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please change the music. Just intro it yourself, LOL :)

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I agree. The music is a little jarring. I think an intro in your own voice is so pure and on-brand for how we've been receiving your missives since you started, something like:

Welcome to Letters from an American. I've been writing these since [date] to place our current politics in the context of where we've been before. "History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme." Today's letter: [date]: [the letter]

Your voice is awesome.

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I'm with the 'no music' crowd - especially when it takes 26 seconds.

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I fast forwarded.

No disrespect to Heather, but it was awful lol

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Feb 13·edited Feb 13

I love the podcast. Count me among your listeners. But Heather, are you sure you are not taking on too much, reading it yourself? You were already doing so much! And I know your Letter is often time-stamped 3 am. Just please don’t burn out and collapse. We need you!

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Don’t want to pile on but, yes, lose the music. It’s your words we value.

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I love the idea. Really love hearing your voice. No need for the music, nor the intro. Just you starting with the date. Keep it simple and elegant.

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I like the music! It feels like a ride through history.

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Love your description of the music. HCR does give us “ride through history” often in her writings.

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I LOVE the music! Perhaps the level should be knocked down a bit, it seems louder than the rest.

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I appreciate this new audio option of your letters. When I just read your printed words, I’ve a tendency to skim; that does an injustice to your work, and causes me to miss important thoughts of yours. Audio is like a good sermon from my pastor, or a heart to heart over coffee with a friend. I pay attention, I take your words to heart, I connect thoughts from previous letters, I make an action plan to keep fighting for my country. I hope you keep the audio version. Regardless, I know you’ll keep up the good work!

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Yes, love everything but the long musical intro. Please just begin and end with you. :)

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Bravo - so good to hear your voice. Music or no music it is you and your dedication to explaining what the hell is going on these days that is important . We fled the US in 2022 and are happily living in Nova Scotia, Canada. However, what is going on down south of us is frightening - such a beautiful wealthy country, where there is plenty to share with everyone, letting these Republican deplorables cater to such a despicable super star is beyond belief. How can one man and some treasonous cronies bring down America? Thanks for your voice of reason.

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Feb 13·edited Feb 13

Keep the music! Nothing wrong with a little production bumper to get things going.

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Oh thank you! Your daily dose of current events in a rationale, calming way is so appreciated. And having it as audio with your clear, professional voice is even better

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I agree with the folks who said NO to the music. You do not need anything more than your own clear, straight forward voice - whether written or via podcast.

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The music is awful!

Yes pls no other voices, just give date and start reading.

No need for anything else, thank you!

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This provides an excellent option for your followers.Music is up to you. Extremely well read. Continued thanks for your work.

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This is very welcome.

I’m neutral on the music, but enthusiastic on having a podcast as well as your written posts.

(Bought the book today)

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I love this audio option regardless of the music! Sounded like you might have a cold? If so, I wish you well.

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I agree with the women below. The music is abrasive but I love that you are reading your posts. I listen first thing every morning. Thank you.

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