I'm with you Denise. I personally would not support WDET if they cancelled shows like this. Even if the management doesn't care, principle counts.

Personally, if ANY public radio station makes a decision that rankles you and the public, I would suggest finding out who the underwriters are. You can find this on most stations webpage or by listening (if you can stand it). Write to the underwriters.   Write to the university president if it is a college. If they are a public station, they might have a community board of volunteers that make their voices heard to the management. Also, keep an ear out for license renewal. People can complain to the FCC during that time period.   These are avenues where you can make your voice heard to people other than the evil cabal that made the decision.

Organized protests in the form of pickets can also scare the pants off of some of these empty suits.

Be a watchdog. Even in this age of corporate radio, voices still can make a difference - even if the odds are hugely against them. Some managers can't take the heat. You never know!

Admitedly, I have a stake in public radio. I am blessed to work for a station with university and management that realizes what a gem they have. We may not have the largest audience in NYC, but we have a very loyal and supportive one. It is humbling.   Even before I joined nearly 30 years ago, I realized what treasures could be heard on the radio dial. Those treasures may have been buried over the years, but if you search hard enough - you will be much richer!

Ron