KQED radio announced a few days ago that due to lack of
funding, it was canceling its "Perspectives" commentaries.
Next morning, Doug Edwards was checking the call-in tape for
listener reaction and came across this from a women on her car
phone: "My name is Julia. Longtime listener. I'm very upset that
you're canceling 'Perspectives' and I'm considering canceling my
support. Please reinstate --," followed by the sound of squealing
brakes, a crash, shattering glass, and Julia yelling, "Oh shit,
you've made me so mad I just rear-ended the fucker in front of me.
Have to go now." Click.
Poor Julia. Funds were restored, and "Perspectives" is back
on the air.