The War on Christmas Music

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010

Today, our Soundcheck Smackdown series dares to enter the annual battle over Christmas music. Joining us are Dr. Gerard J. Grzyb, seasonal music coordinator for the public radio station WRST-FM at the University of Wisconsin, and Nigel Rodgers, the president of Pipedown International.

A Soundcheck producer is responding to your comments today and sharing the conversation on the air.

Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on the scrap over Christmas music

Tell us: Is Christmas music essential for the holiday season? Does it drive you batty? Leave a comment.

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