StoryCorps Oklahoma

StoryCorps Oklahoma

KOSU

Founded in 2003 by Dave Isay, StoryCorps has given more than 450,000 people — Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs, in towns and cities in all 50 states — the chance to record interviews about their lives. As part of its cross-country MobileBooth tour, StoryCorps recorded interviews in Oklahoma City from February 8th to March 9th, 2018. Listen to some of those stories here.

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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?


  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 director@kosu.org.

Previous episodes

  • 48 - KOSU's federal funding has been eliminated. How you can help 
    Fri, 18 Jul 2025 - 0h
  • 47 - An urgent message from KOSU 
    Mon, 14 Jul 2025 - 0h
  • 46 - One Small Step: Terri and Emily 
    Tue, 19 Apr 2022 - 0h
  • 45 - Explaining OKC becoming a StoryCorps Anchor City 
    Tue, 08 Mar 2022 - 0h
  • 44 - One Small Step: Kristi and Tristen 
    Tue, 22 Feb 2022 - 0h
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