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January 11, 2024

NPR 2024 Election Coverage: Iowa caucuses

2024 Election Get closer to the issues NPR Network KGOU

The first contest of this Presidential election year kicks off with the Iowa caucuses on Monday, Jan. 15. KGOU will broadcast NPR News special coverage starting at 7 p.m. CT. Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Detrow will host, joined by Senior Political Editor Domenico Montanaro, National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson, and correspondents Sarah McCammon and Danielle Kurtzleben, as well as Iowa Public Radio reporters Sheila Brummer and Zachary Owen Smith. Tune in as the results unfold or follow the liveblog online.

Year-end fundraising update: Goal exceeded!

Thermometer showing progress to goal of 500 with red mercury overflowing the top

Together we did it! KGOU's goal for calendar year-end giving was 500 contributions by Dec. 31 — and listeners stepped forward with 534 donations totaling more than $102,000. Our fifth annual community partnership to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma as well as KGOU is again resulting in an additional $10,000 to both nonprofit organizations, thanks to residential builder Home Creations. Thank you, one and all!

And if you missed the Dec. 31 deadline for a 2023 tax deduction, the first month of a new year is an excellent time to begin a sustaining monthly contribution:

Become a sustainer

What 'critics' say about the Capitol Fools...

The Capitol Steps are reborn... as the Capitol Fools

The Capitol Steps, arguably the most popular political-wonks-turned-satirical-comedy-troupe ever, disbanded in the early days of the pandemic as live performances shut down. But an intrepid (some say foolish?) small group of former Steps refused to ride quietly into the sunset.

So they're back! And they'll be on the radio this Sunday, skewering 2023's political players on both sides of the aisle and providing some much-needed musical comedy relief. Tune in for the KGOU Sunday Radio Matinee Jan. 14 at 12 p.m.

illustration of human body Body Electric

NPR Special Series: Body Electric

As this new year begins, many of us might be rethinking our relationship with our devices, and NPR's Manoush Zomorodi can help us do it. Her six-part podcast Body Electric investigates the effects of our technology on our bodies—and how we can start a healthier relationship. Listeners who tried the Body Electric challenge say it's been transformative!

Try it yourself

ICYMI: How Curious 'Best of' 2023 retrospective

In case you missed it on the air, you can listen on-demand to How Curious host Rachel Hopkin's one-hour special replaying some of the podcast's most popular episodes. Rachel provides commentary and we learn some British slang, too.

Listen

Ticket Giveaways

OU Dance: Young Choreographers Showcase

OU School of Dance student choreographers present original dance works in creative collaboration with Helmerich School of Drama lighting design students to inspire and delight, at the Rupel J. Jones Fine Arts Center in Norman. We have a pair of tickets to the winner's choice of performance, Jan. 25-28. Enter our drawing for your chance to win:

Entry form

Turnpike Troubadours/Jason Isbell at the Paycom Center

Turnpike Troubadours and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are coming to Oklahoma City's Paycom Center for what Rolling Stone calls a "must-see double bill." We have several pairs of electronic tickets to give away for Friday, Jan. 19 in a random drawing—enter for your chance to win:

Enter drawing

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