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I came to this podcast with great anticipation, given the reviews & my desire to find an incisive and thorough program of news analysis. What a disappointment. Tom Ashbrook seems to be no more (or less) knowledgeable than his NPR colleagues, yet his steering questions and interruptions are so terribly heavy-handed as to be rude to his guests and openly condescending to his callers. His tone to most callers? "You called about one issue, but I want you to tell me about another." I just listened to his "Week in the News" (23 Jan) when he interrupted a woman complementing Michelle Obama's poise and presence as a working mother in the White House; he interrupted her to ask what she thought of the inaugural GOWNS. My computer's clock says '2009,' but perhaps it's '1909.'Read full review »
CKGardner via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/25/09
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I have listened to Tom Ashbrook's show for years, since he was on WRNI, and On Point is absolutely the best. Interesting guests and topics, and Tom's questions and comments are always 'on point.' A mix of politics, current events, business, culture -- never a dull show! Tom is...Read full review »
yogie-girl via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/04/09
I listen to this show as often as I can, whether it is on the radio in my car on the way home from work or at work. Having them available now on Podcast is great because some of the topics really aren't that interesting and while I love Ashbrook's style and concision, I would prefer to...Read full review »
Queequeg via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/26/06
I love this show!
JMej via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/27/12
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