Dear Stations,

American Public Media and WUNC – North Carolina Public Radio are announcing today that The Story with Dick Gordon will cease production, with the final episode to air Friday, November 22nd, 2013.

After much consideration, WUNC and APM have decided not to continue the program without Dick, and will each turn their attention to other projects. Dick’s last day hosting the show will be in October. After that, we will make archival shows available as well as a temporary host to fill the time to get us to the November 22nd date.

As many of you know, the program was originally created and designed around host, Dick Gordon’s, unique skills and personality. Over the show’s 8 year run it has earned several national awards and has developed a strong and loyal public radio audience. Dick has announced his intention to step away from the The Story with plans to return to his native Canada, to be closer to his family.

APM will work with you to find quality, alternative programming to fill the gap in your schedule. We know you and your audience will be sad to say goodbye to The Story and we thank you for your loyalty throughout the years.

Your Station Relations Representative will be in touch with more details and to answer any questions that may arise.

Thank you,

Nancy Cassutt
Managing Director, National Distribution
American Public Media
ncassutt@americanpublicmedia.org