NPR to open new bureau in Ukraine |
Adding to its bureaus reporting news from around the world, NPR has announced it will establish a base in Kyiv, Ukraine. Joanna Kakissis will be bureau chief, having already done extensive reporting from the region just prior to and during the Russian attack. She's a familiar voice to listeners; she started reporting for NPR in 2011 from Athens, Greece and other points throughout Europe. Stay tuned for more on-the-ground reporting about -- and from -- Kyiv.
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Year-end campaign begins on Giving Tuesday |
The lingering effects of the pandemic, inflation and supply chain slowdowns continue to significantly impact food security of Oklahomans. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, a nonprofit that distributes food to those in need, has seen a 50 percent increase in requests for help during peak times in 2022.
Our year-end fundraising campaign partners with residential builders Home Creations to provide funds for public radio, and to help address the needs of those at risk of going hungry. From Nov. 29 through Dec. 31, Home Creations is again offering extra funds to KGOU and the food bank. Find out more about this partnership and follow our progress:
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Tonic: The Funky Groove Show
plays The Beatles' tunes
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In the wake of the Civil Rights movement, jazz, soul, and funk artists began covering songs by The Beatles and including them in their albums and set lists, embracing the popularity and poetry of the Fab Four. On this week’s episode of Tonic: The Funky Groove Show, host Michael B. explores the music and continuing influence of The Beatles. Tune in Friday evening, Nov. 25, from 9 to 11 p.m.
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Sunday Radio Matinee: Soccer stories from around the globe
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Much of the world is consumed with the FIFA World Cup, so this week's KGOU Sunday Radio Matinee one-hour special has a timely focus. The Long Game examines the power of sports to change the world for the better, from Rohingya refugees forming teams in Australia, to an MLS star giving back to his homeland of Sierra Leone, to other heroic feats accomplished by athletes outside of the field of play. Tune in Sunday, Nov. 27 at 12 p.m.
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Books We Love returns for 2022 with 400+ recommendations |
Just as the holiday shopping season heats up, NPR’s biannual, interactive reading guide, Books We Love, returns for its 10th year with 400 new books, hand picked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Search through the titles and tags -- such as 'Book Club Ideas,' 'Eye-Opening Reads,' and 'Kids’ Books' -- to find just the right one for yourself or a reader on your gift list.
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Canterbury Voices' annual Christmas production is a highlight of the holiday season. For 2022, they'll deck the halls and fill the Civic Center with joyful holiday standards, featuring John Rutter's jubilant Gloria. We're giving away pairs of tickets in a random drawing -- enter for your chance to win:
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Congratulations to Our Winner
In our last issue we gave away tickets for OU Theatre's upcoming production of the opera La Scala di Seta. Our winner is Katie -- congratulations and enjoy the show!
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