Radio Diaries series: The Unmarked Graveyard | |
Hart Island is an uninhabited strip of land off the Bronx in the Long Island Sound, where unidentified or unclaimed bodies in New York are taken for burial. On Mondays in October and November, All Things Considered is running a weekly series from Radio Diaries and producer Joe Richman, 'The Unmarked Graveyard.' The series explores the lives of people buried on Hart Island, which is America’s largest public cemetery. Listen each week or subscribe to the podcast for upcoming stories.
Episode 1: "Stephen"
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KGOU, StateImpact combine to win 22 SPJ awards | |
The Society of Professional Journalists - Oklahoma Pro Chapter recently announced winners of its annual local journalism awards, and KGOU and StateImpact Oklahoma were named among the outstanding entries.
KGOU's Hannah France took top honors for Reporter's Portfolio, considered the top radio category, and morning host Nyk Daniels had the first-place newscast. Logan Layden, Dick Pryor and Shawn Ashley all won awards as well. For our collaborative project StateImpact, Beth Wallis, Robby Korth and Catherine Sweeney were all honored for outstanding work in 2022. Congratulations, team!
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BBC's The Documentary: October 1973 - The War that Changed Everything | |
It was a war with many names: The Yom Kippur War, the Ramadan War, the October War. The KGOU Sunday Radio Matinee this week looks back to October 1973, when a three-week war between Israel and its Arab neighbors changed the world. The BBC's program The Documentary examines the economic and political aftermath of this war, which still resonates today throughout the Middle East and the world. Tune in Sunday, Oct. 15 at 12 p.m.
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Tonic: The Funky Groove Show - 'live' episode | |
There's something magical about live music. From different personalities on stage to improvisational solos, and even factors like weather, crowd size, and venue, every single performance is unique and special. This week's all-new edition of Tonic: The Funky Groove Show showcases the stage life, with two hours of live recordings from funk/soul/jazz artists from the past 70 years, including Kool & The Gang, Jamiroquai, Vulfpeck, Snarky Puppy, Ramsey Lewis, and more. Tune in Friday, Oct. 13 from 9 - 11 p.m.
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Special music for Public Radio Music Day | |
The fourth annual Public Radio Music Day, Wednesday, Oct. 25, is dedicated to raising awareness about public radio music programs that work to bring music discovery, preservation, education and delight to local listeners. KGOU is celebrating with some special music—the broadcast premiere of highlights from Jazz in June's 40th anniversary festival, headlined by Jazz Night in America's Christian McBride. Tune in for special messages and ticket giveaways throughout the day; the jazz special starts at 9 p.m.
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NPR's College Podcast Challenge is open for entries | |
College students, be part of the NPR College Podcast Challenge: Tell a story you care about in podcast form and it could end up on the air. Submit your entry by Jan. 5, 2024. One Grand Prize winner will receive a $5000 scholarship, with $500 prizes for finalists. Get recording!
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Ready to donate that old car? Do it in 'Cartober'
Is your vehicle costing more than it’s worth? Save time and money on expensive repairs by donating your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat to KGOU. Last fiscal year, KGOU received more than $30,000 from donated vehicles, which helps pay for public service journalism and inspiring entertainment. If it's time to clear the driveway, Cartober is a great time to donate.
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Canterbury Voices: Modern Masters | |
Oklahoma City's premier chorus Canterbury Voices presents a showcase of works by world-renowned modern composers, including R. Nathaniel Dett, Ariel Ramírez, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Leonard Bernstein. We've got a pair of tickets to the Oct. 22 afternoon performance to give away in a random drawing.
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OU Theatre's Heathers the Musical | |
This wickedly funny new musical is adapted for the stage from the 1988 movie Heathers set in a high school where a group of beautiful and cruel girls determine who's in and who's out. KGOU's own Isabel Kaegi plays a starring role in this adult-themed production in the Rupel J. Jones Fine Arts Center. We're giving away a pair of tickets in a drawing for the winner's choice of performance Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. or Oct. 22 at 3 p.m.
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Congratulations to Our Winners
In our last issue we gave away tickets to see Joe Bonamassa in concert at the Civic Center on Nov. 5. Our winners were Vicki and Linda. Congratulations!
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