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Ryan LaCroix
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KOSU Director of Content and Audience Development. Oklahoma Rock Show host.
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Data Centers Got You Worried? Wait Until You Find Out About The Bitcoin Mines @thepickupdotcom.bsky.social - thepickup.com/data-centers...
Data Centers Got You Worried? Wait Until You Find Out About The Bitcoin Mines - The Pickup
A state law that quietly passed in 2024 with help from a crypto advocacy group has already created a headache for one Oklahoma town.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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See you tonight for @barteesstrange.bsky.social's solo concert in OKC!

ACM Masterclass: 6p (free!)
Doors: 7:30p
Concert: 8p (ticketed)

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Bartees Strange in Oklahoma City
Get ready for an intimate solo performance by Bartees Strange in OKC!
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November 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Bartees Strange is playing the ACM@UCO Live Room on Friday, November 7 at 8pm. It's a rare solo show! Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/bartees-st...
November 7, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Early this morning, Congress voted to strip away $1.1 billion in already approved funding for public broadcasting. This loss creates an immediate hole of $300,000 in KOSU’s budget.

Will you help us fill this funding gap? Donate at the link below.

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Federal funding for KOSU has been eliminated. Here’s what comes next. In a devastating blow to public media, both chambers of the U.S. Congress voted to approve the President’s rescission request, stripping away $1.1 billion in already approved federal funding that KOSU and hundreds of public radio and TV stations across the country were depending on to continue to serve our community. The measure is now headed to the President’s desk and will be signed into law imminently. This moment cannot be the end of the fight for local public media. This is the beginning of an inflection point. KOSU's essential services must survive and thrive. We must continue serving the interests of Oklahomans, our audience. We must continue to serve you. This loss of federal funding creates an immediate hole of $300,000 in our budget. The future of public media now hinges on the support of our community partners, like you. Your contribution right now is vital — you are the bedrock that will ensure we can continue. Will you help to fill this funding gap by making a donation or increasing your monthly gift to KOSU? Every request for support we make, every dollar we bring in, and every member we mobilize will determine what comes next for the essential news, music, stories and connections our communities rely on. We will navigate this difficult path, but only with your support. You can sign up for alerts and find out more information at kosu.org/cuts. Thank you, Rachel Hubbard KOSU Executive Director
July 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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🧵The White House has issued an executive order commanding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to "cease federal funding for NPR and PBS.”

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about how losing federal funding would affect KOSU.
May 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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"Death is coming for all of us! There's one person widely believed to escape it, and we made him our God - that's how big of a deal it is!" @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social with a hilariously morbid take. www.kosu.org/arts-culture...
John Green cherishes life by writing about death
John Green's new book Everything Is Tuberculosis shares the same goal as his other work: to make the world "suck less." In this week's Wild Card, he shares how he battles despair.
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April 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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“This is the biggest moment for our scene.” www.kosu.org/music/2025-0...
"Boys From Oklahoma" concerts take over Stillwater this week
A massive crowd of Red Dirt music fans will descend upon Stillwater for the sold-out “Boys From Oklahoma” concerts at Boone Pickens Stadium starting Thursday through Sunday.
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April 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Authorities say a babysitter checked under the bed for monsters — and found someone
Kansas authorities say a babysitter went to refute a kid's claims of a monster under their bed, but "came face-to-face with a male suspect who was hiding there." They later arrested a 27-year-old man.
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March 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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There were an estimated 130 fires in 44 counties yesterday in Oklahoma. Almost 300 structures were destroyed, including 50 homes and structures in Stillwater.

KOSU’s news team has been reporting on the devastation. Here’s the latest: www.kosu.org/local-news/2...
Fires ravage Oklahoma leading to disaster declaration in 12 counties, hundreds of homes lost
Oklahomans were left picking up the pieces across 170,000 acres of scorched earth. Gov. Kevin Stitt said one person was killed in a car crash after driving into smoke while disaster officials said an ...
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March 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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BREAKING: Oklahoma election results are in. Norman voters have chosen the longest-serving city council member as their new mayor, and state representative Jason Lowe advances to the next stage in the race for Oklahoma County Commissioner in District 1.

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Norman picks new mayor, Lowe advances in Oklahoma County primary and more election results
Voters in 49 Oklahoma counties went to the polls Tuesday to consider a wide array of issues and candidates.
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February 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Ryan Kiesel, a civil rights lawyer, former state lawmaker and political consultant, died Friday at the age of 45 following a long battle with cancer.

For 13 years, Kiesel was a political commentator on KOSU’s podcast This Week in Oklahoma Politics. www.kosu.org/local-news/2...
Ryan Kiesel, KOSU commentator, lawyer and former lawmaker, dies at 45
Kiesel was a political commentator on KOSU’s weekly radio program and podcast This Week in Oklahoma Politics for 13 years.
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February 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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RIP to a guy I quoted constantly in my childhood.
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January 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Loved this profile of Oklahoma Cherokee-language country singer Agalisiga Mackey www.nodepression.com/cherokee-cou...
With Cherokee Country Songs Agalisiga ‘Chuj’ Mackey is Reviving Language and Culture
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January 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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The President-elect's entire strategy around Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal seems to be:
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January 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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From plans for the nation's tallest building to be constructed in Oklahoma City to the elimination of toll booths, check out KOSU's most read stories of 2024.

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These 5 stories were the most read by KOSU fans in 2024
KOSU reporters brought you more than 1,000 stories in 2024. They explored topics ranging from education to environmental issues to a proposal for the tallest building in the United States.
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December 26, 2024 at 6:35 PM
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We need NWSNorman over here.
December 20, 2024 at 8:05 PM
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Ryan LaCroix (@kosuryan.bsky.social), host of @okrockshow.bsky.social, shares his favorite songs of 2024, featuring artists like Magdalena Bay and Father John Misty.

Check out the full list ⤵️

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Ryan LaCroix's favorite 24 songs of 2024
Ryan LaCroix's favorites list includes songs by Soccer Mommy, Fontaines D.C., The Decemberists and more.
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December 19, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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As 2024 comes to a close, @okrockshow.bsky.social shares their top songs from Oklahoma artists this year. Check out the full list ⤵️

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Oklahoma Rock Show's top 25 songs of 2024
Oklahoma Rock Show's top 25 songs of 2024 includes songs by Kaitlin Butts, Wilderado, Ken Pomeroy and more!
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December 10, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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I don't think I'll ever tire of hearing this song, these harmonies, or the stories behind this song. So, so good. www.kosu.org/music/2024-1...
Musician Graham Nash talks about making the song 'Our House'
On the podcast Song Exploder, a musician takes apart one of their songs and tells how it was made. Graham Nash talked about "Our House" from Crosby Stills Nash and Young's 1970 album Deja Vu.
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December 5, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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The Internet was a mistake.
December 4, 2024 at 12:27 AM
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This week's #OklahomaMusicMinute features new songs by Thunder Jackson, Desi & Cody, Stepmom, David Joachims and a throwback tune from JJ Cale! www.kosu.org/music/2024-1...
Oklahoma Music Minutes for November 18-22: Music you should hear this week
KOSU's Oklahoma Music Minute features musicians and bands from across the state. Here are this week's featured artists.
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November 18, 2024 at 6:19 PM