RIP PI

[meganursula]

My NPR station is having a wake for our late Seattle PI (newspaper). They are interviewing a number of reporters (who get interviewed pretty much weekly on this show, going over current events, etc.) and focusing on the history of the newspaper and the future of newspapers. This segment is usually interesting because the people are very intelligent, and educated, and thoughtful. The show is presented as an extemporaneous conversation, and it is both thought provoking and witty.

This particular show is really quite fascinating because we are hearing war stories from young reporters, and great tidbits from history. As usual, it is both thoughtful and witty.

It makes me sad to think of the newspaper (and these people) going out of business.

It also makes me wish i could be reporter - it sounds like such a vital, interesting, and important life.

Comments

[hosterman.livejournal.com]

I wish I'd had gobs of money. Then I could have bought the PI. What do I know of running a newspaper? Absolutely nothing. But no longer being able to pick it up and read it at the newsstand makes me so sad.

[dgr.livejournal.com]

I can't believe they didn't make their last issue on the 14th. Epic fail.