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Just in: Donors save John Schaeffer’s radio show

Just in: Donors save John Schaeffer’s radio show

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WNYC today announced that its “Save New Sounds” campaign to preserve the beloved 40+ year music program has reached its goal of $1.5 million, and the show will go on. The news was first announced by host John Schaefer on-air on New Sounds.

The “Save New Sounds” campaign was fulfilled through a number of large gifts from several major donors—including an anonymous donor who stepped forward with a transformative seven-figure gift—along with a grassroots listener campaign that welcomed donations of all sizes. In all, over 1,000 listeners from 31 states and 17 countries donated in amounts ranging from $1 to over $1 million.

“New Sounds has been as much a journey of surprise and discovery for me as it has been for our listeners. The prospect of stopping, even after 43 years, well, it just seemed too soon. And to my incredible relief, enough people agreed and were eager to help, and so, that journey will continue,” said John Schaefer. “I’m feeling a weird mix of gratitude, tinged with surprise, and an oxymoronic blend of pride and humility, at what the show has meant to so many listeners who’ve been along for the ride. But that’s one of the great things about music—when you’re feeling all the feels and can’t really express it in words, music can take over. And thanks to our New Sounds community, that’s exactly what will be happening tonight, and for years to come.”  

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