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Noooo how can @totn be canceled? Now how will I ever get/not get a Talk of the Nation t-shirt that may or may not exist, @NPR?by LaurenKlinger via twitter 3/29/2013 1:58:40 PM
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Can't imagine why @npr thought losing @totn and @nealconan was a good idea. Sad day, indeed.by monifree via twitter 3/29/2013 1:59:00 PM
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RT @zachgeis: This NPR fan is super sad that "talk of the nation" is being cancelledby Andy Carvin via twitter 3/29/2013 1:59:34 PM
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Can't believe the news about @totn being cancelled @nealconan so disappointing, it's part of the @NPR DNA!by timneedles via twitter 3/29/2013 2:01:14 PM
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Wow @totn will be missed greatly by those of us who believe in open public discussions of issues that matter. God speed Mr. Conan and crew.by KatelynSeabury via twitter 3/29/2013 2:01:15 PM
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so thx, @totn. your grace not only applied to how you reported news, but also to those you allowed to discuss it with you. you'll be missed.by aebrownesq via twitter 3/29/2013 2:01:15 PM
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RT @currentpubmedia: NPR drops "Talk of the Nation," replaces with WBUR's "Here & Now": http://current.org/?p=30033by waberosescott via twitter 3/29/2013 2:01:28 PM
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Talk of the Nation I really adore this particular "" http://bit.ly/ZF3FTrby JuliannaJDorsaintqd via twitter 3/29/2013 2:01:30 PM
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In response to several questions - NPR's @sciencefriday is to continue after shutdown of @totn;by David Folkenflik via twitter 3/29/2013 2:01:32 PM
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NYT reports that NPR plans to cancel “Talk of the Nation,” replacing it with “Here and Now”. What do you think? http://ow.ly/jznIHby BostonReview via twitter 3/29/2013 2:01:36 PM
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NPR is ending Talk of the Nation, Science Friday will continue: http://n.pr/16m7GPp via @@kathrynschulz1mby Marsha Haverty via twitter 3/29/2013 2:01:37 PM
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RT @davidfolkenflik: To repeat: NPR to cease production of call-in show Talk of the Nation @totn - replace w @hereandnow in partnership ...by VC Devaney via twitter 3/29/2013 2:01:40 PM
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No! @npr please don't cancel @totn talk of the nation!by RobbiePhoto via twitter 3/29/2013 2:01:46 PM
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Damn! @NPR is ending @totn that is kind of uncool! Luckily @nprmusic is still the bees knees so can't get too mad...by brianroach via twitter 3/29/2013 2:01:58 PM
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NPR is cancelling @totn and I think that means I'm officially moving my financial support to @PBS.by Brendan Hutt via twitter 3/29/2013 2:01:59 PM
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And how @nytimes is covering the @totn news: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/30/business/media/npr-to-end-talk-of-the-nation.html?smid=tw-shareby BenAllenKOSU via twitter 3/29/2013 2:02:14 PM
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Sad to hear @TOTN to end, but happy for friends at @hereandnow for new opportunity with expanded version! http://nyti.ms/11VdAInby LivPetersen via twitter 3/29/2013 2:02:16 PM
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NOOOOOOOOO MT @davidfolkenflik: To repeat: NPR to cease production of Talk of the Nation @totn - replace w @hereandnow in partnership w/WBURby gideonstrumpet via twitter 3/29/2013 2:02:17 PM
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Huh?! Boo!!!! MT “@romenesko: NPR is pulling the plug on "Talk of the Nation." http://n.pr/16m7GPp” @totnby Rick Sforza via twitter 3/29/2013 2:02:18 PM
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Had gotten lots of my daily news on @totn and enjoyed the atmosphere/banter.by M.S. Edson (Mara) via twitter 3/29/2013 2:02:31 PM
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But..but...but...SCIENCE FRIDAY! spin-off maybe? MT @davidfolkenflik NPR says it'll cease production of Talk of the Nation @totn this summerby alexmiz via twitter 3/29/2013 2:02:42 PM
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The end of an era. http://nyti.ms/16m6Wtt #NPRby Julian Ungar-Sargon via twitter 3/29/2013 2:02:52 PM
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Talk of the Nation Wow! -- I love this particular "" http://bit.ly/ZF3FTrby LuluJErtleytr via twitter 3/29/2013 2:02:55 PM
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Just heard the terrible news about @totn. My afternoons may never recover.by kristopherwhat via twitter 3/29/2013 2:03:04 PM
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Worry in Cyprus ... political gridlock in Italy ... Psaropolous and Poggioli report. NPR newscast. Also ... NPR prepares to drop its "Talk of the Nation" talk show at the end of June ... a newsmagazine replaces it in collaboration with station WBUR. Military drills in Russia ... Soyuz docks at ISS ... more ...
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RIP @totn (I miss driving and listening to @nprnews) #publictransitby jonathanresend via twitter 3/29/2013 2:03:34 PM
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I'll be on @MorningEdition at 8.40aPT/11.40aET to offer more details on NPR's decision to replace Talk of the Nation (@totn) w @hereandnowby David Folkenflik via twitter 3/29/2013 2:03:45 PM
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It's a wrap for @totn aft 21-yr run. To be replaced by newsmag @hereandnow. Strategic decision w/ new afternoon @nprnews @WBUR effort.by chuckatnpr via twitter 3/29/2013 2:05:02 PM
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:( “@RickSforza: Huh?! Boo!!!! MT “@romenesko: NPR is pulling the plug on "Talk of the Nation." http://n.pr/16m7GPp” @totn”by raffephotoLA via twitter 3/29/2013 2:05:06 PM
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Noooooo really sad to hear that @totn is ending :( what will I do at work now!?!by kcherryleigh via twitter 3/29/2013 2:05:20 PM
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RT @NotGayDalek: NPR TO DISCONTINUE Talk of the Nation AND REPLACE WITH Here and Now. THIS DECISION WAS NOT APPROVED BY ME!by Andy Carvin via twitter 3/29/2013 2:05:23 PM
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what, what, what, what, what?
@totn over?
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.@npr is ending @totn? Uncool.by lugia222 via twitter 3/29/2013 2:05:38 PM
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In his farewell note @nealconan says @Totn is leaving "with record station carriage and the largest audience in the program’s history."by Ari Shapiro via twitter 3/29/2013 2:05:39 PM
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MT @davidfolkenflik: NPR announces it will cease production of Talk of the Nation @totn this summer.by HuShuo via twitter 3/29/2013 2:05:59 PM
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RT @joshdw1: Can’t believe Talk of the Nation is ending, sad news. Going to be hard to replace it.by Andy Carvin via twitter 3/29/2013 2:06:11 PM
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RT @CrispyBeaver: NPR to end "Talk of the Nation" and replace it with "Talk of the Housewives of Des Moines" in effort to mimic trends & ...by Andy Carvin via twitter 3/29/2013 2:06:21 PM
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RT @ktbenner: Talk of the Nation. RIP.by Andy Carvin via twitter 3/29/2013 2:06:34 PM
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Aww :( Unhappy about @totn going away. The conversation is always engaging and provided the only Phone-In show that I listened to :(by Damien Heiser via twitter 3/29/2013 2:06:57 PM
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Going to sorely miss @totn. It has always been a favorite of mine.by TopherFrench via twitter 3/29/2013 2:07:00 PM