Hmmmm ~ we all may have to rethink any impulse we might have had to bequeath money or make any kind of long-range contribution to any NPR station. The station could change at any time to something we have no interest in supporting.

I can't imagine a similar development ever happening at my beloved (and completely independent) WWOZ (dot-org), but who knows? ~ anything, apparently, can happen.

Pauline, I'm pretty sure that satellite radio requires an initial investment in special hardware in addition to the monthly subscription cost. For most people, that means at least two units, one in the home and one per vehicle. I have no idea if the receivers must be purchased or if some kind of lease arrangement might be included in the monthly tab.