The KOSU Daily is a weekday news podcast from KOSU. Get the latest on what's happening in the state of Oklahoma and how it affects you and your family.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Superintendent Ryan Walters' ideology test comes under scrutiny.The state's top prosecutor says the highway patrol can't stop covering metropolitan areas.Studies show more Oklahoma parents are exempting their children from vaccines.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.
Statewide office holder races are growing for the 2026 elections.Attorney General Gentner Drummond wants changes in who gets executed next in Oklahoma.State fairs are popping up across the Midwest and Great Plains.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 Muskogee Nation is staying out of a jurisdictional fight between two other tribes.The search is on for an Oklahoma City poet laureate.Critics are raising concerns about artificial intelligence in state prisons.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 Superintendent Ryan Walters is looking into hiring a lawyer after recent incidents.Norman's police department wants more surveillance cameras. The Shawnee Tribe plans to invest in the expansion of a Guymon casino.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 faces a lawsuit from Governor Stitt over tribal sovereignty.State Superintendent Ryan Walters is forcing new teachers to take citizenship tests.We have some new book recommendations for August.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 Broken Arrow ordinance cracks down on its unhoused population.Kids in Oklahoma are getting a chance to name the state's snow plows.Students across the state are starting classes without their cell phones.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 takes over a police department in eastern Oklahoma.The lesser prairie chicken loses endangered species protections.The sport of surfing is expanding to landlocked states.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 could get more money to plug orphaned oil wells.A Go Fund Me account hopes to buy a home for a survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.Local law enforcement agencies are deputizing officers for federal immigration laws.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 Superintendent Ryan Walters is allegedly giving “woke” tests to out-of-state teachers.Local officials want lawmakers to help them with abandoned buildings.An OKC barista is taking part in a national competition,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 plan to end state testing by Ryan Walters hits a roadblock.A new online portal helps Oklahomans denied public records access.Oklahoma says farewell to former Governor George Nigh.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 study shows the impact of tribal food assistance programs on citizens.The Oklahoma City Zoo welcomes the birth of a near-threatened species.A filling station in Luther is getting recognized for its importance during the Jim Crow era.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 interim study is examining abandoned buildings across the state.Oklahoma City says goodbye to the Big House at the State Fairgrounds.Communities are working to reduce light pollution 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.
New National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration staff could be coming to Oklahoma.The Seminole Nation ousts its incumbent leadership in a tight election.We learn about a man who petitioned for Oklahoma to be an all-black state.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 Superintendent Ryan Walters is calling for an end to testing in Oklahoma.The Osage Nation wants to build a Casino in Missouri.Community gardens are filling gaps for areas without access to fresh produce.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 ban on gender affirming care for transgender minors in Oklahoma is upheld in court.Health officials work to stop the spread of Legionnaire's Disease found in Midwest City.An organization is working to plug oil wells at a wildlife refuge in eastern Oklahoma.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 top prosecutor says an audit of the Turnpike Authority is taking too long.Indigenous filmmakers are coming to Sulphur this weekend.Oklahoma needs to prepare for more severe flooding.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 Supreme Court clears the way for controversial social studies standards.A new program hopes to reduce homelessness in Oklahoma City.Critics worry about a tribal sovereignty case possibly heading to the U.S. Supreme Court. 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.
Changes are coming to food assistance benefits in Oklahoma.A new program expands subsidized childcare access.Criminal defendants with mental illnesses are facing long waits 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.
Governor Stitt bans public money to anyone affiliated with abortions.The state denies private school vouchers for an institution backed by Ryan Walters.We look at cat cafés in Oklahoma.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 former Oklahoma teacher faces charges in an Arkansas murder.Changes are coming to car titles in our state.The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is featuring 75-minutes of cat videos.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.
New details are emerging into the investigation of State Superintendent Ryan Walters.The Department of Public Safety urges more caution on Oklahoma highways.State schools are weighing options to get more money from the federal government.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 Superintendent Ryan Walters denies the allegations of nude images on his office TV.A new executive order from President Trump could impact the unhoused in Oklahoma.We look at why food travels so far to get to local grocery stores.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 Oklahoma County Sheriff is investigating allegations against Superintendent Ryan Walters.Developers of a Vinita Theme Park face a lawsuit from an investor.A Lawton nickel refinery begins operation despite tribal opposition.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 Superintendent Ryan Walters faces criticism over nude images on his office TV.Specialty agriculture producers worry about cuts under President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill.Studies show the impact of diabetes on the Latino community.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 Oklahoma Senator blocks release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.A recreational marijuana ballot measure is beginning soon.A western Oklahoma town faces a lawsuit from a local tribe.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.
Superintendent Ryan Walters wants a controversial Arizona private school to come to Oklahoma.The Muscogee Freedmen win a case in the tribe's high court.Fewer Oklahomans are choosing to have babies.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.
Superintendent Ryan Walters calls on the courts to allow him to buy bibles for schools.A new study looks at the impact of minimum wage in Oklahoma.Climatologists are working to define drought. 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.
Cuts from the Trump Administration are impacting Oklahoma education and research.A former Democratic candidate for State Superintendent is running for Congress.The Osage Nation is celebrating Indigenous journalism.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.
Concerns are growing over private immigration detention centers in Oklahoma.The National Suicide Prevention Line eliminates services for the LGBTQ community.Oklahomans are getting a fetch quest to seek out the Texas Horned Lizard.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 Department of Public Safety explains the shifting of OHP troopers out of the cities.Authorities seize more than 400 dogs from an alleged puppy mill in Stroud.New grants are coming for broadband access in rural Oklahoma.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.
Concerns are rising over the impact of the Trump Administration on early childhood education.Oklahoma City unveils a first look at its new arena.State foresters are releasing wasp eggs into Oklahoma forests to protect ash trees.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.
Lawmakers want to spend campaign funds on personal security.Epic Charter Schools is facing another investigation.The home of the Oklahoma City Thunder is getting a new name. 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 against an Oklahoma Catholic charter school is getting dropped,Oklahoma is reopening restaurants at state parks.A new event welcomes babies into the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.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 lawmaker is calling out Superintendent Ryan Walters school meals mandate.The state is starting an investigation of the Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission.Three baseball players with Oklahoma ties are heading to the major leagues.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.
In the next few days, the U.S. Senate will consider a package that would devastate many public radio stations by clawing back two years of previously approved funding. At KOSU, it would significantly impact our ability to provide emergency alerts and Oklahoma news.You can help by calling Senator Lankford and Senator Mullin to ask them to resist the rescission because of the impact it would have on Oklahoma. Here is a sample script.Sen. James Lankford: 202-224-5754Sen. Markwayne Mullin: 202-224-4721Don't live in Oklahoma? Check this listing for your Senator's contact information.Find out more on how you can make a difference at kosu.org/cuts.
State Superintendent Ryan Walters wants an ideology test for teachers from progressive states.Rural Oklahoma hospitals are bracing for cuts under President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.The Thunder is keeping its Big Three players under new contract extensions.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 the state's mental health department.An OKC news station's radar gets vandalized by an anti-government militia.We have the story of an Oklahoma academic arrested in Thailand.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 Oklahoma Highway Patrol is leaving the state's biggest cities.Tribal leaders in our state are celebrating the anniversary of McGirt versus Oklahoma.Hydropower in the U.S. is facing challenges.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.
Superintendent Ryan Walters calls on changes to school meals for students.The leader of OU Sooner athletics is stepping down from the job.Questions remain over the disappearance of a trans woman on Cherokee land.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 cancels its private food services in its state prisons.Trump Administration cuts aren't stopping a new tribal library.Agriculture workers in northwest Oklahoma are learning new soil preservation practices.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 facing education funding freezes from the federal government.Climate change is impacting tornadoes across the U.S.A program to help rural schools is getting its federal funding grant cut.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 cuts could impact Norman's weather service.The Thunder makes a deal to keep Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.Trade tensions with China are impacting specialty agricultural products. 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 new fiscal year means new laws.An investigation begins over the death of a man in Norman Police custody.We take you to the town of Boley as it celebrates Juneteenth.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.