KGOU's locally produced program on international affairs, World Views, is saying goodbye to the show's founder and original host. The Dean of OU's College of International Studies, Zach Messitte, has accepted the presidency of Ripon College in Central Wisconsin, and is leaving World Views.

Hosting duties will go to a familiar voice, Suzette Grillot, a regular panelist on the program. Suzette has just returned from Arezzo, Italy, where she served as faculty-in-residence for OU's study abroad program. She takes the host's chair permanently with the next episode, airing Monday, July 2 at 11:30 a.m.

The next episode includes a conversation with John Esposito, Director of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University, discussing a 2001-2007 Gallup survey of tens of thousands of Muslims in more than 35 countries which is the basis for his 2008 book Who Speaks for Islam?: What a Billion Muslims Really Think.

 

Get your lawn chairs and coolers ready -- Jazz in June brings its 29-year tradition of great music to Brookhaven Village and Andrews Park in Norman, tonight through Saturday. This year's featured performers are David Sanborn, Carolyn Wonderland, Steve Coleman & the OBS All-Stars, The Bert Dalton Brazil Project, What's That, and The Ivan Peña Ensemble, and more. KGOU produces this annual outdoor music festival with Jazz in June, Inc. For the complete schedule of concert locations and performers, visit our community event page.

 

Longtime Wisconsin Public Radio personality and Whad'Ya Know? straight man Jim Packard died Monday. He was 71. Packard was in New York City following a live Whad'Ya Know? broadcast on June 9. The next day his health deteriorated, and he was admitted to a New York City hospital, where he stayed for eight days before his death. The Wisconsin State Journal reported the story. Whad'Ya Know? host Michael Feldman and the entire crew pay tribute to Jim at notmuch.com.

 

With Tom turning 75 this year, and Car Talk celebrating 25 years on NPR this fall (35 years, if you include the local years on WBUR), Tom and Ray have decided that it's time to downsize their workload, as of October. But even though they won't take any new phone calls, the show is going to continue!

Doug Berman and the show's Peabody award winning staff will continue to produce the show, drawing from 25 years worth of material. They'll ensure Car Talk continues to sound vibrant and fun. You can tell Tom and Ray what you think about them getting even lazier at the Car Talk website.

 

No wicker baskets, checkered tablecloths or stemware needed for this hearty al fresco meal -- NPR's Kitchen Window fashions sturdy, well-seasoned dishes that go the distance when you've worked up an appetite on the trail. Check out recipes for Summer Sesame Noodles, Caribbean Pigeon Pea Salad, Korova Cookies and other delightful picnic fare at Kitchen Window.