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Contents:
- Investigative Series: Prisoners of Debt
- David Sedaris at Rose State in April
- Tiny Desk Contest: Best Entries
- Recipes for 'California Dreaming'
- Ticket Giveaway
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News Series: Prisoners of Debt
 Thousands of Oklahomans convicted of non-violent crimes face a mountain of debt upon their release from prison. They've accrued hundreds or thousands of dollars in fines and fees they are required to pay after their sentence has been served. Some attorneys and lawmakers say the debt makes becoming a productive member of society a much steeper climb; others say it's justifiable to fund the criminal justice system this way. KGOU and Oklahoma Watch are jointly reporting on this topic in a series that began this week. Read or listen to the reports in the archives and look for additional reports over the next few weeks.
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David Sedaris Coming to Rose State in April
 KGOU is pleased to present An Evening with David Sedaris, April 29 at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center at Rose State College. We hope you will join us there for an evening of all-new readings from his works. KGOU is reserving a block of tickets closest to the stage, available for a donation of $75 per seat. A portion of the proceeds will benefit KGOU. To reserve your spot, download our ticket order form, and mail it in with payment, or call us during business hours at (405) 325-5468 with your credit card information. If you want to buy tickets without making a donation, tickets priced from $39 to $49 are available during a special pre-sale offer at www.myticketoffice.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public tomorrow at 10 a.m.
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Resources for Legislative Issues from StateImpact Oklahoma
 Oklahoma lawmakers filed more than 2,000 bills for consideration during the 2015 legislative session, which runs from February to May. Our collaborative project, StateImpact Oklahoma, will be covering several issues as the Legislature makes decisions affecting them -- energy, the environment, natural resources and the economy. Joe Wertz and Logan Layden have compiled background information on the bills they'll be tracking. Find their legislative guide for the 2015 session and follow along online as well as in their radio reports. |
Oklahoma Voices: Barriers to Mental and Emotional Health
 What are the greatest barriers Oklahoma faces in trying to reduce its high rates of mental illness, depression and substance abuse? The topic was addressed in a recent public forum hosted by Oklahoma Watch, titled "Oklahoma Watch-Out: A Community Forum on Mental and Emotional Health." Panelists included Steven Buck, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services deputy commissioner, and Michael Brose, Mental Health Association Oklahoma executive director. Hear their discussion Monday, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. on KGOU's Oklahoma Voices. |
Tiny Desk, Big Dreams: NPR Music's Best Contest Entries
NPR Music is overwhelmed by the quantity and quality of the Tiny Desk Concert Contest submissions. Performers from all over the country have submitted songs for the contest -- one of them will win their very own Tiny Desk Concert. The winner will be announced on February 12. In the meantime, listen to some of the entries that stood out to the judges, and check out this entry from The Findells, our choice for best use of an object for percussion. |
 Recipes: Kathy Gunst Goes Californian!
Here & Now's resident chef Kathy Gunst has left the cold, snowy beauty of Maine for the warmer breezes of the San Francisco Bay, and she's taken her palate to a sunnier place as well. Get her recipes using the fruits and vegetables that Californians enjoy in abundance. |
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Ticket Giveaway ~ The King's Singers at Armstrong Auditorium
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 One of the world's most celebrated vocal ensembles, The King's Singers present Postcards From Around the World, featuring select favorites from their new album, Great American Songbook. They'll perform Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Armstrong Auditorium in Edmond. KGOU has tickets -- enter our drawing for a chance to win! | |
Congratulations to Our Winners
We had two great giveaways in our last issue: Ann and Anne won tickets for the Glenn Miller Orchestra at OCCC, and Dan and Jana were the winners of tickets to see CityRep's production of The Mountaintop. Enjoy those shows!
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