Greetings!
Did you hear that Morning Edition turned 30 today?  Over the years, it's grown to become the most-listened-to morning news show on the radio, with more than 13 million listeners on 678 stations across the country. Here's to another 30 years (at least)!
All the best,
Laura Knoll
Membership Director
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ATC Special Today ~ What's Next in Afghanistan?
 As President Obama considers a new strategy -- and deploying more forces -- for the eight-year-old war in Afghanistan, All Things Considered will devote a full hour this afternoon to the challenges ahead and the strategic options available.
Hosts Robert Siegel and Michele Norris will be joined by correspondents in Washington, Kabul and Islamabad, and embedded with U.S. forces in Afghanistan's Helmand Province. We'll also hear analysis from former members of the Afghan government and a U.S. public opinion specialist. Tune in beginning at 5 p.m. (CT) today for an informative hour of news and analysis. |
Upcoming Series: On the Road to Safety
 Automotive safety has improved greatly over the years, due to advances in technology, better road design and behavioral changes. But with more potential distractions and tighter budgets, will the trip to grandmother's house this Thanksgiving be the safest possible? NPR's newsmagazines Morning Edition and All Things Considered will have a multipart series for the week of Thanksgiving, November 22 - 28. |
New T-Shirts Are Here!
Members who donated during KGOU's fall membership drive should be receiving their thank-you gifts in the mail soon. At the $180 contribution level ($15 per month), members have the option of choosing this T-shirt with a handsome new design. See all the gifts here. If you have not yet received your thank-you gift, or wish to choose one, contact Membership Director Laura Knoll at membership@kgou.org. |
 Web Exclusive:
How A (Flu) Virus Attacks
How does a virus spread in the human body? It's a plot fit for the movies, complete with deception, mysterious keys, unauthorized entry, the 'dark side', and even virucide. NPR's Robert Krulwich explains in this educational animated video, one of the most-recommended pages at NPR.org.
The flu is, of course, a serious illness that can have very serious complications. You can stay informed with the latest developments this flu season with our Influenza and H1N1 Virus resource page at KGOU.org. |
Sufjan Stevens: Finding Inner Peace In Traffic
 The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway isn't exactly the type of scenic roadway that usually inspires great works of art, yet that's the inspiration behind Sufjan Stevens' new album, The BQE. The singer-songwriter spent nine months traveling the BQE to capture the moods and frustrations of its motorists. Hear a couple of traffic-inspired tracks, or watch a video clip, at NPR Music. |
Exclusive First Listen: Norah Jones
 Jones' new album, The Fall, maintains her jazzy, sultry sound while pushing into more contemporary pop territory. It's a different direction for the singer, but suitable for old fans and newcomers alike. Hear The Fall in its entirety or individual tracks, at NPR Music. |
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Vote for Your Favorite 'Great Voices'
 NPR Music is preparing to launch a year-long exploration of 50 great voices in recorded history. The series won't catalog the so-called "greatest" singers, but it will help listeners discover and re-discover awe-inspiring vocalists from around the world and across time. From the thousands of nominations submitted, the field has been narrowed to 100 or so. Here's your chance to weigh in before reports begin in January: Choose your top five here. |
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Congratulations to our winners!
In a promotion with RCA Nashville/Legacy Recordings, KGOU gave away five copies of a 26-track sampler CD of Dolly Parton's Dolly CD box set. Congratulations to our winners: Mary, Leisa, Carrie, Mark and Lisa! | |
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