February 17, 2022
e-Newsletter
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Special Coverage: State of the Union Address |
President Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, March 1. Ari Shapiro will host NPR's Special Coverage beginning at 8 p.m., with analysis from NPR's political editors and correspondents. The president's address will be followed by the Republican response. |
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Hossein Farzaneh (far left) and Vahid Farzaneh (2nd from right) with Home Creations presented checks for $10,000 to KGOU GM Dick Pryor and RFBO CEO Stacy Dykstra.
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December Fundraiser Challenge: Donations Delivered |
In KGOU's December Fundraiser, Home Creations challenged listeners to support KGOU, and for each of the first 500 donations, the company would provide funds to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, which serves all of western and central parts of the state. Listeners met that challenge, and last week Home Creations delivered a very big check to the food bank, and another just like it to KGOU. Thanks to everyone who participated in this community challenge. Together, we make a difference! |
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Sunday Radio Matinee: BBC's Witness History for Black History Month
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An hour-long edition of Witness History from the BBC World Service is this week's KGOU Sunday Radio Matinee, bringing together some incredible interviews looking at the African-American experience. Told by people who were there, we hear stories that are fascinating, harrowing, and inspiring.
Topics include: The Tuskegee Syphilis Study, American new pioneer Dorothy Butler Gilliam, Nelson Mandela in Detroit, NASA's pioneering black women, The "Godfather of Gospel Music" and what the Confederate flag represents in America's battle over race. Tune in Sunday, Feb. 20 at 12 p.m.
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Dani Ingram in KGOU Master Control |
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Welcome, Student Newscasters |
KGOU employs a few students from OU's Gaylord College of Journalism or other colleges for part-time positions in our news operation that give them real-world work experience. You've been hearing a couple of new voices during local news segments in the afternoon and at midday. Dani Ingram began work in December during All Things Considered, and just this week Jack Paylor made his debut on midday newscasts during Here & Now; he will alternate days with Gabriela Tumani. Welcome to the KGOU airwaves!
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KGOU Readers Club: Are you ready for some football... history? |
The KGOU Readers Club will huddle up on Monday, Feb. 28 to discuss the book Bud Wilkinson and the Rise of Oklahoma Football. KGOU Managing Editor Logan Layden will interview the author, John Scott, and take your questions and comments in a live broadcast at 1 p.m. If you haven't finished the book yet, it's time to hustle!
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The Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic at Armstrong Auditorium |
Embarking on a North American tour, The Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic comes to Armstrong Auditorium March 2, under the baton of principal conductor Wojciech Rodek and joined by renowned violinist Sara Dragan. We have a pair of tickets to give away in a random drawing for this evening performance of works by Rossini, Tchaikovsky and Schubert.
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Spring Remodel & Landscape Show at OKC Convention Center |
This comprehensive home show brings remodeling and building vendors to the Oklahoma City Convention Center Feb. 25 - 27. We have dozens of tickets to give away on a first-requested basis. Email us to request a pair of tickets, and be sure to include your mailing address.
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Congratulations to Our Winner
In our last issue we gave away a pair of tickets to The King's Singers performing at Armstrong Auditorium this Sunday. Our lucky winner was Jehanne -- congratulations and enjoy the concert!
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