What’s Next for KERA at Pledge Time: A Special About NASCAR–or How to Paint on Black Velvet?

Whenever you want to learn more about destitute farmers, evil businessmen and the miracle of Cuban health care, you can reliably turn to programming on KERA. Except, for some reason, during its pledge drives. If the station’s rattling the tin cup–as it is now–look for stuff like specials on Hank Williams, doo-wop singers, the Lawrence Welk show and Elvis, all sweaty in his white jumpsuit. If not exactly dishonest, doesn’t this tack indicate a big disconnect, at least? Thankyouverymuch.