13 Questions
What time does Talk of the Nation always start?
2 o’clock Eastern Time
What happens if a story is filed late for a radio broadcast?
It is considered a failure
When have NPR's usual broadcast clocks been modified?
During significant events like the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
What kind of programming did NPR provide to its stations during rare occasions?
Round-the-clock programming
How long were the highly produced billboards made during rare occasions?
Longer or shorter than fifty-eight seconds
What events have justified NPR's deviation from the usual broadcast clocks?
Terrorist attacks and war outbreaks
What time is considered a 'HARD' DEADLINE on the radio?
Six minutes past noon
What happens to shows on rare occasions when NPR provides special programming?
They lose their individual identities and blend into one another
What rules the working lives of reporters, editors, producers, directors, and hosts?
The clock
When can the time window be pried open on the radio?
During significant events
Is a 'HARD' DEADLINE on the radio very flexible?
False
Is it likely that no one will notice if a story is filed late for a newspaper?
True
Do the highly produced billboards remain unchanged during rare occasions when NPR provides special programming?
False
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