Brudnoy vs. NPR: David Brudnoy goes after WBUR’s Tom Ashbrook. I don’t like Ashbrook’s slippery attempts at denying what he said. I don’t like Ashbrook slipping his politics into his reporting. I don’t like journalists hiding behind their phony Objectivese Language (not to be confused with dying Latin) to promote a clear agenda. But calling NPR “repugnant”? David’s being a little overwrought. NPR is still Hub Blog's favorite source for radio news, warts and all. WBZ-AM in Boston, where Brodnoy works, is good for sports, weather and traffic updates. In-depth reporting that risks charges of bias? Not at WBZ. WBZ is a shallow, safe, quick-hit 24/7 radio station, which long ago systematically denuded its newsroom of local reporters and which airs only a few decent talk shows (like Brudnoy's) that harp on the reporting of other media outlets. 'BZ doesn't have bureaus overseas. NPR does. With ambition, comes risk. 'Nuff said.   ¶ 12:02 PM