as "guest" says...(HI, guest...*smile*) it is obvious that this was decided, controlled, planned,....yes, FIXED....long before the 'vote'. There was no doubt what the outcome of that vote would be.

Looking at the lineup planned, it simply pits WETA against WAMU in weekday hours. I don't think I'll switch my dial to help 'em out.

I'm trying to think of a catchy phrase that describes this "adventure":

"Cutting off your nose to spite your face"?...no, not exactly, though the flavor is there..

"Waist deep in the Big Muddy"?...nawwwwww....but I can see waters rising.

"Burning your bridges behind you"?...getting closer......

"Putting all your eggs in one basket"?....more like putting all your eggs in someone else's basket, perhaps....

I give up....let's just call it silly and ill-advised. I predict a decline in revenue the next few beg-a-thons.