Answering the call

It's pretty cool to work at a place where people call in to support what you do. I staffed the phone lines one day this week during WPT's pledge drive to cover the pledge break during the PBS NewsHour.

The NewsHour is not what you call a pledge blockbuster, but it has its loyal followers. One of them, Denis, called in to pledge $120. I was happy to take his call.

I don't really know much about Denis, but he really wanted to make sure he would get his NewsHour hat pledge premium. That struck me even more than his generous pledge, that he was that eager to show the world his taste in television programming and journalism.

Thanks, Denis, wear your new hat in peace, knowing you've done your part to support what you find worthwhile.