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KGOU Wins Public Radio News Award
The Public Radio News Directors Incorporated announced their award winners for 2008, and KGOU received a first place award in the Interview category. Awards were announced and presented at a ceremony in Portland, Oregon June 13.
The winning entry was an interview former KGOU News Director Scott Gurian conducted with Oklahoma Gazette reporter Ben Fenwick on his experience as an embedded journalist with Oklahoma National Guard troops deployed to Iraq. The interview was included in "Three Views of Iraq", an episode of Oklahoma Voices that was broadcast last December.
Capitol Steps Special Airs Independence Weekend
Make KGOU part of your 4th of July, and listen as Joe Biden, Arlen Spector, and several Somali pirates are highlighted in new musical numbers performed by the Capitol Steps. Politics takes a holiday the July 4 weekend as the Capitol Steps find a humorous twist to the news of the day. Check our Programming page for details of KGOU's special lineup of Independence Day programs.
ATC Series: Making Art – and a Living
The immense earning power (and conspicuous consumption) of blockbuster actors and writers is obvious. But what about those who aren't superstars, yet are successful enough to make a living? Throughout the summer, All Things Considered will profile a number of painters, writers, performers and musicians to see how they're able to make their art – and pay the bills. This weekly series begins Friday, July 3.
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Highlights from the Networks:
NPR Ombudsman: A Policy by Any Other Name
 Is it irresponsible journalism to use the term "torture"? NPR Ombudsman Alicia Shepard responds to questions about NPR's policy of using "harsh interrogation tactics" or "enhanced interrogation techniques" to describe the treatment of terrorism suspects under the Bush administration. Join the discussion at NPR.org.
Memories Of Horseplay And Camaraderie At Camp
 As a kid, Weekend Edition host Scott Simon spent many of his summers with the same group of guys at Camp Indianola in Wisconsin. Listen as he reunites with camp friends and their counselor in this story from Weekend Edition June 6, produced in conjunction with Makers Quest 2.0's Place and Memory project.
How Eric Lewis, Jazz Pianist, Became ELEW
 Growing up in a household full of pianos and music teachers, jazz pianist Eric Lewis has been wowing audiences since he was barely able to walk. Now 36, he's still the same dynamic performer, pursuing his vision of what he calls "rock-jazz." See video of Lewis's live performance in NPR's Studio 4A, and hear his interview with Michele Norris, at NPR.org.
Kodachrome To Fade Away
 Vivid colors, unique textures, startling contrasts – it was Kodachrome film that first clearly captured these essential photographic elements 74 years ago. Now with new digital technologies taking over, photographers will have to say goodbye to this iconic film. Listen to the story from All Things Considered June 22, and see a slideshow of images captured with Kodachrome, at NPR.org.
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