January 9, 2024

How Curious wins Oklahoma History Center award

KGOU podcast How Curious is being honored by the Oklahoma History Center “in recognition of its outstanding work contributing to the broader public knowledge of Oklahoma history.” The episode “How did Oklahoma become the location of a real-life Lord of the Flies?” was singled out. The Bruce T. Fisher award will be celebrated in March along with other awardees. Congratulations to host and producer Rachel Hopkin and Managing Editor Logan Layden.

What are you curious about? Check out the How Curious archive and send in your episode suggestions!

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Still counting!

Thanks to more than 450 of you who contributed during KGOU’s Season of Giving! We especially appreciate residential builder Home Creations for amplifying donations to benefit KGOU and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. As we continue to count the contributions, we anticipate meeting our goal of 500 donations, which results in an additional $10,000 to both nonprofits. If you missed the Dec. 31 deadline for a 2024 tax deduction, the first month of a new year is an excellent time to begin a sustaining monthly contribution!

This year, we pledge to continue providing reliable information and quality entertainment as your connection, companion, and community. Thank you, and Happy New Year!

KGOU begins Poynter training this week

KGOU is honored to be among a cohort of public media stations undergoing the Digital Transformation Program from the Poynter Institute. The program educates, assists, and coaches public media senior leaders and their staff on the best strategies and tactics to transform their organization’s digital operations and culture to meet the needs of local audiences. About half of KGOU’s staff will participate in training over the course of nine-months.

Learn about the program

Upcoming NPR Specials

How Safe is the Weed Supply?

Cannabis is legal and regulated in many states, but there's still plenty of black market product. In a new series beginning January 12th, NPR looks at what consumers should know about the safety of the nation's weed supply. Listen for stories about the illegal weed pipeline, the weed lobby and public health, cannabis recalls and more both online and in Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

Tune in next week for this new series

The Student Podcast Challenge

NPR’s seventh annual Student Podcast Challenge is now open until Friday, May 2, to entrants in 4th through 12th grade. To help teachers and students get started on this project there’s a resource page with guidelines and rules plus you can even sign up for a weekly newsletter with updates. This opportunity has so far introduced more than 90,000 students to the world of podcasting and public radio.

Learn more

Sunday Radio Matinee:

The Life & Legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter

Though he only served one term, Jimmy Carter occupies a unique place among U.S. presidents. His presidency was defined by challenges at home and abroad, but his overall legacy is largely shaped by his post-presidential work. In this hour-long reflection, NPR hosts Ari Shapiro and Linda Wertheimer explore how Carter ascended to the presidency, and how he will be remembered.

Tune in this Sunday at noon

Ticket Giveaways

OU Fine Arts: Young Choreographers' Showcase

Be delighted and inspired as School of Dance student choreographers present original dance works for the OU stage. In creative collaboration with Helmerich School of Drama lighting design students, these young artists bring creative and thought-provoking energy to each production. Performances begin January 23rd at the Elsie C. Brackett Theatre.

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