Now that NPR is dead man walking, can we finally have the uncomfortable conversation Ayesha Rascoe’s tenure as the weekend host? Yes I mean her Southern accent. General American" or the "Mid-Atlantic" accent was the house accent of NPR for decades

Discussing this at all has been one of those “poor taste” at best type topics. Sure you can mention it as at worst the internet will call you a racist. But it is both a change & notable that NPR picked a southern accent for its flagship weekend program.