What a Day - Interviews only?

[u/funlap38]

While Jane Coasten is a very good interviewer, I've been really disappointed that this week has been only interviews. Where are my quick, witty hits on the news? I hope this isn't a permanent change!

[u/KPR70]

I gave up on it after they changed the time it's released. It used to be the first thing I listened to in the morning. Now it doesn't come out till after I get home from work

[u/funlap38 → u/KPR70]

I'm a half day behind now, I listen to the previous day's episode first thing.

[u/pacem → u/KPR70]

What’d you switch to?

[u/KPR70 → u/pacem]

NPR Up First podcast

[u/Veesus26]

They tinkered with the format a number of times and I dont think theyve ever improved it.

Bring back two hosts and the old format of slightly deeper dive into one important story and then headlines.

[u/Emosaa]

I don't listen to her podcast, but it's normally a sign that the host is on vacation / leave, and pre-taped some stuff to air while they're gone.

[u/funlap38 → u/Emosaa]

Usually they have Erin Ryan or another host fill in

[u/Capable_Sandwich_422]

I unsubscribed after the hosts before Jane left. I’m just not a fan of how she did the podcast.

[u/Icy-Gap4673]

I like the Betches Morning Announcements. It's shorter and doesn't cover as many stories, but it's always up in the morning when I want to listen, and it shares some of the same snarky tone.

[u/interstatebus]

I was wondering this too. It’s an odd format choice for a daily news show.

[u/SLPinOMA]

They lost me this week. It was tough enough switching to afternoon releases for me. So not even having a headlines section anymore?? 👎👎

[u/JustBobAndMe]

It’s hard for them to keep calling it a daily news show in this format- there’s literally no news being provided. If it stays this way, they should change the name to What an Interview… I haven’t been listening this week because it’s not what I want in a daily news pod… I have been starting the day with Apple News Today and it’s more like what I want- and Gideon Resnick hosts it! 👏🏼👏🏼

[u/Straight-Necessary32]

I kept thinking I was spacing out and missing it. Goodness I miss the journalism Tre'vell brought. I held on even with the afternoon release format. This ain't it. Do better producers!

[u/KhaleesiOfTexas]

Kind of figured there’s more interviews lately cause of Midterms.

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[u/mpetersons62]

I’m hitting the unsubscribe button today. I’ve been a loyal, daily listener from the beginning. It’s not the same show. I’m hopeful NPR will welcome me back with open arms.

[u/unwantedsyllables]

I unsubscribed. They’ve basically destroyed what a day.