No, there isn't an no, I'm not.

I am not a researcher or a campaigner for more folk radio. It is a fact that folk is poorly served by the mainstream radio that I am likely to listen to, and I don't expect that to change. Yes, there are lots of amateur online stations, streaming broadcasts etc but the main roots programmes are few and Mike Harding's appears to be the highest profile.

I am not interested in Trad music much, why should I be? I like contemporary singer songwriters, people with something new to say. the only real outlet for them as far as I can see is Harding & Bob Harris. Bob appears to think that it isn't authentic if it isn't American, and Mike has a very small playlist. Late Junction plays the odd thing if they can make it fit into their 'music as art' format.

I'm not dependent on Radio, I can buy the cds I want, but when something does get played that I am interested in I pay attention.