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This is a special bonus episode of the KOSU Daily as we are currently on a break for the holidays.In this episode we look back at some of our favorite stories of 2025.You can support this local journalism with a gift at Donate.KOSU.org.The KOSU Daily will return with regular episodes on January 5th.

This is a special bonus episode of the KOSU Daily as we are currently on a break for the holidays.In this episode we look back at some of our favorite stories of 2025.You can support this local journalism with a gift at Donate.KOSU.org.The KOSU Daily will return with regular episodes on January 5th.

This is a special bonus episode of the KOSU Daily as we are currently on a break for the holidays.In this episode we look back at some of our favorite stories of 2025.You can support this local journalism with a gift at Donate.KOSU.org.The KOSU Daily will return with regular episodes on January 5th.

This is a special bonus episode of the KOSU Daily as we are currently on a break for the holidays.In this episode we look back at some of our favorite stories of 2025.You can support this local journalism with a gift at Donate.KOSU.org.The KOSU Daily will return with regular episodes on January 5th.

OU removes a graduate teaching assistant after a discrimination investigation.State lawmakers are looking to Mississippi for literacy lessons.Oklahoma's Republican Party is facing division around the future of closed primaries.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The state won't be cutting income taxes in the coming fiscal year.Obesity rates are dropping in Oklahoma.You can ring in the new year with recently released books from Oklahoma authors.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

High winds and dry conditions mean an increase in fire danger today.Oklahoma is joining in a lawsuit against Uber.Upgrades are coming to river sport facilities in OKC.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Controversial social studies standards get struck down in courtThe Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority's brand-new online portal is on the fritz.StateImpact reporters look ahead to 2026.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Some Oklahomans are looking at an increase in their health insurance premiums.A new partnership hopes to preserve the Choctaw language.Solar power enthusiasts remain optimistic despite a cut in federal incentives.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A new report shines a light on immigration efforts in Oklahoma.The state is getting ready to celebrate 100 years of Route 66.Oklahoma is taking a role nationally in ending the death penalty.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A lawsuit challenges cuts to child care facilities in Oklahoma.A new audit looks at controversies surrounding an OKC school district.A new study looks at the impact of drought on grasslands.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Energy regulators approve new projects for OG&E.A musical stretch of road is coming to Route 66 in Tulsa.We look into what's with all the acorns on the ground this time of year.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The State Election Board says all political parties are closing their primaries for two years.Tulsa is getting ready to celebrate 100 years of Route 66.A researcher identifies solutions to underfunding at Indian Health Services.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Tulsa officials are raising concerns about wastewater coming from Arkansas.The Muscogee Nation makes changes to its policies over Freedmen citizenship.A scientist is working to make toxic cotton seeds edible.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

OU removes another instructor over protests in a grading dispute.A new task force is focusing on Murdered and Missing Indigenous People.Tulsa is getting a visit from “The Lowdown” actor Tim Blake Nelson.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Protestors rally against OU after a grad student was put on administrative leave.Some live Christmas tree sellers are seeing an increase in buyers.Stillwater small businesses try to navigate a changing economy.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

An energy regulator refuses to step away from a case involving the state's largest electric company.A new study looks at the rate of gun violence among Native American people.Oklahoma awards Blue-Ribbon Excellence honors to six of its schools.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Governor Stitt is sending Oklahoma National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.Cherokee officials celebrate the purchase of an historic cemetery in Tahlequah.What lawmakers and advocates are hoping to do against the rising cost of homeowner insurance.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma wants the US Supreme Court to stay away from a tribal tax case.Local nonprofits are getting grants from the founder of Amazon.The crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People is more than a century old.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The city of Norman moves forward with plans for a permanent homeless shelter.Oklahoma releases its report card on public school students.A new investigation looks at Bitcoin mining operations around Tulsa.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Federal homelessness guidelines could soon impact the unhoused in OKC.The City of Sand Springs is delaying discussion on a major data center.OSU is looking ahead to a new coach for its football team.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

One Lucky Cowboy: The Life of Burns Hargis by Bob Burke and Gary Schutt goes through Hargis' life and career and includes stories you will have never heard before, from his train-robbing ancestor to how he met his wife and stole her away from a professional football player.KOSU's Matthew Viriyapah spoke with author Burke and Burns about the process of writing the book.One Lucky Cowboy: The Life of Burns Hargis is available now.

The KOSU Daily is taking a break over the Thanksgiving Day weekend.You can still get the latest news and information on our website at KOSU.org.We will return to our regularly scheduled time next week.In the meantime, have a safe and happy turkey day from all of us here at KOSU.

One of the last two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre has died.Oklahoma taps its first ever officer in charge of artificial intelligence.We meet the OKC Thunder DJ who celebrates Indigenous heritage year-round.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Another crackdown on illegal immigrants on state highways results in dozens of arrests.We have the latest in the battle over tribal citizens hunting and fishing without a license.The Thunder avenges its only loss of the season.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Opponents of Oklahoma's so-called ban on Critical Race Theory get ready for a court battle.A new study criticizes OKC's mental health system.An Oklahoman gets picked as the next president of the national Future Farmers of America.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma's elected officials are getting a pay raise.The fight over tribal citizens hunting and fishing heads to court.Oklahoma is gearing up to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Emergency state funding for food banks comes to an end.We take a look at how data centers impact energy usage.Oklahoma State University is providing four year degrees in Tulsa.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma is getting fined for long wait-times regarding the mental health of inmates.A pop culture museum in Tulsa reaches its funding goal.We look at the inspiration for the FX Series “The Lowdown” shot in Tulsa.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A state lawmaker worries about the next government shutdown.Muscogee Nation officials are raising concerns about their tribal languages.Oklahomans are having mixed feelings about data centers.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Governor Stitt saves a man just a few hours before execution.Some statewide elected officials are getting pay increases.Paul McCartney's appearance at Tulsa's BOK Center sets records.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The state's largest psychiatric hospital is coming to Oklahoma City.Oklahoma rock band Broncho is celebrating the release of its new album.Treatment for America's opioid crisis has been problematic.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

SNAP benefits are starting to go out to some Oklahomans.A state board defies an anti-abortion executive order from Governor Stitt.Oklahoma farmers work to keep their practice in the family.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Food pantries are stepping up to help Oklahomans amid the government shutdown.The price of turkeys is going up as Thanksgiving nears.A look at how institutions play a role in dealing with mental health and homelessness.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A Muskogee Nation sovereignty case fails in Tulsa.The price of telephone calls from Oklahoma inmates could be rising soon.We have an update on Governor Stitt's operation to clear homeless camps in OKC and Tulsa.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

KOSU recently hosted Mary Louise Kelly in Oklahoma City. She co-anchors NPR's afternoon news show, All Things Considered, and has written several books. Mary Louise is also well-known for her work creating NPR's national security beat, which launched in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.This conversation was held at Oklahoma City Community College on November 4, 2025 in front of an audience full of KOSU members. We also wanted to share Mary Louise's insights with those who couldn't make it to the event. A special thanks to our partners at ArtDesk and Home Creations for making this event possible.Please enjoy this conversation between NPR host Mary Louise Kelly and KOSU Executive Director Rachel Hubbard.

Oklahoma's two biggest cities are providing help for utilities during the government shutdown.Undocumented students are fighting for in-state tuition.An exhibit of black equestrian life is coming to Oklahoma City.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Funds are coming to help with food assistance amid SNAP cuts.Starbucks workers in Oklahoma plan to join a national strike. Organizations are working to get a piece of 50-billion-dollars for rural health care.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

State and federal authorities make more arrests of undocumented drivers.An Oklahoma fugitive gets caught after 13 years on the run.Hot temperatures are taking a toll on Midwestern farmers and the food they harvest.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Oklahoma is working to get food to its citizens.A Muscogee citizens case against the state could be heard in the US Supreme Court.Oklahoma County's drug treatment court helps people navigate the criminal legal system.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A judge's order brings hope for food assistance in Oklahoma.State employees feel the impact of the federal government shutdown.A man convicted of murderer as a teen gets paroled after more than four decades behind bars.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Food banks are preparing for an end to SNAP benefits.The state's top prosecutor is getting involved in a hunting case against a tribal citizen.A new Oklahoma album features an instrumental guitarist and a heavy metal band.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Tribal and state leaders prepare for food assistance programs to stop this weekend.Signature gathering begins on a ballot measure to open primaries.Oklahoma bats seem to be avoiding a disease impacting their North American brethren.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.