I have been listening to and learning from Worldview for more than a quarter of a century. When I am a guest of the program I drive to the Navy Pier from my home, which is fifty miles away. It is a fair exchange. I share what I know about one area of the world and in return learn about the rest of the world from experts interviewed at the program. Jerome is a superb host. His questions are probing and direct and his curiosity in genuine. The educational value of this show for Chicago should be obvious to the programmers.
I can’t fathom why the show is on the chopping block, as it has a loyal audience who depend on it for their education and edification. It is not for everyone, of course. I don’t really care about local news. But that doesn’t mean I wish such programs should be discontinued. At this pivotal time in our nation and the world, cancelling this informative show would be disservice to Chicago.
Ahmad Sadri
Professor of Sociology
Lake Forest College
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