Dick Pryor

Eight of the 15 candidates declared for the office of Governor of Oklahoma will appear for a debate this Saturday, April 28, sponsored by Freedom of Information Oklahoma. FOI-O president Joe Wertz (of StateImpact Oklahoma) will emcee the evening's program, and KGOU general manager and member of the FOI-O board of directors Dick Pryor will moderate the debate along with KWTV's Alex Cameron.

Candidates scheduled to participate include Democrat Drew Edmondson, Republicans Christopher Barnett, Dan Fisher, Gary A. Jones and Blake Cowboy Stephens, and Libertarians Joe Exotic, Rex L. Lawhorn and Chris Powell. KGOU will record the debate and broadcast it during our Sunday Radio Matinee on May 6 at 12 p.m.

Is belief in a higher power the foundation of human consciousness and the soul of all social, political, and scientific progress? Or is adherence to faith dividing humanity and preventing a more enlightened, reasoned, and just social order? Intelligence Squared U.S. debates the question "As We Evolve, Do We Need God Less?" on the next Sunday Radio Matinee, April 29 at 12 p.m.

Sunday Radio Matinee

After watching almost 5,000 entries from all 50 states, the winner of NPR's fourth annual Tiny Desk Contest has been selected! Congratulations to Naia Izumi, who captivated the judges with his intricate, complex guitar playing and emotive voice. Naia will get to play the Tiny Desk at NPR HQ, and will embark on a tour sponsored by Lagunitas Brewing Co.

Naia's video entry

Now that we've finally shaken off winter's chill, gardens will be producing lots of greens. Using seasonal greens like watercress, arugula, chives and dandelion, Here & Now's resident chef Kathy Gunst shares recipes for dishes that show off their fresh, vibrant flavors.

Spring greens recipes