"Jimmy was a great friend. Jimmy did the best that he could. Jimmy was talented. Jimmy had great intentions… Jimmy I just want to say job well done and we will miss you and certainly loved you."
According to Folkenflik's report, Barnes and NPR Senior Vice President for Programming and Audience Development Anya Grundmann "often disagreed on which podcasts or innovations to pursue".
"Jimmy was a great friend. Jimmy did the best that he could. Jimmy was talented. Jimmy had great intentions… Jimmy I just want to say job well done and we will miss you and certainly loved you."