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Thank you so much for getting this discussion going. For years I have found my identity tied up in my work, and I often have the impression that I am alone. This discussion has affirmed that I am not. I don't know if this has come up in the discussion or comments today, but Workaholics Anonymous is a real organization (though some assume it's a joke) and it has been immensely helpful for me as I've navigated layoffs, career changes, etc. A person can actually be physically addicted to work, with the adrenaline rush that comes with continually being over-stressed. Being aware of this has changed my approach to work, and, consequently, has changed the rest of my life for the better. http://www.workaholics-anonymous.org/

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THANK you for this week's series on NW writers, and especially for today's program with the Dickman brothers. After Matthew read "Country Music" I immediately called Broadway Books and ordered his "All-American Poem."

As a writer, I'm biased, but this week's episodes of TOL have been my favorite of any you've done. I was in a bit of a dry spell with my writing, but listening to authors every morning is encouraging and challenging me. And the Dickman brothers reminded me of how much I love poetry -- it's been a long time since I've written or even read poems, but I really connected with their work today.

Thank you!

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I think there is absolutely an hour of conversation here, especially in Portland. My experience (as a white person) here has been that the city is full of well-intentioned PC-minded people, but we are still incredibly segregated. There is a lot of PC talk but not a lot of real action to back it up. I imagine things have been improved because of it, but sometimes it seems like we're just using language to cover up an area that needs some real work and action.

posted 4 years, 9 months ago
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I'll preface this by saying that I generally enjoy TOL and appreciate the depth of local topics the show covers. But every time I listen, I am jarred at least once by an abrasive question or comment from the host.

I have read that Emily Harris started at KBOO public access radio in Portland, which has an important place in local media. But a lot of the tactics of indy journalists stray far from balance and objectivity in order to prove a point. Sometimes those points need to be proven, but I do not think TOL is the place for that.

It seems that the TOL host should be a balanced discussion facilitator, not a fire stoker-- especially under a highly respected news organization like OPB.

Jim Philipson's comments above describe exactly what is missing from Emily Harris' approach. She has a great opportunity with TOL to rise to greater heights in journalism, but such interviewing techniques are not going to take her there.

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