UPDATE: Ask Gov. Murphy Show Cancelled

An announcement from WHYY, WBGO and WNYC concerning the Ask Governor Murphy program:

Tonight’s edition of Ask  Governor Murphy, a statewide, bimonthly program designed to give New Jersey residents an opportunity to talk to Gov. Phil Murphy about their concerns, has been cancelled due to Gov. Murphy’s decision to withdraw. 

Governor Murphy’s office made this decision after WBGO, WHYY and WNYC — the public radio stations that serve New Jersey and are co-producers of the program — declined a request to remove a reporter from a panel that would be asking the governor questions during one segment. 

Editorial independence is critical to our mission and the success of such a program. We regret the inconvenience to our listeners.