In much of Iowa, we have no contrasting viewpoints in our radio programming. Of all our statewide radio stations, we have nothing but right-wing, conservative-talk radio. You can find Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh on three or four stations at any time during the day in metro Des Moines.
We do have National Public Radio, which is predomi- nately middle of the road; however, almost three-quarters of its programming is unrelated to news. Where are all the contrasting views to the conservative talking points being thrown at us all day?
The Davenport area recently acquired "Air America" radio programming. While this is geared to a more liberal audience, it at least provides listeners a chance to hear the other side of the story, a chance to get a bigger view of the picture.
I want a station to broadcast the other side of the story and form my own opinion on who is right. How can we claim to be informed if we are hearing only half the story?
-Kelly Ratcliff,
Des Moines.
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