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Car Talk Launches Click and Clack Look-A-Like Contest
 Know someone who reminds you of Tom or Ray? Our condolences! The guys at Car Talk want to see a photo anyway.
Take a picture, and share it at this link, or have a look at the other unfortunate souls who've been nominated. In a few weeks, photos of the finalists will be posted, and you'll have the chance to vote for your favorites. The winners get our deepest sympathies (no reparations!?!). Car Talk airs Saturday mornings at 9 and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. on KGOU. Norman Celebrates Jazz in June
 Jazz in June, one of Oklahoma's biggest music festivals, takes the stage in Norman June 26 - 28.
Performers include Chuck Mangione, Barrie Lee Hall, Jr. and the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Joel Young and the 25th Anniversary Allstars, Bruce Benson and Studio B, Miss Blues, Saffire, and more. Visit the Jazz in June website for venues and the complete schedule.
Memorable Stories
What story have you heard on KGOU recently that had you spellbound?
Highlights from the Networks:
Fear of Exposure Leads to
In the wake of last month's destructive cyclone in Myanmar, an NPR reporter filed stories anonymously for his own safety. In this audio postcard, NPR's Senior Asia Correspondent Michael Sullivan reveals some of the challenges of reporting from a country in which a climate of fear dictates some difficult choices for reporters – and anyone who comes into contact with them.
Compromises in Myanmar Can 'Blue Zones' Help Turn Back the Biological Clock?
 Sardinian sheepherders, Japanese grandmothers and Seventh-Day Adventists in Los Angeles don't seem to have that much in common. But within these groups there are some of the longest-lived people in the world. Author Dan Buettner has traveled the globe visiting these "Blue Zones," where people tend to live longer and lead healthier lives. Hear the story from Weekend Edition on Sunday, June 8, and read an excerpt from his book at NPR.org.
Sedaris Bares Body and Soul in Engulfed
 Popular author David Sedaris has never been shy about sharing his most embarrassing moments, and his sixth collection of essays, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, is no exception. Whether he's lancing boils, getting crabs from second-hand pants or sitting in a hospital waiting room dressed only in his underwear, Sedaris relates his most cringe-worthy misadventures. Read an excerpt and listen to his June 9 conversation with Terry Gross on Fresh Air at NPR.org.
Find NPR Stations with Trip Planner
Filling the gas tank is painful enough – don't hit the road without your NPR! There's a new tool at NPR.org called Road Trip that will help you plan your route and let you know what public radio stations you can listen to along the way. Just enter the cities that are your starting and ending points, and get turn-by-turn directions, plus great NPR programming to tune in!
Search for Recipes from The Splendid Table
The Splendid Table has a new online search feature to navigate through their massive collection of recipes from host Lynne Rossetto Kasper, and leading chefs and cookbook authors. Now you can look up recipes by ingredients, types (such as main dish, side dish, and desserts), or a combination of criteria. The Splendid Table airs Wednesdays at 11 a.m. on KGOU.
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