April 7, 2022
e-Newsletter
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Special coverage: one million deaths from COVID-19 |
The U.S. is on track to soon mark yet another grim milestone -- as COVID-19 claims at least one million lives. NPR is planning several related reports to air later this month on Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
Correspondents have reports in the works focusing on the demographics of deaths, orphans and others left behind, the swirl of disinformation and anti-vaccination propaganda, and the occupation -- nurses -- that bore most of the burden of witnessing those deaths.
By way of tribute, NPR is continuing its Songs of Remembrance project, and asking listeners: What songs meant the most to them or their loved ones, or possibly helped them grieve and honor their lives?
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Spring Fundraising Update: What have you discovered? |
KGOU is a place for discovery, as well as for local, national and global news coverage and unique entertainment. New ideas and interests are sparked by public radio every day. What personal discoveries have you made in the course of listening?
Whenever you come across a moment of discovery, share it on social media with #TILonKGOU.
Our spring fundraiser is on the air this week. We thank our 1000+ sustainers and 621 new, rejoining or renewing supporters who have already given this spring! Listen for opportunities to have your donation matched and to enter our drawing for a pair of tickets to a concert by Andrea Bocelli June 23 at the Paycom Center.
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KGOU Readers Club: Woodward |
The next KGOU Readers Club selection is Images of America: 1947 Woodward Tornado by Robin D. Hohweiler and Dr. Deena K. Fisher. The book recalls the deadliest storm in Oklahoma’s history, which killed more than 100 people and injured 1,000 more.
Some of the events of that day were unusual, with bodies recovered that have never been identified, a mysterious disappearance, and a 'Tornado Town' that sprang up nearby in the aftermath. Read the book (available from Amazon or other booksellers) and join us for live conversation on Monday, April 25 at 1 p.m.
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Humankind: The Rights of Civilians |
A primary mission of international humanitarian laws, like the Geneva Conventions, is to safeguard innocent men, women and children who fall victim to the crossfire of violent conflict. This week's Sunday Radio Matinee explores the history of courts intended to safeguard civilians and hold offenders accountable for the tragedies of war. Tune in Sunday, April 10 at 12 p.m.
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The So-called Mystery of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) |
Who moved the giant monolithic statues of Rapa Nui, a remote island in the South Pacific? And how did they do it? There's been much speculation and debate since Europeans first arrived there 300 years ago on Easter Sunday, 1722, and called it "Easter Island." On Sunday, April 17 at 12 p.m., a one-hour special from Outside/In looks for the truth.
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Up First podcast turns 5! |
NPR's morning news podcast is marking its fifth year of keeping listeners up to date seven days a week. Can you name these Up First hosts from the portraits of their 5-year-old selves?
(Hint: They also host Morning Edition or Weekend Edition.)
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Chanticleer at Armstrong Auditorium |
Founded in San Francisco in 1978, Chanticleer is known as "an orchestra of voices" for the seamless blend of its twelve male singers and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. The group is again traveling the world, and stopping at Edmond's Armstrong Auditorium on Tuesday, April 26. Enter our drawing for a chance to win a pair of tickets.
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Congratulations to Our Winner
In our last issue we gave away a pair of tickets to an Armstrong Auditorium concert featuring recorder virtuoso Tabea Debus. Our winner was Sharon. Congratulations!
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