KOSU Radio

KOSU Radio Central and northeast Oklahoma's NPR affiliate. Local news and independent music.

Established in 1955, KOSU is a member-supported public radio network that operates 91.7 KOSU in central Oklahoma including Stillwater and Oklahoma City and 107.5 KOSN in northeast Oklahoma including Tulsa, Bartlesville and the Grand Lake area. KOSU can also be heard at 107.3 in south Tulsa, at 88.3 in Stillwater, and at 94.9 in Ponca City. Reaching thousands of listeners every week, KOSU features

local music with The Spy and distinguished public radio news and information service with award-winning local news coverage and NPR news content. KOSU also features signature public radio news and cultural programs from PRX, American Public Media and independent producers.

Local, state and federal stakeholders celebrated the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs accepting ownership of Tulsa's ...
11/12/2025

Local, state and federal stakeholders celebrated the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs accepting ownership of Tulsa's new veterans hospital, which plans to welcome its first patients in late spring.

StateImpact Oklahoma has the full story.

The new 273,000-square-foot, 58-bed hospital is called the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in honor of former U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, who died in July 2024.

For centuries, American farms have passed through families, often with great pride. But just because farms are often a f...
11/12/2025

For centuries, American farms have passed through families, often with great pride. But just because farms are often a family business doesn't mean farmers raising children don't face unique challenges.

Oklahoma again could see a push to open a religious charter school, with a Florida-based Jewish organization expressing ...
11/12/2025

Oklahoma again could see a push to open a religious charter school, with a Florida-based Jewish organization expressing intent to apply for state authorization.

Oklahoma Voice has more details.

Oklahoma again could see a push to open a religious charter school, with a Florida-based Jewish organization expressing intent to apply for state authorization.

Due to an unusually strong geomagnetic storm, Oklahomans across the state got a firsthand look at the infamous northern ...
11/12/2025

Due to an unusually strong geomagnetic storm, Oklahomans across the state got a firsthand look at the infamous northern lights on Tuesday.

The phenomenon is expected to be visible again Wednesday evening.

Despite a Tuesday forecast showing aurora visibility chances mainly in the northern U.S., Oklahomans witnessed the dazzling cosmic event across the state.

Broncho frontman Ryan Lindsey reflects on 15 years of Broncho and how the band's latest album differs from previous rele...
11/12/2025

Broncho frontman Ryan Lindsey reflects on 15 years of Broncho and how the band's latest album differs from previous releases on the latest episode of "Songwriters & Tour Riders."

Broncho frontman Ryan Lindsey reflects on 15 years of Broncho and how their latest album differs from previous releases.

Couldn't join us for "An Evening with Mary Louise Kelly" in Oklahoma City last week? Listen to the conversation as a pod...
11/12/2025

Couldn't join us for "An Evening with Mary Louise Kelly" in Oklahoma City last week? Listen to the conversation as a podcast.

Couldn't join us for An Evening with Mary Louise Kelly in Oklahoma City? Listen to the conversation as a podcast.

An executive order from President Trump is starting a conversation about the role of civil commitment in addressing home...
11/12/2025

An executive order from President Trump is starting a conversation about the role of civil commitment in addressing homelessness.

Oklahoma's history with the practice can offer insight on when it is — and isn't — effective. KGOU - Your NPR Source has the full story.

An executive order from President Donald Trump is starting a conversation about expanding the role civil commitment plays at the intersection of mental health and homelessness.

Food assistance benefits were cut off in November due to the government shutdown. That’s led a handful of state agencies...
11/12/2025

Food assistance benefits were cut off in November due to the government shutdown. That’s led a handful of state agencies to post messages blaming Republicans or Democrats for the shutdown on official websites.

Harvest Public Media has more.

Food assistance benefits were cut off in November due to the government shutdown. That’s led a handful of state agencies to post messages blaming Republicans or Democrats for the shutdown on official websites.

In a political podcast space dominated by men and displeasure with the Democratic Party, the two Oklahoma women behind t...
11/12/2025

In a political podcast space dominated by men and displeasure with the Democratic Party, the two Oklahoma women behind the "I've Had It" show have seen viral success.

In a political podcast space dominated by men and displeasure with the Democratic Party, the two women behind the I've Had It show have seen viral success.

A vote from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority board to approve an emergency rule related to Gov. Kevin Stitt's recent a...
11/12/2025

A vote from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority board to approve an emergency rule related to Gov. Kevin Stitt's recent anti-abortion executive order has failed. Members cited concerns about the order's legality and impact on providers.

StateImpact Oklahoma has more details.

Board members are seeking clarity on the executive order that encouraged the proposed rule.

Our signal is experiencing intermittent audio issues. Additionally, 91.7 FM will temporarily shut down today for emergen...
11/12/2025

Our signal is experiencing intermittent audio issues. Additionally, 91.7 FM will temporarily shut down today for emergency repairs. In the meantime, you can listen at KOSU.org, on NPR's app, on your smart TV or by telling your smart speaker to 'Play KOSU.'

Learn how to listen to KOSU and The Spy live using your computer or any of your preferred streaming devices.

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Established in 1955, KOSU is a member-supported public radio network that operates 88.3 in Stillwater, 91.7 KOSU in Oklahoma City, and 107.5 KOSN in northeast Oklahoma including Tulsa, Bartlesville and the Grand Lake area. KOSU can also be heard at 107.3 in south Tulsa and at 94.9 in Ponca City. Reaching thousands of listeners every week, KOSU is a distinguished public radio news and information service with award-winning local news coverage and NPR news content. KOSU also features signature public radio news and cultural programs from NPR, Public Radio International and independent producers. Listeners around the globe can access news, join social media networks, download podcasts, and hear a live web stream. KOSU is a conduit for community, connecting people to each other and the world. Through the vibrant exchange of information, ideas and culture, on-air, online, and face-to-face, KOSU explores the human condition, creating a uniquely Oklahoma media experience that compels the mind and nourishes the spirit.