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'Goodbye and Good Luck'
The words of Edward R. Murrow come to mind as KGOU bids a fond farewell to one of our own. Scott Gurian came to KGOU in 2004, and has served listeners well during his tenure as News Director. But duty calls, and Scott is moving back to New Jersey to take care of family matters. We're giving him a grand send-off with a special Oklahoma Voices on Monday, December 22 at 11 a.m. Scott will listen back to his favorite reports, some of them award-winners, and he'll give us a behind-the-scenes look at how he produced those reports.
Also, we're hosting a going-away reception for Scott on Friday, December 19, from 4 - 6 p.m. here at the station. Please join us! If you can't make it, Scott would welcome your e-mails, or you may call 325-0523 and leave a message as you would like it replayed on the air. We wish Scott the best as he makes this transition to the next phase of his career. Sour Economy Prompts Layoffs, Cancellations at NPR
KGOU staff started hearing rumors early Wednesday, December 10, and by mid-afternoon confirmation came from NPR's acting CEO Dennis Haarsager: NPR is making big budget cuts and laying off employees.
The public announcement came during All Things Considered, that NPR is canceling two daily radio programs — Day to Day and News and Notes — as part of a broader effort to close a projected budget shortfall of $23 million for the current fiscal year. Haarsager said the culprit is a projected loss in corporate underwriting due to the current economic climate. Overall, NPR will cut seven percent of its work force – 64 people laid off and 21 vacant positions left unfilled – and slash expenses further around the company. Media correspondent David Folkenflik reported on the cuts for his employer; you can hear his report here. The two canceled shows will go off the air on March 20. KGOU airs one of them, Day to Day, and we'll be looking for a replacement program. Oklahoma Voices: Embedded with the 45th
On Oklahoma Voices next Monday, December 15, KGOU News Director Scott Gurian speaks with Oklahoma Gazette reporter Ben Fenwick about his experience embedding with the Oklahoma National Guard’s 45th Infantry Brigade in Iraq earlier this year. Then on the December 22 program, we pay a visit to a small office park in Hackettstown, New Jersey, where Dwight Foster is attempting to perform the car-lover’s equivalent of raising Lazarus from the dead. He’s been hired to restore the rusted, 1957 Plymouth Belvedere that was unearthed from a time capsule in Tulsa last year as part of Oklahoma’s centennial celebrations. Also, we reminisce with Scott Gurian about his favorite stories. Oklahoma Voices airs Mondays at 11 a.m. on KGOU.
KGOU Now Streaming on iPhones
 KGOU's live audio stream is now available for iPhone and iPod Touch owners, through a special application developed by one of our network partners, American Public Media. The application is available free from the iTunes App Store (see our instructions page); APM is conducting beta testing of the new application, and would appreciate any feedback users may have.
'Tis the Season for Holiday Radio Specials
The holiday season provides ample inspiration for special programming on KGOU – some classics, some new this year. Tune in for these holiday-themed specials:
• Paul Winter’s Winter Solstice Celebration
• Hanukkah Lights 2008 • A Christmas Carol (A Ghost Story for Christmas) • Jazz Piano Christmas XIX • All Is Calm • Songs of Joy & Peace: the Yo-Yo Ma Holiday Party • Elvis Presley Christmas Duets Radio Special • Toast of the Nation • Capitol Steps: New Year's Edition Descriptions of all special programs, along with their broadcast dates and times, are on our Special Programming pages. New Season Begins for Intelligence Squared
 Taking on the hot-button issues of the day, Intelligence Squared U.S. pits one motion, one moderator, three panelists for and three against in a lively Oxford-style debate. IQ2US begins its new season Sunday, December 14 with a provocative motion – "Bush 43 is the worst president of the last 50 years". Tune in Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. on KGOU.
Future debates in the IQ2US season include these motions: "Major Reductions in Carbon Emissions Are Not Worth the Money," "Blame Washington More Than Wall Street for the Financial Crisis," and "Diplomacy with Iran Is Going Nowhere." Watch our Sunday specials page each month for broadcast dates and times.
Need Another Tax Deduction? Give to KGOU !
It's that time of year when many of us are counting our blessings – and our tax deductions! Since KGOU is a non-profit organization, your donations to the station are tax deductible. If you wish to donate before the end of the tax year, we request that you mail your check by December 19 to our business address. That will give us time to process your payment by the end of the year. You may also use your credit or debit card with our secure online pledge form anytime before December 31.
Highlights from the Networks:
Holidays 2008
 Whether you're shopping eco-friendly or 'eco-nomical' this holiday season, NPR has suggestions for everyone on your list. Gift ideas, recipes, and stories that will inspire the holiday spirit – there's even a chance to chime in for a national caroling effort. It's all in one spot at NPR.org.
Best Books to Give or Get
NPR critics name their top picks for the year, lists upon lists of the best reading from 2008, from fiction to non-fiction, graphic novels, coffee-table books, cookbooks and more. You can also read excerpts at NPR.org.
A Holiday Soundtrack from NPR Music
 NPR asked public radio stations to send in 10 of their favorite holiday songs, mixed them up, and this is the result – a festive stream of songs by everyone from Bach to the Ramones to Louis Armstrong. If you've been searching for an eclectic holiday soundtrack, give this one a listen.
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Elvis Presley Christmas Duets - Through the magic of technology, Elvis performs duets with today's artists, including Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, and Amy Grant.
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