not thought of, something else that influences our lives. I'm Lew Chartock and KWMU is my source for the gestalt of things." >> Listen
Jill McGuire: "One of my favorite newscasts is BBC News. It's their perspective of what's happening in the world. I like to compare that to what I'm hearing in the United States. And I find out a lot about what's going on in my own community in an in-depth way that I would never get from any other news source. I'm Jill McGuire and KWMU is my source for intelligent reporting and in-depth international stories." >> Listen
Bob McCoole: "To me, it's like looking at a great piece of art. It's like seeing a movie and when you leave it you think 'Man, that was one of the best movies I’ve ever seen.' And that's what I find on a regular basis, listening to KWMU and NPR. I'm Bob McCoole and KWMU is my source for being moved, intellectually and emotionally." >> Listen
Stacey Morse: "One of the things I like most about KWMU is it's realistic in its delivery and positive. I can't think of another media resource that does that so consistently. They’ve got great reporting and stories that unfold and let me visualize the situation and it keeps me wanting to hear more. I'm Stacey Morse, and KWMU is my source for positive, inspiring news and information." >> Listen
Rabbi Mark Shook : "On the issues of the day, news stories that involve our country and our world, it’s not enough to summarize it in one sentence, or three sentence, or even one paragraph. KWMU, for me, is the source where I can go to get a longer discussion on the issues of the day. I'm Rabbi Mark Shook, and KWMU is my source for a sound meal, not a sound byte." >> Listen
Boo McLoughlin: "I recently heard an interview with a general in Iraq and soldiers; so there was the perspective of the very powerful and those giving the best of their efforts. It was very complicated and nuanced and made me feel like I was better informed by the end of the discussion. I'm Boo McLaughlin and KWMU is my source for thoughtful, thorough discussion of complex issues." >> Listen
Rosalie Brasch: "Cityscape is an extremely important source of art and culture information in this community and an opportunity to learn more about what is available for us to enjoy. I'm Rosalie Brasch and KWMU is my source for arts and culture in our area." >> Listen
Tom Schlafly: "Once when I was in the presence of people who were good cooks I was somehow able to insert my bit of knowledge on the science of souffles, which I had heard on KWMU and it, not surprisingly is a topic many people didn't think I would know much about, and I wouldn't if it hadn't been for KWMU. I'm Tom Schlafly and KWMU is my source for cocktail party conversation." >> Listen
John Barth: "I'm relatively new to St. Louis, but as a public radio fan, the first thing I did was seek out KWMU. I get my steady diet of Morning Edition and All Things Considered. But I rely on KWMU to help me understand this region: the crazy weather, the complex politics, the tradgedy in Kirkwood, great jazz, and even the local angle on the war in Iraq. I'm John Barth and KWMU is my source for connecting with the world and with my new home city. >> Listen
Les Gaffner: "My favorite programs on KWMU are The World and also the BBC News. Marketplace just put on an excellent series about the Middle East. KWMU handles things in a much more in-depth way and across a broader spectrum of international events. I'm Les Gaffner and KWMU is my source for international stuff." >> Listen
Linda Hunter: "KWMU is my commute partner. I rely on KWMU to provide in-depth financial information that helps me be a more efficient, effective banker. Story Corps is probably my favorite program. I have sat in a parking garage and listened, with tears running down my eyes, they [the stories] are just beautiful. They are such people pieces. I am Linda K. Hunter and KWMU is my source for financial information and entertainment." >> Listen
Clarence Jackson: "I prefer KWMU because news comes to you unbiased with full purpose and focus. It intellectually engages my attention and it keeps me interested in the issues at hand. I'm Clarence Jackson, and KWMU is my source for news, information, and entertainment." >> Listen
Elizabeth Green: "I love Car Talk. It makes me laugh, it teaches me some things, and then after I've finished exercising I can run some errands and get back in time to listen to Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. Weekend programming is excellent on KWMU. It offers such a variety of entertainment pieces. I'm Elizabeth Green, and KWMU is my source for laughter and entertainment on the weekends, as well as other times." >> Listen
Paul Ha: "KWMU is the first thing I hear when I wake up in the morning as my alarm clock is set to it. Normally, it doesn't have to wake me up, but it's on as I do my morning rituals and it's what I rely on to keep me informed of all the activities that are ahead of me. I'm Paul Ha and KWMU is my source for waking up to the world around me." >> Listen
Mary Burke: "KWMU provides an insight into the most cutting edge topical science bits of information going on in the world. And it's exciting and it gives us ideas for what we can do at the Academy of Science, science presentations and seminars for the general public, knowing that these are topics that are on peoples' minds. I'm Mary Burke and KWMU is my source for leading edge science information." >> Listen
Terri Reilly and her son Jackson Reilly Hughes:
Terri: "Well, our mornings are kind of hectic and Jackson is not necessarily a morning person. Right, Jackson?"
Jackson: "I'm not an evening person either."
Terri: "So, waking up in the morning is easier with the radio?"
Jackson: "Sometimes it's a little bit harder because I just sit there and listen to what's on, but generally, yeah."
Terri: "I'm Terri F. Reilly and KWMU is my source for keeping my family informed.
Jackson: I'm Jackson Reilly-Hughes and KWMU is my source for keeping my family informed."
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Scott Wilson: "There are a number of stories that NPR covers in small, out of the way, places in the world that I know a lot of thought has gone into that story. It's more of a sense of all of the years I've listened to the radio station and compared to other stations. I have all the confidence in the world that NPR has looked at both sides of every story and what they're presenting is what I term "balanced." I'm Scott Wilson and KWMU is my source for balanced news." >> Listen
David Luckes: "One of my greatest challenges is staying connected with what's happening across this diverse region. One of the ways that I try to meet that challenge is by listening to KWMU. And it provides me with real insight, a chance to get to know who decision makers are, and how their decisions are actually affecting what's going to happen in the region.
I'm David Lukes and KWMU is my source for staying connected to the greater St. Louis region." >> Listen
Diane Katzman: "I love the local news that I get. I love the arts that I get. It really gets me thinking, gets me feeling, gets me excited. I'm Diane Katzman and KWMU is my source for sparks." >> Listen
