Martin and I thought it would be a good idea to start a discussion thread that would allow you talk with with us about any subject that happens to be on your mind. We'll use this thread to post our own thoughts on a variety of topics, too. Who knows? You might get to know us a little better.

well that's nice of you...but

who are you and what are your qualifications to be discussing this topic ?

Originally posted by xpert11
The AP Show certainly cant be accused of being US centric or having a narrow view of the world .

Martin and I spent a lot of time talking to people far up the food chain, well before we went "on the air."

I can't speak for Martin, but I can speak for myself.

ATS is based in the U.S. Demographically, the largest audience share comes from the U.S. We can't help a certain amount of Amero-centrism. Martin and I get plenty of mail on this topic. The whole point in selecting co-hosts from different countries was to provide a "different" perspective than what you'd hear on many radio stations.

The show's title is intended to let new listeners know right off that they'll be in for something that IS different. I've sampled A LOT of political podcasts, and I can tell you from my research that what Martin and I do is rare, even though our format is very conventional.

Well of there is a focus on US topics that is only natural . However that hasn't prevented a diverse range of views from being presented . You only have to listen to the member interviews for proof of this . Members being able to suggest or get special guest interviews can only help in this regard . I have already put suggestion for special guest on a past AP show thread.

We have two British interivews coming up, back to back because that's how we could schedule them. We're doing what we can to get more from otehr parts of the world, and from the United States.

Hi, folks. Just to let you know, we are scheduling interivews just three or four weeks in advance. We've got a list of people that w're trying to reach, in no particular order. We're acting on suggestions as we get them. If you have a hot lead for a story, please let us know by posting in this thread, or by u2u. Martin and I will be glad to hear from you.

Martin and I are thinking about doing an extra podcast. We thought it might be fun to just sit down and chew the fat without any time limits. No commercials, and no sound effects. Just us.

What do you all think about that? Are there any questions you'd like to ask? Anything you want to hear us talk about? If so, post it here.

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