Listen to the podcast at: A nickel refinery in southern Oklahoma is operating despite tribal opposition

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Indigenous Affairs reporter Sarah Liese about Westwin Elements, a nickel refinery in southern Oklahoma built on land near the Kiowa Comanche Apache Tribe. The plant was built and is currently operating despite opposition from the tribe as well as local residents.

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Listen to the podcast at: Ep740 Can We Stop the Persecution of Christians?This episode is an important discussion with The Rebellion's sponsor, Equipping the Persecuted founder, Judd Saul. Piper checks in with Saul on his most recent efforts to get attention for and funding for Christians in Nigeria, who are the most persecuted population on the globe.

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Listen to the podcast at: Ep739 Idaho Mom Forgives Her Daughter's KillerThis week, Cara Northington, the mother of one of the students murdered by Bryan Kohberger at the University of Idaho, made headline news, not because of her protests or her politics and not because of an understandable or perhaps expected hatred of the man who killed her daughter, but rather for three simple words: I forgive you.

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Listen to the podcast at: Oklahoma seeks changes to food assistance

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Agriculture and Rural Issues Reporter Anna Pope about a waiver request from Oklahoma leaders to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. The waiver comes as the federal government is also seeking changes to the food program. 

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Listen to the podcast at: Ep738 Chip Gaines Judges Everyone Except Himself for JudgingThis week’s major kerfuffle in the conservative Christian world centered around the announcement by Chip and Joanna Gaines, of Magnolia Network fame, that they are now proudly featuring a “family” of two “married” men together with their young surrogacy-purchased boys in an upcoming episode of their show. Many Christians are disappointed and said so, but is that "judging"? Chip Gaines says it is. Is he right?

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Listen to the podcast at: KOSU's federal funding has been eliminated. How you can help:

Despite a valiant effort by KOSU listeners and public media supporters nationwide, Congress has voted to rescind $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

This money had already been promised and budgeted for at KOSU and public media stations across the country. Losing it is devastating, and one NPR estimate shows that roughly 18% of the country’s public radio stations will close imminently, and nearly a third of listeners would lose access to NPR programming.

The rescission package is expected to be signed by President Trump soon, as he initially requested the move from Congress.

To be clear, this does not mean KOSU is going away. Thanks to you, KOSU is set up well for the future. However, this loss of foundational funding will likely result in a reduction of programming or local news without additional support.

What can I do to help?

1. Support KOSU directly by making a donation, or increasing your existing monthly or annual gift. This is the most effective thing you can do for KOSU. Support from people like you makes up the largest part of KOSU’s budget.
2. Sign up for email alerts from KOSU so you never miss an update. You can do that here.
3. Spread the word. Share this page with your family and friends, and tell them what KOSU's news, information and music service means to you and our community.

Still have questions about how you can help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected].

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Listen to the podcast at: Trump Administration cuts could impact rural schools' mental health

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with mental health and addiction reporter Sierra Pfeifer about $1B in cuts from President Trump to schools across the country to hire mental health professionals and how it will impact Oklahoma's rural districts

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Listen to the podcast at: An urgent message from KOSU

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: 202-224-5754

Sen. Markwayne Mullin: 202-224-4721

Don'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.

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