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I'm a HUGE NPR fan at this point. I know some people will say "well blah, blah, blah they have a leftist slant." I just don't see it. Mostly I end up listening to Day to Day or All Things Considered and they pretty much tell you how it is, and most of the time they keep it interesting.
I like NPR a lot, too. They do a very good job mixing the real news with interesting news items that are well-researched and presented in a smart, entertaining way. I especially enjoy the music they play between segments, the name of the song or the lyrics usually relate to the news item in some way, but they normally just use an instrumental part and let the listener catch the meaning of the song.
All news sources are slanted. You have to make up your own mind about what is the truth based upon the facts of the story and not the reporter's bias. I think NPR tries very hard to be objective, that's why I listen to their broadcasts more than any other. Sometimes when I'm driving around and want to listen to some talk radio, I switch back and forth on AM between Air America (progressive-leftist radio network) and the various conservative radio networks. Talk about a difference, it's more entertaining than informative - an exercise in BS shoveling on both sides. NPR seems to land in the middle of the two.
As we get more connected and have more options for media, I'm afraid it's having a polarizing effect on our society. I could listen to Al Franken on the radio, watch left-leaning 24 hour news channels and read/participate in blogs/forums that only match my narrow point of view. Same with conservatives - Rush, Fox News and Drudge. I think it's important to listen to other points of view and to choose your news sources based upon trying to get the facts, not just to hear what you already believe.
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