North Carolina Radio Station Reverses Decision on Banning 'Inappropriate' Met Opera Broadcasts

WCPE, a nonprofit classical radio station in North Carolina, has reversed its decision to ban the broadcast of contemporary operas performed by the Metropolitan Opera this season. The station had initially cited "adult themes and harsh language" as reasons for the ban, but faced widespread criticism. The Met has been staging more contemporary works to attract new audiences, and the station's general manager had expressed concerns about the suitability of these works for broadcast. However, after receiving feedback and holding internal discussions, the station decided to air the Met's newer offerings, emphasizing their core value of being a refuge from the political and troubles of the world.