Why I Support WBHM: Michael Harrington

| October 15, 2015 

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Michael Harrington’s winning design is featured on the newest edition of WBHM’s pint glass for the Fall 2015 fund drive.  For a contribution of just $7.50/month or a one time contribution of $90.00, this pint glass is a wonderful reminder of your support of public radio for Birmingham and North Central Alabama,

 

Here’s two brief interviews with Michael Harrington describing his design and talking about why he supports public radio:

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