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June 8, 2023
Jazz Night in America host Christian McBride performs at Norman's 'Jazz in June' Festival
The annual outdoor music festival known as Jazz in June celebrates its 40th anniversary this month, with a great lineup of blues and jazz musicians taking the stage at Andrews Part in Norman June 15 - 17. KGOU listeners hear bassist Christian McBride every week sharing his musical knowledge on Jazz Night in America; his quartet, The New Jawn, headlines the festival's Saturday lineup. Pack your lawn chairs and coolers and head to Norman next week!

KGOU Fundraising update: End of Fiscal Year
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For decades, KGOU has served our region, guided by core journalistic principles of integrity and fearless hard work. Our principles don’t falter when times are tough or challenges are great.

The past 12 months have been challenging for KGOU, with costs increasing and the number of individual supporters off the usual pace. As our fiscal year ends June 30, we're hoping to encourage 500 more listeners to close the gap. Your new or renewing contribution will make a difference in the service KGOU is able to provide over the next year. If you're able, please give generously. Thank you!

BBC Witness History: Pride Month
This week’s Sunday Radio Matinee is Witness History from the BBC World Service, featuring stories of LGBTQ+ rights, told by the people who were there: the first openly gay political candidate in the U.S., the first Pride March in the United Kingdom, and the diaries of the woman commonly referred to as "the first modern Lesbian." Tune in June 11 at 12 p.m.

In memoriam
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NPR's Wade Goodwyn dies at 63
NPR has lost one of its singular and most recognizable voices. Longtime National Desk Correspondent Wade Goodwyn died Thursday of cancer. He was 63. Based in Dallas, Goodwyn often covered stories in our region. Listeners might remember his reporting in the aftermath of the Murrah building bombing. His NPR colleague Debbie Elliott has a remembrance:
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NPR colleagues of David Gilkey remember his 'compassionate' photos
NPR photographer David Gilkey was killed seven years ago this month while on assignment in Afghanistan. His interpreter Zabihullah "Zabi" Tamanna was also killed during a rocket-propelled grenade attack on their Humvee. His colleagues shared their memories and their favorite photos of his:
How Curious: How Oklahomans saved the Texas Longhorn
In the next How Curious, Rachel Hopkin brings us the story of the cattle breed’s near brush with extinction, and how Oklahomans played the pivotal role in creating a conservation herd still going strong today. Tune in Tuesday, June 13 during the morning and afternoon newsmagazines, or wherever you get podcasts.
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