Speaking of Faith:

“I would like to say thanks for the thoughtful way in which you approach these sensitive, emotion-filled, life-giving and life-taking subjects.”

—Barbara, Morogora, Tanzania

Performance Today:

“I often find myself in the car, driving somewhere in Athens during your daily show. Frankly, I find it one of the most rewarding experiences of the day.”

—Darrell, Athens, GA

The Splendid Table:

“I love the show! It is seriously a ritual every Sunday for my family. We revolve our entire day around it.”

—Chuck, OR

Marketplace:

“I have no stocks or bonds. I make below minimum wage. I am an artist. But I love Marketplace.”

—Alisa, Philadelphia, PA

Pipedreams:

“I have been a fan of Pipedreams since about 1985. Thanks for making [the program] available on the Internet. Mahalo.”

—Jim, Kailua, HI

Weekend America:

“Weekend America has turned into the soundtrack of my weekend.”

—Laura, Richmond, IN

Sound Opinions:

“Your diversity of taste, informed opinion and depth of understanding of every genre in popular (and not so popular) music never ceases to amaze me.”

—Todd, Calgary, Alberta

SymphonyCast:

“Your Web site is a godsend to those of us who inhabit regions with a paucity of cultural choices on radio. I cherish the quality programming.”

—-Dennis, Abington, PA

THE SPLENDID TABLE:

“…my Sunday afternoon date with Lynne is the highlight of the week.”

—Mickey, Tucson, AZ

PERFORMANCE TODAY:

“Thanks for your continual reminders of how vibrant, alive and creative classical music really is.”

—Beth, Richmond, VA

Marketplace:

“Your program has helped me, a math doofus and former credit card junkie, educate myself about personal finance and investing ... my Roth IRA thanks you.”

—LK, Los Angeles, CA

SOUND OPINIONS:

“Your show occasionally provides a spiritual lift that borders upon religious experience.”

—Randall, Fairfield, CA

SYMPHONYCAST:

“This program is a great service to classical music ... it has certainly enriched my life.”

—Judith, Ames, IA

Weekend America:

“I'd just like to say the Weekend America podcast is one of the best there is around. Intelligent, interesting and fun.”

—Owen, Milan, Italy

Speaking of Faith:

“Thank you for one of the most insightful and thoughtful programs available.”

—Robert, Brooklyn, NY

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Mission

The mission of American Public Media is to enrich the mind and nourish the spirit, thereby enhancing the lives and expanding the perspectives of our audiences and assisting them in strengthening their communities.

Vision

American Public Media seeks audiences interested in expanding their horizons and perspectives; in learning, being informed, inspired and entertained; in enjoying arts and cultural experiences; in understanding, being challenged and finding pleasure and excitement in ongoing personal growth; and in making a commitment to the improvement of their communities.

We will create meaningful, engaging public service programming. We will present content and services selected on the basis of our own judgment and on the basis of information and knowledge resulting from our relationship with our audiences.

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We will serve audiences throughout the United States in order to develop programming of the highest quality for regional audiences and to attract the strongest talent to American Public Media.

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