January 14, 2021
e-Newsletter
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Special Coverage: Presidential Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. |
Next Wednesday, Jan. 20, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn into office in an inauguration ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. KGOU will carry NPR's live, special coverage on the air, with an anchored video stream on KGOU.org. Coverage is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., but as is the nature of developing news events, timing is subject to last-minute changes. Stay tuned! |
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Fundraising Update: A December to Remember |
Listeners stepped up in a big way to make last month's fundraising drive among the best calendar year-end campaigns in memory. We're still counting, but the total now stands at 659 donations during December, with more than $88,000 given or pledged.
That means the challenge from Home Creations has been met -- and then some! Home Creations is giving the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma $10,000, which will go a long way in providing food for those in need, along with an additional $10,000 to KGOU. Thank you to all who participated!
You can begin or renew your support for KGOU's essential news coverage and enlightening entertainment year-round. Donations are tax-deductible.
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David Gilkey (left) with Quil Lawrence in Afghanistan in 2011 |
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Public Radio Bookshelf:
'Pictures on the Radio'
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The late photographer for NPR, David Gilkey, found humor in explaining to people that he worked for a radio network. His work elevated news coverage on websites and other digital platforms across the public radio system, and is showcased in a new book, Pictures on the Radio: From the Frontlines of History with NPR News. The book comprises Gilkey's striking photos from all around the world of people and events in the news over recent decades.
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A Pandemic Casualty: The Capitol Steps |
Amid all the losses suffered during the coronavirus pandemic, you can now add the Capitol Steps. The musical comedy troupe has announced plans to shut down permanently after not being able to stage live performances for more than a year. For now, their website is still up and able to sell you a CD. KGOU has aired Capitol Steps specials for decades, and we've hosted their performances in Oklahoma City over the past few years. We wish them all well as they look to the future.
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Resident Presidents: An Hysterical Inaugural Special |
With the heightened tensions and apprehension about next week's presidential inauguration, KGOU's Sunday Radio Matinee this week is a temperature-lowering romp through our history of peaceful transitions of power. Independent radio producer Charlie Warren finds whimsy in inaugural moments as told by comedians, actors, musicians and, yes, presidents.
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More Than A Diet Food: Rethinking Celery |
Celery has virtually no calories, fat or cholesterol. It can lower your blood pressure and is a good source of vitamins and minerals. As many of us resolve to eat healthier this year, Here & Now's resident chef Kathy Gunst has three recipes that rethink celery.
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A Farewell Giveaway: Capitol Steps CDs |
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KGOU has a few Capitol Steps CDs that have been hiding in the giveaway closet. We have assorted albums, including the most recent Make America Grin Again. Our resolution is to clear them out through a random drawing as we say a sad farewell to our favorite political satire troupe.
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