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- Andrea Seabrook 1957 friends
- Website: DecodeDC.com
Pledge $15 or more
354 backers
A personal postcard from Andrea Seabrook with a portrait and quote of a great American thinker. You will receive one of the following: Thomas Jefferson, "If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, it expects what never was and never will be." Louis Brandeis, "The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in the insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well meaning but without understanding." Mark Twain, "We have the best Congress money can buy." Edna Ferber, "If American politics are too dirty for women to take part in, there's something wrong with American politics."
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $25 or more
288 backers
DecodeDC CD! A first run, artist-designed CD packed with the first 5 episodes of DecodeDC, plus a special features section with extended bonus interviews and a secret message for you to decode! Also includes personal postcard from Andrea Seabrook.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $50 or more
277 backers
Wear it on Your Chest. Show your true colors with this this limited edition DecodeDC t-shirt. Be warned though, strangers may want to talk politics with you. (Comes with CD and postcard)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $75 or more
40 backers
Public Radio Nerd Pack. For people who like their radio old-school, get one limited edition DecodeDC tote bag and mug set. Because radio logos are always in style! Also comes with a special four pack of postcards with pictures and quotes from Thomas Jefferson, Louis Brandeis, Mark Twain and Edna Ferber.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $100 or more
126 backers
Official Supporter Pack. Your name will be etched in pixels as an official DecodeDC supporter. You'll receive the t-shirt, tote bag, and mug, plus the CD and postcards. Go all in!
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $250 or more
22 backers
Associate Producer. You'll be named on-air as an Associate Producer on an episode of the show, plus you'll get to participate in an exclusive editorial meeting of DecodeDC. Join Andrea and other Associate Producers in this online video-chat to develop new ideas for the show. Comes with all items in the Official Supporter Pack.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $400 or more
1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)
NEW AWARD LEVEL! SoundCloud Pro Plus account, offering unlimited storage and more: http://soundcloud.com/premium/pro-plus Plus an on-air credit, and Official Supporter Pack.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $500 or more
6 backers
Senior Producer. On-air credit, plus a one-on-one conversation with Andrea by phone or video chat. Get career advice, discuss politics, or lend your ideas for DecodeDC. Comes with all items in the Official Supporter Pack.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
8 backers
Underwriting spot, dedication or special on-air credit on one episode of DecodeDC. Reach thousands of smart, engaged listeners with your message. (Language subject to approval.) Comes with all items in Official Supporter Pack.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
2 backers Limited (3 of 5 left)
DecodeDC Patron. Spend a day in Washington with Andrea and the DecodeDC team. Attend our story meeting, and watch us make radio magic. Then Andrea will personally take you on her famous guided tour of the US Capitol. Comes with on-air credit and all items in the Official Supporter Pack.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)
Angel Investor. Andrea Seabrook will come to your college, station, or business to talk about politics, government, media, and DecodeDC. Plan a day of speeches, guest lectures, student gatherings, etc. (Travel and lodging additional. Subject to conflict-of-interest evaluation.)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
Creator Aaron Rowell on May 7
Love the show, but I haven't received anything for my pledge. Kinda bummed about it. Hope to see more episodes soon. Awesome work otherwise.
Creator Kevin McKenzie on April 27
I got the postcards (not personalized), t-shirt, and tote bag a few months ago.
Creator William Barnes on April 27
And I'm not just misisng the postcard, I haven't received anything.
Creator William Barnes on April 27
Thanks for posting Deborah and that was the same reponse I got from Andrea on March 2. Understand that this is complicated but when you're 6 months late on an estimate the one thing you can do is communicate and that hasn't happened. So maybe someone should do a Decode DecodeDC kickstarter?
Creator Deborah Schumacher on April 17
I actually got an update on this
This is Lina, Andrea's producer. I am very sorry for the delay in communication. DecodeDC is a two-person show, and we've been totally swamped with the many parts of production.
Of course, that is not to negate the importance of your donation. I promise you we're working on sending everything out, it's just taking longer than we expected.
Creator Deborah Schumacher on April 17
Is anyone friends with her on Facebook?
Creator Brys on April 13
I'm genuinely amazed that of all the projects I've backed it's going to be one by someone I really respected that doesn't deliver. On a postcard of all things.
Really disappointing, to say the least.
Creator Bernard S. on April 3
I have not received anything yet... What gives?
Creator Daniel Lieber on April 3
The rewards have not arrived yet to me in Massachusetts. I'm surprised and disappointed in the lack of communication, particularly from someone whom I respect and know has a great understanding of the inherent need for clarity. Hopefully an update will be posted imminently.
Creator Brys on April 3
So...has anyone received anything yet?
Creator Brys on February 5
I was just wondering about the postcards from this project, kinda bummed that nothing's turned up.
The podcast has been great and that's the real reward for backing for me, but...well, it's a little off-putting that we're going on 4 months waiting on post cards, let alone the other tiers.
Creator William Barnes on February 4
No postcard, no update since December and no responses to emails. This might sound like sour grapes but the reality is that once these projects are funded the communication just goes away. Hmm, just like post-election DC!
Creator Bernard S. on January 18
Anyone ever get their postcard? I didn't.
Creator Joseph P on December 10
Any word on when your next podcast episode will be posted? I'm really looking forward to your podcast!
Creator Solomon Centrist Kleinsmith on November 5, 2012
PLEASE don't waste money sending me the USB thing. Just send me the postcards, or nothing. I'll just throw away the USB thing. I have your episodes by podcast already.
Creator Molly Steenson on October 23, 2012
Andrea! Delighted that you surpassed your goal. Congratulations!
Creator Ann Heppermann on October 20, 2012
Holy Guacamole. This is awesome. This makes me happy for the world of journalism, restoring my faith!
Creator Will Cosmo on October 20, 2012
Hey Andrea. I love your project. You have my support. I got the t-shirt! :) I tried to do something similar, but Kickstarter rejected me ... I ended up posting it on Indiegogo instead. Would you mind taking a look and letting me know what you think? http://www.indiegogo.com/projectcitizen…
Creator Kevin Flanagan on October 19, 2012
Congratulations! Glad BoingBoing brought me here before funding was over.
Creator Patricia Cogley on October 19, 2012
Hooray! Congratulations. Can't wait for the tour to come back to the Bay Area.
Creator Doug Vanisky on October 19, 2012
Hi and congrats! FYI, I think Will Rogers is the source of the 'We have the best Congress money can buy' quote.
Creator David on October 19, 2012
Andrea,
Thank for what you're doing. Please continue to do it with the integrity that you've approached your previous work with.
Creator Erin! on October 19, 2012
Loved your work on the recent 99% Invisible Podcast, and it inspired me to donate. Looking forward to seeing what topics you tackle next.
Creator Elisabeth Sackton on October 18, 2012
YAYYYYY!!
Go Andrea!
Creator Helpman Productions on October 18, 2012
WHOA!!!!! Congrats!!!!! Amazing work, great to see the project funded.
Creator Sarah Pokorny on October 18, 2012
Success! Congrats Andrea and Company. This proves again that an Earlhamite can do anything they put their mind to!
Creator Ted Heck on October 18, 2012
Yay! So glad you're past your goal and still have over 24 hours to go.
Creator Will Cosmo on October 17, 2012
Nice work. Congratulations. I'll be rockin' this shirt on my up coming trip to DC.
Creator Luke Sawyer on October 17, 2012
Just listened to the collaboration episode you did with 99% Invisible, and was impressed enough that I'm backing the project here. Keep up your good work!
Creator wizpig64 on October 16, 2012
I'd love a mug, but i don't want a tote bag or shirt. Make an option and I'll give you more money :P
Creator Isica Lynn on October 15, 2012
Andrea, I was thoroughly impressed with the content of your presentation about DecodeDC in SF this weekend. Your show deserves to be a major part of the American political discourse. Thank you so much for being so passionately in support of positive change.
Creator Randy Owens on October 15, 2012
Best of luck in the final days Andrea! Reach out to your podcast friends for help and plugs. I am talking your site up on FB and to my friends as well.
Creator Solomon Centrist Kleinsmith on October 14, 2012
Wish I could afford the $250 level... regardless, if this succeeds and you see this comment, please just send me the four postcards and not the CD, assuming that's cheaper on your end. I'll be listening by podcast, so the CD would be a waste. The podcards, however, would look nice on the wall next to my desk :)
Good luck... steep climb the last few days, but hopefully it'll go a bit viral in the home stretch.
Creator Michael on October 13, 2012
Awesome work! I'm impressed, became a backer. Any ideas on releasing transcripts with links to sources and additional reading with each episode?
Creator LYDIA PETERSEN on October 12, 2012
Just heard you on KALW, which inspired me to download and listen to your first two episodes (as well as to throw you a little $). I want to hear more! Thanks for keeping it real.
Creator TS Targos on October 12, 2012
Just heard your interview on WUWM radio here in Milwaukee (www.wuwm.org) - excellent conversation / nice synopsis of the program. Decided to increase my donation. Wising you all success with the Kickstarter campaign and with the continued great work.
Creator James Stephen on October 11, 2012
We need Ira Glass to give us a shout out!! Andrea, you should give him a call ;-)
Creator Adam Willis on October 10, 2012
What's the next step to getting this program up if this doesn't meet the goal? I'd hate to see nothing else happen.
Creator Jacob Conrad on October 10, 2012
I threw down. I mean, it's Andrea Seabrook; untangling the BS. Wasn't that you, just the other day, going on about how "the media no longer does its job"? Well this is what it looks like when the media does its job. Are you in? Of course you are. Do it now. This is the moment.
Creator Trevor Gryffyn on October 8, 2012
What's left to say? The videos and episodes produced already really speak for themselves. This is a great project that deserves backing. Everyone do your best to get the word out!
Creator Kevin McKenzie on October 1, 2012
I hope this works, as the podcasts so far have been interesting, but based on past kickstarter experience, you really need to take a more active role here. Frequent updates, that sort of thing.
Creator Justin DeLara on October 1, 2012
I really hope this takes off. I applaud what you're doing, the episodes have been great so far. It's exactly what we need in this country — actual journalism! Thank you and good luck!!
Creator Trevor Gryffyn on September 26, 2012
In! Sending everyone who will listen over here too. Good luck, Andrea! This sounds like a great project!
Creator Helpman Productions on September 26, 2012
off to a great start, let's do this!!!