• Up to one e-mail a month asking for your insight on issues we plan to cover - you respond only if you have knowledge; otherwise ignore the request
• An occasional follow-up by e-mail or phone to get more information
• Confidentiality - we won't quote you on the radio or the web without your permission
• An open line into our newsroom for you to tell us what stories are important to you, your family and your community
• No spam, marketing calls, or requests for money - your information is private and is not shared outside of a small circle of public radio journalists
• A chance to help with national stories through our partnership with American Public Media, on programs such as Marketplace, Speaking of Faith, and American RadioWorks

Your help will make our news coverage stronger:

• By giving our shows access to first person information and sources, new story ideas, a wider range of perspectives, and information that helps us identify under-covered or emerging issues
• By broadening our network of sources and strengthening our connections with diverse people around the region
• By helping us create deeper and more relevant reporting based on a diverse range of sources