Hey, I was listening to NPR this evening - trying to put on my 'bias sensitivity' ears (trust me I know how to wear them!) and again I state my case that when I am honest about things, some (not all) of the reporting on NPR provides a very balanced approach to the news. There was an interesting (read - longer than 30 second sound bite) about a Conservative PAC convention going on that the 'regular' news did not even cover. When the segment started I thought, 'Oh, here it comes', but have a listen for yourself if you have 3 minutes and 44 seconds to spare: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123857374

This followed a somewhat long interview with the co-chairs of the panel President Obama has tapped to reduce the deficit. Again, a much more in-depth report than what you get anywhere on the news sans talking heads shows.

There are shows that air on NPR stations that are wacko-left like "Democracy Now", but for the most part, I still think they do a pretty darned good job.