NPR does it again. They are apparently determined to use their “Special Coverage” banner around every event, no matter how non-newsworthy. I mean, I understand that the death of a former President is news, but once you’ve reported the death, exactly what is the point bringing out all the “Special Coverage” nonsense? I mean…what else is there to say, really? (Or as my wife put it, “Oh, please…”)

Oh, that’s right…Kernis and Kompany are determined to show how well NPR can handle “breaking news.” Whether it’s necessary or not. Whether it makes sense or not.

Update: 7:30 pm EDT

Apparently, even NPR figured out how stupid this “Special Coverage” nonsense is…they switched back to calling the programming “All Things Considered” within the last hour (I’m listening to the pacific feed through KSFC Spokane, WA, yet another station who’s manager tells me I can’t be a listener since I don’t live in Washington state). Maybe Linda was able to talk some sense into these pinhea…er…pinstripes.