As some of you may have read or heard, our colleagues at American Public Media informed us on Friday that they’re ceasing production of “Weekend America”. The final broadcast is scheduled for January 31st, 2009. According to APM, the decision was driven by “the current economy’s impact on station carriage and sponsorships” and will lead to the elimination of 13 full and part-time positions. Earlier this month, NPR announced it will be ceasing production of “Day to Day” and “News and Notes” in March. Many of us have come to enjoy - and indeed contribute to — Weekend America over the years as it was a program solicited and supported independent, creative work from freelancers and member stations like ours. We’re sorry to see it go — and will continue airing the show Saturdays at 2pm through January 31st, but will begin searching for a replacement in short order.