NPR Investigations looks at case of alleged war crime |
This afternoon on All Things Considered, NPR will release a deeply-reported story out of Ukraine, walking through the process of documenting and investigating a single alleged war crime. NPR Investigative Correspondent Tim Mak has spent months exploring the case of one civilian who was brutally murdered and left in the street. Through interviews with neighbors, witnesses, experts, local investigators, and video footage, Mak pieces the story together. Tune in today at 5:30 p.m. and watch for the online version on KGOU.org, coming Saturday.
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StateImpact Oklahoma looks at cities' flood readiness |
As climate change continues to raise the stakes of severe flooding events, some Oklahoma communities are prepared to weather the storm, and some aren’t. Extreme flooding along the Arkansas River in northeast Oklahoma in May 2019 tested communities' readiness, and some didn't fare so well. In a two-part series airing today and tomorrow, StateImpact's Beth Wallis and OPMX's Graycen Wheeler looked at the patchwork of flood protections, and how some Oklahomans are still waiting for restoration three years later.
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Year-end fundraising update: Halfway to the goal |
KGOU's year-end community fundraising partnership is now past the halfway mark on our way to 500 contributions by Dec. 31. For each donation, our partners Home Creations will give to both KGOU and to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, totaling $10,000 in funding for each nonprofit when we reach the goal.
Your donation at year's end helps fund the news and entertainment you hear every day, but also helps your neighbors who are at risk of going hungry, thanks to Home Creations.
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KGOU Readers Club: 'Prize for the Fire'
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Oklahoma author Rilla Askew takes readers to England at the time of King Henry VIII in her latest historical novel, Prize for the Fire. She pieces together the story of a real historical figure, Anne Askew, a fiercely independent young woman who defied the conventions of the Reformation, ultimately braving the fire of martyrdom for her convictions. Join the discussion on the next convening of the KGOU Readers Club, on Monday, Dec. 26 at 1 p.m. with host Logan Layden.
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On the Sunday Radio Matinee:
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The One Recipe Holiday Special |
The Splendid Table’s Jesse Sparks hosts this one-hour special of The One Recipe podcast, talking to culinary superstars about their one recipe to rule them all. Guests include chef and best-selling author Carla Lalli Music and New York Times food writer Eric Kim. Tune in Sunday, Dec. 11 at 12 p.m.
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It's a holiday tradition featuring the best Hanukkah Lights storytelling from the past 30 years. Hosts Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz introduce the stories and their authors to begin this year's celebration of the festival of lights. Tune in Sunday, Dec. 18 at 12 p.m.
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NPR Music's 'best of' lists for 2022 |
This week NPR Music launched its year end 'Best of 2022' lists, full of staff and critics' picks of the year's new music. From the best R&B albums, to Rock, Latin Music, Hip-Hop, Classical, Roots and Experimental, every day sees a new genre added. Next week NPR Music compiles its 50 Best Albums and 100 Best Songs lists to add to the mix.
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This 1969 performance is newly released by the Hendrix family and Sony's Legacy Recordings label. |
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On CD: Jimi Hendrix Experience at the Los Angeles Forum in 1969 |
Recorded in the spring of 1969 before a raucous, sold out audience, the captivating performance of the original lineup of the Jimi Hendrix Experience (Jimi plus drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Noel Redding) had never been released in its entirety before this year. This performance included Purple Haze and an extended medley of Voodoo Child (Return) and Cream’s Sunshine Of Your Love. KGOU has CD copies to give away in a random drawing.
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Congratulations to Our Winners
In our last issue we gave away two pairs of tickets to A Canterbury Christmas at the Civic Center Dec. 4 to our lucky winners Julie and Dana. Congratulations!
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