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Lisa Napoli on how ‘Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie’ made NPR a powerhouse

St. Louis on the Air

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How Close Did They Come to Just Giving Up?

The station was on the verge of going out of business. The women were angry with frank mancowitz, but they also appreciated how he helped elevate the collective good. Even after she went all t v, koke still wanted to keep her job in radio. They loved their jobs, and they felt this connection.

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