Used to be must listen
Since Michael Krasny retired this show has been a shell of itself. It’s unfair to expect the hosts to be as good as MK. Minas ok, Madrigal awful. Topics are too often some social justice issue. Guests reflect same priorities as topics, rooted in identity politics. Often feels like the shows put together with a formula that requires inclusion of every historically marginalized group & at least 1 “frontline community” activist.
MustBTrouble via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/23/23
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I love this show and listen to it daily. I love that they open the phones maybe I'm old fashion at 31 but I love listening to a show where callers call in-granted I typically think the callers are misinformed but that's part of the fun
Boldwake via · 03/05/14
Forum has been must-listen radio for me for years. Krasny is amazingly well-informed about an amazing array of subjects, but he's at his best and most perceptive when he's interviewing authors. Maybe it's his background as an English professor ... whatever the reason, he seems to...Read full review »
smcaulay via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/29/05
I first heard Michael Krasny on KGO-AM where he stood out in the AM world with an intelligent, intellectual show that was unfortunately hampered by the commercial medium. Now he's on NPR, and things couldn't be better. He is one of the best hosts anywhere, and his guest list is terrific....Read full review »
radiojunkie via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/25/06
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