Please take a moment to think about how you would finish this sentence: “KBIA is My Source for … “
What is My Source? It’s a story collection initiative geared exclusively toward public broadcasting audiences. We’re interested in hearing, and possibly sharing, your story – how KBIA has made a difference in your life or been a special listening experience, or why you rely on KBIA as “my source.”
You can drop us a line any time at kbia@kbia.org and finish the sentence “KBIA is My Source for … ” … and we’ll say thanks with a pair of University Concert Series tickets! We might even ask you to come to our studios to record your testimonial for use on radio, TV, or the Web!
The My Source goal is to reaffirm public broadcasting’s role in our society by illustrating its relevance and value as the most trusted source for news, information, entertainment and empowerment. It hopes to fulfill this goal by encouraging individuals who feel passionately about public broadcasting to share their experiences and engage in conversation with other viewers and listeners.
Hear some recent testimonials here:
Christine Cisar, Lake Ozark: “Part of My Morning”
Marilyn Cummins, Columbia: “Do You Believe I Listen a Lot?”
Brady Deaton, Columbia: “Keeps Me Up to Date”
Brad Eiffert, Columbia: “Do the Numbers”
Alex Finck, Mexico: “An Education Beyond Textbooks”
Charlene Finck, Mexico: “Linking Our Family Together”
Darwin Hindman, Columbia: “Terrific Community Asset”
William Least Heat-Moon, Columbia: “Gallery of Lights”
Greg Leonard, Columbia: “Unbiased News”
Dianne Lynch, Columbia: “The Stories That Make a Difference”
Maria Oropallo, Columbia: “What’s Important to Know”
Jacqueline Settlage, Kirksville: “Our Earth Is Ours to Care For”
Kristen Smarr, Columbia: “Moments of Serenity”
Joe Weston, Columbia: “Keeping Boredom In Abeyance”
Terry Weston, Columbia: “Since 1972″
And here’s what some of your fellow listeners have written:
“I have been an avid listener of KBIA for over twenty-five years. I grew up in a small Missouri town without access to public radio, and when I moved to Columbia in 1985, I was thrilled to find your station! Being a news junkie means there are never enough avenues to feed the addiction, but NPR gives me in-depth, behind-the-headlines coverage that fosters a more educated insight into today’s pressing issues. KBIA has made me a more aware person, politically and socially. I feel a personal connection to your station, having had many opportunities to meet your staff. Darren feels like a personal friend! Thank you so much for allowing me the chance to tell you of my appreciation for what you do!”
- Lori Ann Houchen, New Franklin
“I moved to Columbia from St. Louis in 1984. I have only a high school education, but since I listen daily to KBIA, I know as much about our world as most anyone I talk to. I wish I would have had the money and drive to attend college when I was younger, but by the time I figured out how important higher education is, I was already bogged down with responsibilities and needed to keep working full time. I use KBIA as ‘my source’ of an education and I feel it has done a good job of keeping me as sharp as I could hope to be without formal study. Thanks, KBIA.”
- Michael in mid-Missouri
“What KBIA means to me:
K – Knowledge
B – Beautiful music
I – Intelligent discussion
A – All-round entertainment.”
- Janet in Columbia
