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Jun 19, 2003

Tavis Smiley's NPR show has taken off, but some listeners who aren't black feel excluded. Network ombudsman Jeffrey Dvorkin considers their complaints.
The Onion reports that a college-radio DJ in Illinois believes he has a huge fan base. "Though 'Rock Blossom' is heard mainly by his girlfriend and a handful of friends who request songs while they get stoned, Haley said his show is distinctive because of his personality," the paper says.