When you turn on Weekend America this weekend, things will sound a bit different. Sure, you could chalk it up to summer, when NPR hosts play musical chairs with their hosting duties. But a delightfully solo John Moe is what we'll hear from now on on American Public Media's Weekend America.
For about a year, hosting duties have been split between Bill Radke in Los Angeles and Desiree Cooper in St. Paul. It was an odd combination. The geographical distance made co-host banter a challenge. While both are top-notch hosts, sometimes it sounded like they'd never met. The show's real highlights included sound-rich pieces from indie producers as well as John Moe's weekly "weather" report, a tongue-in-cheek rundown of quirky events across the country. If you liked that segment, stay tuned for all John Moe, all the time, since he'll be taking over as the show's solo host this weekend.
Sadly, it looks like Bill Radke will be leaving the show. Too bad, I liked his style. Desiree Cooper will stay on as Senior Correspondent from her home in Detroit - good news for the environment, since she's been commuting to St. Paul for almost a year.
Well, goodbye Bill Radke. You will be missed. But I look forward to hearing more of John Moe's wit and creativity each weekend.
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