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ALEX'S BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER 

Why do I love public radio? It's a companion. 

Radio sounds like someone speaking or singing two inches from your ear. It's intimate. It's informative. It's also imaginative—your mind sees what the radio says.  

Public radio is accessible. Free. Ephemeral. Regional. No internet needed. No algorithms written by bro-ligarchs. Radio's always there for you—on sunny Saturday mornings and late, lonely nights. Because it's meant just for you, paradoxically, it's meant for all. 

Public radio is accessible to 99% of the American population, yet some in Congress are sabotaging it. 

For my birthday, I ask you to support my two favorite public radio stations: 

GIVE $6, $15, $25 — OR MORE

FUNDRAISER UPDATES

WRITE A COMMENT TO ADD SUPPORT

Comments (12)

Dave King
Jun 18, 2025

Happy birthday to one of my very favorite former students! I'm looking forward to wearing my WERS T-shirt around Brooklyn.

Vaguely disappointed the dog didn't speak, however.

A big cyber high-five to you.

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AlexAtes
Jun 20, 2025
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Thank you so much, Dave! Your gift, and words, are quite appreciated!

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Emmy R
Jun 16, 2025

Donated to both! Happy birthday! Go public radio!!

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AlexAtes
Jun 20, 2025
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Thank you so much for your birthday wish and support, Emmy!

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FrandlT
Jun 16, 2025

Just donated to WERS!

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AlexAtes
Jun 20, 2025
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Thanks so much, Fran! WERS is definitely your jam!

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Jennifer P.
Jun 13, 2025

Loooooove Alabama Public Radio! Such a great idea and happy to support!

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AlexAtes
Jun 21, 2025
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Thanks so much, Jen!

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Jeff freeman
Jun 09, 2025

Happy to help the celebration!!

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AlexAtes
Jun 21, 2025
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Thanks so much, Jeff, for helping to launch this!

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Longtime neighbor!
Jun 09, 2025

First to comment! Love love love this fundraiser! Let's support public radio! Just donated $25 to APR and WERS!

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AlexAtes
Jun 21, 2025
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Thanks so much!

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