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How Old Do You Have to Be to Love WUOT?
 Kija Burr, Stephanie and Matt Burr's 5-year-old daughter, drew this on her paper towel during breakfast while listening to WUOT. She said happily, "I know how to spell NPR! This is me listening to NPR!"
If WUOT brings a little listening happiness to your morning, please make a donation now. When you do, bright kids like Kija will continue to grow up with outstanding educational and entertaining public radio programming that engages their minds.
Whether you are 5 or 55, WUOT has fantastic shows for you. Our Spring Fund Drive is April 29 - May 4, but you don't need to wait until then to donate! Make a gift now - and keep WUOT in your life...and Kija's.
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Federal Sequester Cuts WUOT Funding
 Although federal funding for public radio and TV was robustly debated in Congress last year, the only definitive result was that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), like most federal programs, would be included in sequester cuts if a budget could not be approved.
On March 26, President Obama signed a continuing resolution that will keep the government funded through the end of its fiscal year (Sept. 30) and avoid government shutdown. This resolution includes across-the-board sequester cuts of $85 billion to federal programs.
While CPB has not officially announced the exact funding cut for each public station, the Public Media Business Association (PMBA) has provided estimates. According to PMBA's formula, WUOT will lose about $10,000 from the current year's grant.
WUOT spends its CPB funding on NPR programs. The station will either have to offset the $10,000 loss from other revenue sources or drop its current level of programming. WUOT's NPR lineup provides listeners with quality news, music and entertainment, and the staff is working very hard to ensure that your favorite network programs remain on the air. With your continuing support, we are confident WUOT will be able to end Fiscal Year 2013 in the black despite the CPB cut.
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Jessel Receives National Reporting Award
 Christine Jessel, WUOT's Southern Education Desk (SED) reporter, has received a 2012 National Award for Education Reporting from the Education Writers Association. Jessel's second place award for Beat Reporting was one of nine given for Broadcasting.
WUOT was the only Tennessee radio or television station to be recognized. First prize in the Beat Reporting category went to another SED reporter, Dan Carsen at WBHM in Birmingham, Ala.
 "The Southern Education Desk was created to examine the unique educational challenges and in the South as well as potential solutions, and Christine's and Dan's awards are a testament to how well SED reporters are fulfilling that mission," Director of News Content Matt Shafer Powell said. "We're extremely proud of Christine and what she has accomplished since joining WUOT in 2011.
"Eight of the nine award winners in the Broadcasting category were public stations, and the ninth was a public broadcaster partnering with a nonprofit organization," Director Regina Dean said. "That's significant. Public broadcasting was initially created to provide educational programming, and today not only do we continue to fulfill that mission but also are recognized for outstanding efforts in this area.
"SED is a Local Journalism Center funded through a two-year grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting," she continued. "Without that funding, the work Christine has done and continues to do would not have been possible. We have CPB to thank for increasing the education reporting WUOT provides."
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The Met: Live in HD Season Ends May 15  Wow! The feedback we have received from winners of passes to this season's cinecasts makes it official: people LOVE The Met: Live in HD! We'd like to thank The Metropolitan Opera for making passes available to WUOT so that we could share them with you. There are still a few passes left for the final ENCORE performance of Giulio Cesare on Wednesday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. We have three for West Town Mall 9 in Knoxville and seven for Tinseltown in Oak Ridge. If you'd like to go, this is your last chance to enter to win passes. Send an e-mail to Cindy Hassil by April 19 and include the name of the show, which theatre you'd prefer, and your name, phone number and mailing address. Thank you for supporting opera on WUOT...and in local theatres! ___________________________________________
CD Winner
 Congratulations to April's CD winners, Beatriz and Alfredo G. of Oak Ridge, Tenn.! In celebration of spring and the sunny skies ahead, they won The United States Air Force Band's majestic Wild Blue Yonder. Enjoy!
Each month, we'll randomly draw a name from our list of valued members and the winner will receive a CD. It's just another way for us to say "thanks" for your support.
Details about the prize drawing
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FROM THE NATIONAL DESKS
 We'd Recommend This Book, But You're Probably Too Dumb To Read It
Philosophy professor William Irvine has an interesting hobby: he's a collector of insults. In gathering his favorite jabs and jibes for his new book A Slap in the Face: Why Insults Hurt -- And Why They Shouldn't, Irvine discovered that insults were actually one of the oldest forms of social currency.
http://www.npr.org/2013/03/26/175357581/youre-so-dumb-you-probably-think-this-book-is-about-getting-slapped
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 Birds: Crafty Airborne Masters Of Disguise
Spring is near. For many animals, that means its time to find a mate, and then protect the clutch of young that won't be far behind. For ground-nesting birds like the Japanese quail, keeping eggs safe can be a challenge, but the birds seem to have found a solution: egg camouflage.
http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174100236/quick-brown-fox-cant-find-camouflaged-quail-eggs
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 Lard And Schmaltz Make A Comeback In The Kitchen
Cooking with animal fat - common around the world for centuries - was dealt a near-fatal blow in the early 20th century by Crisco and its anti-lard campaign. Lard was demonized as an unhealthy fat, and cooks took note. Other vegetable oils came along, and lard was all but forgotten.
http://www.npr.org/2013/03/20/174817952/lard-and-schmaltz-make-a-comeback-in-the-kitchen
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Changing Course Becomes First Local Program to Air Only on WUOT-2
 Big Orange, Big Ideas. A grand statement about a university with worldwide reach. But what impact does the work and study being done at the University of Tennessee have on humanity? Each week, Changing Course asks that question, featuring discussions with UT professors, staff and students about the innovative projects they conduct at the Big Orange and what drives them to strive for Big Ideas.
Hosted by Todd Steed, Changing Course is the first local program to be broadcast on WUOT-2. The show airs Saturday at 1:04 p.m. during NPR's TED Radio Hour. The short module and its longer versions are available through WUOT's website.
Steed also hosts Improvisations and Studio 865 as part of his duties in the station's Programming and Operations Department. One of that department's goals is to introduce and grow local programming on WUOT-2, and the department's director, Greg Hill, said creating a module focused on UT's contributions seemed a logical place to start.
"Sometimes I think people don't realize how vast UT's work is and how lucky we are to have such an impressive resource right in our own backyard," Hill said. "The work here is fascinating. It goes beyond research into the actual creation of processes and technologies that have worldwide applications. Our goal with Changing Course is to help bring those advancements to light."
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Program Note: Met Broadcasts Displace TAL
On two Saturdays this month, The Metropolitan Opera broadcasts will begin at noon. As a result, on April 13 and 20, This American Life will move to 10 p.m.; and will be repeated on the following Sunday evening at 6.
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Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! Live in Theatres May 2
 On Thursday, May 2, Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! motors into theatres, and we can't...wait wait!
The show will simulcast live at select theatres nationwide, and will be shown locally at 8 p.m. ET at the West Town Mall 9 in Knoxville and Tinseltown in Oak Ridge. An encore performance is May 7 for those who missed the first show...or want to see it again!
Peter Sagal and Carl Kasell will be joined by Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca and Tom Bodett, as well as special guests and listener contestants. All they need is YOU.
We'll have more information on WUOT's website soon. Also, be sure to stop by WUOT's booth at EarthFest on April 20 for a chance to win tickets to the show and other great stuff! You'll have more opportunities to win (including a fun Spring Fund Drive promotion), so stay tuned.
Just think--you can tell all your friends you had a date night with Carl!
Dialogue
 WUOT's monthly live call-in program. Hosted by a member of WUOT's News Staff.
We'll take your calls at 865-974-5050; tweet us @WUOTFM; or submit your question on WUOT's Facebook page.
Wednesday, April 3, at 1 p.m.
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Studio 865/Flipside
 WUOT's monthly program featuring local music and musicians, hosted by Todd Steed.
Former member of both the V-Roys and Superdrag,  Mic Harrison (right) is the go-to guy in Knoxville for a winning combo of singing, playing guitar and writing jukebox jewels. He stops by Studio 865 to share tunes from his latest album with The High Score, Still Wanna Fight.
WUOT Recognizes New and Renewing Underwriters The following organizations became new underwriters or renewed their support of WUOT programming in March. There's a complete list of WUOT's sponsors with links to their websites on the Underwriters page of our website. Please thank these organizations for supporting WUOT Public Radio!
All Underwriters
If you'd like to raise awareness for your organization or a special event by becoming a WUOT underwriter, contact Cindy Hassil at (865) 974-6167.
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