Absolutely. I turn the radio on many stations as soon as the DJ or reporter come on, because the booming bass in a speaking voice in the car is just auditory torture. If I do want to leave it on a local station during a news report, I often have to switch EQ presets on the car stereo to bear it, then switch back for music and everything else after. I have been long term grateful that NPR is cognizant enough to actively choose not to persecute their listeners in this way.