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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? Support KOSU directly by making a donation, or increasing your existing monthly or annual gift.Sign up for email alerts from KOSUYou can do that hereSpread the word. Share this page Still have questions about how you can help? Please reach out to us at director@kosu.org.

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.

Local jazz band, Badwagon, has been taking the stage, playing tracks from the iconic Nintendo game, Mario Kart. But it’s not just them. They play as people race and compete alongside them. They’re taking this combination to one of the biggest stages they’ve ever played at the Tower Theater in Oklahoma City One of the bandleaders, Nelson Gonzalez Barreto wants to unite a love of video games and music and give people with similar interests a chance to meet new people.

Oklahoma artist Hezekiah Hamlin, known under the artist name, Regular Candy is releasing the first full issue of his comic book The Lost Wizard from Careful Kitty Press. There is a release show 12pm to 4pm on May 17th in Oklahoma City at the Floating Bookshop.

In episode 295, we are talking with Bryan Leaverton about Tulsa Gaming Con. This will be the first time for this event and it will be April 11th, 12th, and 13th of 2025 the Boman Twin Event Center. You can find Tulsa Gaming Convention on Facebook

An Art Book Fair is coming to Oklahoma City’s Southside Capitol Hill neighborhood, bringing in artists and designers from across the country. 28 artists and small presses from across the country and Oklahoma will be inside the We The People Consulting building this weekend.

On April 14th, Science Museum of Oklahoma is celebrating the world of STEAMpunk for SMO21. The event exclusively for adults includes fun activities and a bar. A chance to experience the museum without having to worry about children. You can find out more on the Science Museum of Oklahoma website and on Facebook.

In episode 292, we are talking with Mike Dattolo about TokenCon 2023. Oklahoma City's premier board gaming convention takes place March 17th though the 19th at the Embassy Suites by Hilton just north of Will Rogers World Airport on Meridian. You can find TokenCon on the web and on Facebook.

What does it take to become a comic book creator? Here to talk about it in episode 291 of the Okie Geek Podcast are Robert Wilson IV and Buck Berlin with New World Comics and Literati Press. You can find Robert on his website along with Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

In episode 290 of the Okie Geek Podcast, we are talking with Tanner Feuerborn with New Star Comics about its holiday special coming to Speeding Bullet Comics and New World Comics. You can find out more information about New World Comics on Facebook.

It's that time of year gain, when pop culture creators try to make their properties fit into a Christmas-themed special. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. We talk to New World Comics owner Buck Berlin about the various holiday specials.

As the holidays approach its time to remember your local comic shops and all they provide as you consider gifts for people of all ages. In episode 288, of the Okie Geek Podcast we talk with New World Comics owner Buck Berlin about Local Comic Shop Day, and what you can get by shopping at your local comic store.

Oklahoma's largest anime convention is coming back to ring in the new year. OKiCon is taking place from Friday, December 30th through Sunday, January First to include special guests, cosplay contests, panels, vendors, a medieval dinner theatre and a special event to celebrate 2023. You can find OKiCon on the web as well as Facebook, Instagram and Fandom Events on Twitter.

Our friends at Literati Press (website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) are getting ready for a Kickstarter of Season Two of "We Promised Utopia". So, we are sitting down with creator Adrian Morales, artist Jonathan Koelsc (website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) as well as Literati Creative Director Charles Martin and Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. The KIckstarter launches in two weeks, but you can sign up for reminders right now.

The author of "Black Jack Demon", Nick Hermes, is working on issue four of the genre-busting western comic. In episode 285, we talk with Hermes and Literati Press Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. You can find more on Black Jack Demon and Literati Press on the web, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Extra Life 2022 is coming to Game HQ, Friday, November 4th through Saturday, November 5th. The 24-hour table-top gaming event raises money for the Oklahoma Children's Health Foundation. We are talking with Amber Hanneken about the celebration. You can find Extra Life at Game HQ on the web and on Facebook. You can find out more about the Oklahoma Children's Health Foundation on the web.

In a very special episode, Buck Berlin with New World Comics and Literati Press comes in to actually interview Michael Cross.

Our friends at Literati Press have launched a Kickstarter campaign for Issue Two of "Aliengaged". We are talking with artist, illustrator and writer Greg White and Literati Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. You can find the fund drive on Kickstarter. And look for Greg White on Instagram. You can also find Literati Press on the web, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is teaming up with Literati Press to create a comic book to raise awareness of civics and public services for children. The new work "Mighty Mia and Dyna-Bit Save Democracy" is coming out this month along with ways for elementary aged kids to get involved. You can find the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy on the web as well as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. You can also find Literati Press on the web, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The wildly popular Glamorella's Daughter is entering a new chapter and looking for your help. Literati Press work is currently raising money for the fifth issue of the series. We get a chance to talk to creators Jerry Bennett and Charles Martin along with Literati Press Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. You can find Glamorella's Daughter Issue Five right now on Kickstarter. You can find Literati Press on the web, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.