
The KOSU Daily
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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.
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United States
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KOSU
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.kosu.org
Episodes
Mental health funding, OKC sinking, farmers face federal cuts and more
5/13/2025
Time is running out to fund the Department of Mental Health
Oklahoma City is sinking according to a new study.
Small-scale farmers look to pivot their operations amid federal funding cuts.
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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Duration:00:13:09
2025 legislative session ending, Oklahoma lake staffing shortage, Thunder playoff win and more
5/12/2025
The end is near for the 2025 legislative session.
Federal funding cuts force staffing shortages at Oklahoma lakes.
The Thunder returns to Oklahoma City with a tie in its current playoff series.
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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Duration:00:09:09
School voucher report, breast cancer veto, Samantha Crain touring and more
5/9/2025
A new report shines a light on who is taking advantage of Oklahoma’s school voucher program.
Governor Stitt takes his veto pen to a bill expanding breast cancer coverage.
Singer songwriter Samantha Crain talks about touring again after taking a break.
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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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Duration:00:13:23
Social studies standards lawsuit, student citizenship rules denied, Flaming Lips in the OKC Ballet and more
5/8/2025
New controversial social studies standards face a lawsuit.
Lawmakers vote against citizenship requirements for students.
The OKC Ballet has a show featuring one performance featuring the music of the Flaming Lips.
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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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Duration:00:19:31
DEI ban advances, Lake Overholser upgrades, land conservation program and more
5/7/2025
A bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion in colleges heads to the governor.
The dam at OKC’s Lake Overholser is getting an upgrade.
A land conservation program faces elimination.
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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Duration:00:15:32
Mental health testimony, Real ID deadline, Thunder loses game one and more
5/6/2025
Lawmakers hear more testimony from the struggling mental health department.
The deadline for you to get a Real ID is approaching fast.
The Thunder falls to the Nuggets in the first semifinals game.
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This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Duration:00:11:05
Mental health testimony, Gilcrease tribal items, Onion Burger Day and more
5/5/2025
The head of the state’s mental health agency is testifying before lawmakers, again.
Tulsa’s Gilcrease Museum is returning items to Oklahoma tribes.
El Reno celebrates onion burgers over the weekend.
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This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Duration:00:08:53
Social studies standards, OKC Stockyards ownership, Johnny Manchild interview and more
5/2/2025
Lawmakers come under fire for not holding State Superintendent Ryan Walters accountable.
The Stockyards in Oklahoma City comes under new ownership.
We have an interview with Indie Artist Johnny Manchild.
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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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Mentioned in this episode:
Find out how to help prevent federal funding cuts to public media.
Duration:00:15:15
Catholic charter school, OKC's wettest April, Federal forecasting cuts and more
5/1/2025
The case of a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma goes before the U-S Supreme Court.
April ends as one of the wettest on record for Oklahoma City.
Cuts by the Trump Administration could impact weather forecasting and safety.
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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Mentioned in this episode:
Find out how to help prevent federal funding cuts to public media.
Duration:00:14:22
Social studies standards, OKC homelessness increases, renting chickens and more
4/30/2025
The governor is getting controversial social studies standards.
Oklahoma City sees an increase in its homeless population.
High egg prices are prompting some people to rent chickens.
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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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Mentioned in this episode:
Find out how to help prevent federal funding cuts to public media.
Duration:00:14:25
New Education Board appointment, voter address confirmation, Senator Lankford book signing and more
4/29/2025
The governor makes another appointment to the State Board of Education.
The State Election Board could be asking you to confirm your address.
Senator Lankford hears from supporters and opponents at an Oklahoma City book signing.
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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Mentioned in this episode:
Find out how to help prevent federal funding cuts to public media.
Duration:00:09:13
Budget talks, rural broadband Internet, Shawnee mental health cuts and more
4/28/2025
Budget talks are increasing as the end nears for the state legislature.
New grants could bring high speed Internet to rural Oklahoma.
A federal grant cut in Shawnee is impacting mental health programs in its police department.
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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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Mentioned in this episode:
Find out how to help prevent federal funding cuts to public media.
Duration:00:16:20
Social studies standards, Fort Gibson Lake bridge closing, Oklahoma book recommendations and more
4/25/2025
The State Senate is questioning Superintendent Ryan Walters’ new social studies standards.
A bridge over the dam at Fort Gibson Lake closes after safety concerns.
We have some new book recommendations from Oklahoma authors.
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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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Mentioned in this episode:
Find out how to help prevent federal funding cuts to public media.
Duration:00:11:30
Budget bills, Cherokee water milestone, Catholic charter school and more
4/24/2025
The legislature moves closer to a finalized budget.
The Cherokee Nation reaches a milestone in getting clean water to its citizens.
The US Supreme Court takes up the case of a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma.
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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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Mentioned in this episode:
Federal Funding cuts
Duration:00:13:47
Ryan Walter on DEI, another measles case, agriculture tariff concerns and more
4/23/2025
Superintendent Ryan Walters threatens schools over diversity, equity and inclusion.
Health officials report another case of measles in Oklahoma.
Agriculture workers fear President Trump’s trade war could touch off another farm crisis.
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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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Duration:00:13:22
Agriculture tariff impacts, Thunder game two, OKC accessory dwelling units and more
4/22/2025
Agriculture workers are bracing for impacts from tariffs.
The Thunder gears up for the next game in the playoffs.
Oklahoma City could soon allow residents to have smaller living units on their property.
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This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Duration:00:13:27
Weekend storm recovery, mental health cuts, OKC Bombing remembrance and more
4/21/2025
Weekend storms turn deadly in Oklahoma.
Tulsa police raise concerns about cuts to mental health programs.
Oklahoma City remembers the Murrah Federal Building bombing 30 years ago.
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This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Duration:00:16:07
Judicial nominating process, climate and weather cuts, Thunder playoff preparations and more
4/18/2025
Lawmakers are carrying bills to change the judicial nominating procedure.
Cuts from the Trump Administration are impacting climate and weather centers.
The Thunder prepares for the postseason.
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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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Duration:00:12:09
Administrative rules bill, Oklahoma County Jail, "The Survivor Tree" and more
4/17/2025
Legislation changes how lawmakers deal with administrative rules from state agencies.
Oklahoma County’s new commissioner wants changes at the county jail.
Young musicians are connecting with the Oklahoma City Bombing tragedy.
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This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Duration:00:16:32
Federal cuts to NOAA, Cyndi Munson running for governor, federal food cuts and more
4/16/2025
Trump Administration cuts could impact Norman’s weather center.
A Democrat throws her hat in the ring for Governor.
Local groups are helping to fill the gap in food shortages after federal cuts.
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, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.
This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.
Duration:00:13:25