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Marfa Public Radio Puts You to Sleep

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Why This Matters

This article highlights the behind-the-scenes efforts required to keep Marfa Public Radio operational 24/7, emphasizing the complexity and dedication involved in running a public radio station. It also introduces a creative approach to fundraising through a sleep podcast that combines transparency with humor, engaging listeners in supporting the station's ongoing work.

Key Takeaways

Marfa Public Radio is literally never asleep. It operates 24/7 (except when lightning strikes) and there’s so much that goes on behind the scenes to make this happen– fundraising, compliance, protocols, emergency response, maintenance…the list goes on and on.

Do you lay awake wondering what FCC compliance entails? Ever wondered what NPR's code of journalistic ethics involves for the newsroom?

We may never be able to explain what it takes to operate the station, but we can put you to sleep trying to.

For this fall membership drive we bring you Marfa Public Radio Puts You to Sleep. It's a sleep podcast wherein we read you the boring documents essential to our jobs, in the hopes we might lull you into slumber.

We do actually hope that you fall asleep listening to this, but when you wake up, help us continue to read our boring documents and keep Marfa Public Radio awake by donating to the station at marfapublicradio.org/donate.