KDNK Programming Survey KDNK Programming Survey We want to know what you think of KDNK. Please take this comprehensive survey about our programming and activities. Thank you. * 1. What choice describes you? Current member Former member Not a member * 2. KDNK’s mission is to provide public-access radio that connects community members to one another and the world. How important is this mission to you? Very important Somewhat important Not important * 3. How well are we fulfilling our mission? Very well Fairly well Not well * 4. Do we have the right balance between music and news and public affairs? I want more music I like the current balance I want more news and public affairs * 5. Do we have the right balance between local programming (including music presented by volunteer DJ’s, news, shows such as “Geek Speak”) and national programming (such as “Democracy Now,” “New Dimensions,” “E-Town,” “Radio Lab” and NPR news)? I want more local voices I like the current balance I want more national programs * 6. If you want more national programming, what would you eliminate in order to make room for it? Weekend music programs Weekday music programs Local news and public affairs Does not apply * 7. Any particular shows you’ve heard elsewhere that you’d like to hear on KDNK? * 8. How do you feel about KDNK providing all community members access to the airwaves, even if it sometimes prevents us from maintaining a polished professional sound? I love the unpolished, non-professional sound Community access is worth it I would prefer a more professional sound * 9. KDNK remains primarily a music station hosted by volunteer DJs. How important is this to you? Very important Somewhat important Not important * 10. Which music do you enjoy most on KDNK? Rock Folk Bluegrass Country Hip Hop Blues World Reggae Jazz Electronica Alt-Rock Dub Step Metal Blues Other (please specify) * 11. KDNK partners with the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program to provide training to youth, and provides up to five hours per week of youth-access programming in prime time. Also, middle school and high school students produce segments relevant to youth issues. How do you feel about KDNK’s youth programs? These programs are among the most important things KDNK does I’d like to hear more of it It’s a good thing and the current amount of airtime is fine Sometimes I like it, but sometimes I’d prefer something different I would prefer less airtime devoted to youth radio * 12. How important is NPR news (Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me) in KDNK’s programming mix? I'd like more Current mix is about right I'd prefer less NPR programming on KDNK * 13. How important is “Democracy Now!”? More important than NPR It's good to have both Get rid of it * 14. KDNK airs “Democracy Now!” 12 hours after the live feed at 6 a.m. KDNK Should: Air it live at 6 a.m. in place of “Morning Edition” Air it in the morning from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. when the news is more current Leave it That’s a good reason to get rid of it * 15. KDNK is a member of Rocky Mountain Community Radio, a collection of stations that shares the costs of Colorado State Capital reporter Bente Berkland? How important is this? Very important Somewhat important Not important * 16. KDNK News maintains a searchable online archive of all news stories, and offers podcasts of all locally produced public affairs shows and newscast. How important is this? Very important Somewhat important Not important * 17. KDNK strives to provide local news and in-depth regional reporting. We have two full-time reporters and several stringer reporters, producing at least one new news story every weekday. We cover the Garfield County commissioners and Carbondale trustees, and issues such as immigration, the environment and more. Is this use of financial resources and airtime valuable to you? It’s one of the biggest reasons I listen I’d like to hear more local news I value it and the current amount of airtime is fine Devote more airtime to national and world news instead of local news Two full time reporters seems like too many * 18. KDNK News broadcasts live forums such as Thompson Divide meetings. Is this a good use of resources and airtime? Yes, it’s a fabulous public service, and I’d like to have more such events broadcast live I value it and the current amount of airtime is fine If I cared about that stuff, I’d attend the meetings, and would prefer you not pre-empt regular programming * 19. KDNK broadcasts live music and events, including Mountain Fair and summer music from Glenwood Springs and Carbondale. We have improved the sound quality by upgrading our remote broadcasting capabilities. Is this a good use of resources and airtime? I’d like to hear more I enjoy it and the current amount of airtime is fine Even with your improved sound quality, it’s just not the same as being there in person I prefer canned music * 20. KDNK reserves Thursday evenings for volunteers to broadcast in Spanish. How do you feel about this? If we are serious about reaching out to the Latino community, we need more Spanish programming One evening per week is just about right If I wanted to hear Spanish, I’d tune to one of the many Spanish-language stations * 21. Do you think KDNK is too “Carbondale-centric”? Yes No I wish it were more Carbondale-centric * 22. KDNK has a tradition of broadcasting Roaring Fork Rams football games, which requires pre-empting some Friday evening music programming. What do you think? It’s one of the things that make KDNK unique and precious I’d like it better if they won more What about other area football teams? Stick to the music * 23. Lost and Found Pet Report Very important Somewhat important Not important * 24. KDNK's Daily Community Calendar Very important Somewhat important Not important * 25. "Pulse of the Planet" Very important Somewhat important Not important * 26. "Stardate" Very important Somewhat important Not important * 27. Jim Hightower's commentary Very important Somewhat important Not important * 28. Town Trustees Report Very important Somewhat important Not important * 29. Where do you listen to KDNK the most? Check all that apply. At Home At Work In the Car Internet Stream Smartphone or Tablet Other (please specify) * 30. When do you listen to KDNK the most? Check all that apply. Weekday drive time Weekday 8-5 Weekday evenings Late night Weekends Never * 31. How often are you offended by the lyrics in songs DJs play, or by what DJs say? Often enough that I consider it a problem Sometimes, but I realize it is not intentional Never * 32. What makes you change stations away from KDNK? Check all that apply. Music I don’t like Obnoxious DJ Offensive lyrics News/public affairs shows that don’t interest me To hear more NPR news To hear more music Other (please specify) * 33. What stations are programmed on your car’s radio? * 34. How did you first find out about KDNK? * 35. What is the best radio station you ever heard? Please include location. * 36. What one programming changes would you like to see made? * 37. Other comments about KDNK: Done
