Sweetie, this thread is 3 years old!

(Her voice was nasally and annoying long before the dysphonia started.)

I think what you should take from hearing this voice is an indication of the wonderful inclusivity of our society. Such a thing as this would not have been possible even 20 years ago. My son is a college debater and one of his team mates has a spastic condition that makes it difficult for him to produce words fluently. This student, each time he gets up to speak, is an example of courage to everyone. I am so glad for the marathoners in the wheelchairs and all of these people who no longer retire to a life of self-concealment but instead come out into the open to participate in our common life.

Her voice doesn't bother me. But when I first heard it I pictured a New England professor-type who wears Birkenstocks in the winter with grey socks and was surprised with what she actually looks like.

The Splendid Table lady has a great voice.

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Anonymous wrote:Wow. Sorry her painful, uncontrollable, and embarrassing medical condition is so annoying to you guys. Change the station assholes.

Her medical condition is the least of her problems.

uhhh... what?

[quote=Anonymous]I tried to listen to Diane Rehm's show for several weeks with an open mind. I gave up and just immediately switch to another public radio station. Sorry, and best wishes to Diane Rehm.[/quote]

So you had to revive this two year old thread to tell us [i]that[/i]?

Anonymous wrote:I know she has a medical condition and I have great sympathy for her but aarrghh! Her voice is awful. Someone please take the microphone away from her. I can't listen to her anymore.

I'm not sure I would classify it as a "medical condition." She has a tremor. I admire her for pursuing what she wants in light of what people might think.

Anonymous wrote:Wow. I'm surprised by these comments.

I love DR. I think her show and her interviewing skills are terrific. If you're a regular listener, you get used to her voice and come to just appreciate her for her talent. (and appreciate the way she's succeeded in the face of her condition) She's quite open about her dysphonia and mentions it on the air, usually when she's announcing that someone will be subbing for her when she takes time off for a voice treatment.

If NPR got rid of her, it would be a real loss. I don't think she could be easily replaced.

Totally agree! I think she's great. Love her show.

I tried to listen to Diane Rehm's show for several weeks with an open mind. I gave up and just immediately switch to another public radio station. Sorry, and best wishes to Diane Rehm.

My favorite is Neeeeeeeeeeeeeil
Aaaaaaaauuuuugensteeeeeeeeeiiin..........

UGH.

It is an awful voice. I honestly can't listen.

I have a client also with dysphonia and a physical benign essential tremor and she always sounds like she is broken up to the point of tears and with her tremor to her hands and body, everywhere she goes people are like 'r u ok? r u sure?' and it gets really annoying for her with people always wanting to call 911 or find a family member for her or sit with her. She's like 'get over it; I'm fine'.

Anonymous wrote:I like her voice. It's interesting and dignified... unlike most of the comments here.

You revived a two year old thread to say this? Crazy lady!

You could always listen to Rush instead!

I like her voice. It's interesting and dignified... unlike most of the comments here.

Anonymous wrote:Wow. Sorry her painful, uncontrollable, and embarrassing medical condition is so annoying to you guys. Change the station assholes.

Her medical condition is the least of her problems.