Three letters ran in the "Opinion" section criticizing WDET management's decision to implement significant programming changes to the NPR station. One writer suggested that many of the programs coming to the station can already be heard in the Detroit area via WUOM-FM. Another writer said, "In a city that thrives on such a historical and present music vibe, WDET was one of the few places on the dial to hear music that was not from a nationally programmed playlist." According to another writer, "WDET was the only station in town where there was the slightest chance of hearing decent music."