Two things: I listened to The Takeaway on my drive to work at 9:00. Suddenly it was gone. I had to do some searching to find it had only shifted two hours, but those are two vital hours. I don't drive to work at 11:00am. I'm at work, and often can't listen. I do get the podcasts.

But the largest and most hurtful change was Celeste Hedlee's departure. I had no idea what happened, I figured she was on vacation or something. The pair of you were magic. One of you... well, is pretty good, I won't deny... but you were stronger as a pair. I looked forward to the repartee every morning. Now I have neither the show at drive-time (for me) nor the quirky and fun repartee. The stories are still good, but it's now a bit one-sided for me.

I don't know what happened, but I believe you shot yourself in the foot.

Celeste Headlee's paean to Sparky Anderson upon his passing is, IMHO, one of radio journalism's gems -- delivered during a Takeaway broadcasts. Worthy of a Pulitzer in one of their categories. Beautifully touching and personal. It made culture and sport come together in a humanistic way -- way beyond "fandom." So strange that her departure was not explained at all.

I miss Celeste Headlee

As with other regular listeners, I was sorry to learn about Celeste Headlee's abrupt departure and found it a bit jarring. As good as John Hockenberry is, I think Celeste's presence was a huge boost to the show. I knew they disagreed at times and are two very different personalities, but for me those creative differences made the show even better than it had been.

It would have been nice to hear a goodbye on air that explained Celeste's departure. I thought John and her had a great rapport. Guess I was wrong. I hope she lands on her feet elsewhere at NPR and I will still listen to Mr. Hockenberry because he is one of the finest minds in journalism. We deserved a little more on this change.

I am also chiming in here with my disappointment of the changes. I have been listening to the Takeaway on WNYC since it went on the air and have found it to be an indispensable source of news and in-depth conversation that I have started my day with every weekday. The Takeaway is so engaging and iterative in the way news stories and the surrounding conversations evolve. It's really more in line with how we consume and interact with information today on the internet and, I think, a good contender for replacing Morning Edition. It's a loss for many listeners to limit this show as it is now. However, I am grateful that I can still get to hear it for the 9am hour. I hope that someday it can return to how it once was.

It really isn't the same without Celeste Headlee! I know I wrote before -- can she come back? I hope she finds work right away. "You" have really taken too much away from The Takeway : ( !!!!

It was strange the way Celeste Headlee suddenly disappeared from the program. No explanation, nothing. She and John Hockenberry seemed to balance well.I did notice that both John and Celeste were not hosting the program on multiple days over the summer. I thought it was for vacation but maybe not. I don't like the 9:00 am time slot. It is not particularly convenient for me and I think a two hour show rather than a one hour show would be much better.

Expect this to happen now many NPR stations that would "clear" you at 6 or 7 am will no longer be able to do so at 9am. Atlanta example: Suddenly gone from WCLK 91.9 FM, Jazz Of the City, at 6am with no known explanation; suddenly gone from WABE 90.1 HD Channel 2, in the 7am hour, again with no known explanation. Figured out for myself where Celeste landed when I tuned to the PBS Knowledge channel a couple of weeks ago.

Economics is one thing but you shouldn't be making listeners conduct internet searches to try and find out what happened to their morning radio show. I'm disappointed by the changes--who needs the banility of cokie roberts on both AM and FM?--but appalled by the lack of notice and explanation by WNYC.

As a listener since the start of the program I am so disappointed about the recent Takeaway changes. I loved Celeste Headlee. She was clear, calm, empathic and intelligent during her discussions and interviews! I'm sorry there was not much preparation for her listener/supporters!

Apparently Celeste Headlee is no longer on the program, for unknown reasons. I think you owe it to your listeners to explain the reason behind this sudden departure. This is a huge loss for the program. Please respond asap.

So disappointed to find these many changes to my favorite morning show by far. The thing with radio that often irks me as a devout listener, is the frequently surreptitious methods used to change, often giving the listener, who has welcomed these personalities into their rituals and lives, no time to process or "say farewell" it was a bad harbinger with Celeste's abrupt departure. Now, with the rug pulled out from beneath us yet again, we must scramble to remap our radio terrain

So disappointed with the change! Mornings are just not the same without John
Hockenberry's lively discussions with interesting guests - and his always intelligent take on the day's news.

Very sad about the change. I miss Celeste Headlee very much!!!!!!
It was a change due to economics? Thank you Celeste for all your intelligence and humor and energy.

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So sad. I looked forward to The Takeaway every morning. Since most of us have to be at work by 9 I guess we'll just have to miss it now.

I will miss the show as I will no longer be able to listen in the mornings. This show was THE reason I continued to subscribe to XM radio. I will have to reconsider since the internet will be my only connection now.

Great. Now I have BOB Edwards all morning. And then BOB at night. Oh, wait, BOB on the weekend... Any decent news and discussion like the Takeaway has been pushed aside by BOB. There is just nothing to listen to now. Way to go.

The Takeaway done got took a way... suffering succotash

I was away and didn't learn of the changes until driving to work this morning. I already listen to Morning Edition from 6-8 am on workdays and now need to look for something else for the commute. So sad! I'll really miss the show.

I've really counted on The Takeaway to get pertinent and interesting news in the mornings, so I have to say I feel disappointed about the time change--I don't understand how those of us who work during usual day hours can listen at 9AM. It will only happen for me now on holidays/days off. Bummer ! But I'm also confused where did Celeate go?! I can't seem to get any information and I'm finding it frustrating as a loyal listener I sort of feel like I'm not been given the full or at least an explanation. Please fill us in.

I am disappointed by the change, economics aside. John and Celeste were a nice balance and definitely did not allow loose or polemical thoughts of those interviewed to go unremarked and challenged.

The show in its old format was zippy; Morning Edition, which is fine, was much more staid (sort of like the BBC of 20 years ago).

I will continue to listen to John, though missing Celeste.

Now, on the positive side, vis WNYC, I will have five straight hours of interesting and informative talk radio and news.