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The KOSU Daily is a weekday news podcast from KOSU. Get the latest on what's happening in the state of Oklahoma and how it affects you and your family.

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The KOSU Daily is a weekday news podcast from KOSU. Get the latest on what's happening in the state of Oklahoma and how it affects you and your family.

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English


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Stitt signs budget, Medicaid expansion, Thunder playoffs and more

4/17/2026
Oklahoma officially has its budget for the next fiscal year. Researchers are crediting Medicaid expansion for a drop in overdose deaths. The Thunder begins its run for the NBA championship this Sunday. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:10:06

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OSU Oklahoma County extension, school cell phone ban, super El Nino and more

4/16/2026
Oklahoma County opposes cuts to its OSU extension office. Legislation to permanently ban cell phones in schools advances. Oklahoma is facing what’s known as a super El Nino weather pattern. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:15:53

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Third grade reading retention, OSU Extension Office, Governor Stitt on immigration and more

4/15/2026
Lawmakers advance a bill to reinstate retention for third graders. Oklahoma County is considering cuts to the OSU Extension Office. Governor Stitt is reflecting on his time in office and thoughts on immigration. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:14:41

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Bear hunting bill killed, food assistance participation declining, farm worker concerns and more

4/14/2026
Lawmakers kill legislation to extend bear hunting in Oklahoma. The number of people participating in food assistance is declining. Concerns are rising over federal changes to guest worker programs on farms. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:13:52

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Judicial nominating bill, groundwater legislation, Stillwater music venue and more

4/13/2026
Oklahoma Republican legislators want to change how judges are picked in our state. A new bill deals with groundwater and data centers. A Stillwater venue showcases Oklahoma musicians. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:13:13

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FY2027 budget passes, school voucher bills advance, OKC football team and more

4/10/2026
Lawmakers pass a state budget on to Governor Stitt. Legislation to expand private school vouchers moves forward at the State Capitol. Oklahoma City is getting a professional football team. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:11:43

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Poultry pollution settlement rejected, Medicaid expansion concerns, direct primary care and more

4/9/2026
Settlements over poultry pollution in Oklahoma get rejected by a federal judge. Health officials raise concerns about Republican plans to change Medicaid expansion. A program known as direct primary care is growing in Oklahoma. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:20:49

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Pauls Valley school shooting, election results, prairie dogs in OKC and more

4/8/2026
A principal is recovering after getting shot at Pauls Valley High School. Local elections across the state get mixed results. Prairie dogs are returning to a nature park in Oklahoma City. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:15:17

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Medicaid expansion bills, Cockfighting leader running for the House, Beekeeper concerns and more

4/7/2026
Legislation is advancing to reverse Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma. A leader in the Cockfighting community is running for public office. Beekeepers are raising concerns about cuts by the Trump Administration. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:15:32

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2026 candidate change, Sand Spring recall, Stillwater moon shot and more

4/6/2026
A statewide official changes course for the upcoming elections. Sand Springs city council members face a recall over data centers. Equipment from Stillwater is currently heading to the moon and back. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:08:35

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Opioid funding, Route 66 centennial, Oklahoma teen on C-SPAN and more

4/3/2026
Oklahoma colleges and universities are getting opioid funds. Oklahoma is helping to celebrate 100 years of Route 66. An Oklahoma teen’s documentary gets recognized by C-SPAN. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:09:12

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Budget deal reached, OK County Jail funds, abandoned oil wells and more

4/2/2026
Lawmakers come to a budget deal with Governor Stitt. Emergency funds are coming for the Oklahoma County Jail. A Muscogee County family loses their home because of an abandoned oil well. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:14:56

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Candidate filing starts, new synthetic opioid, cattle vision and more

4/1/2026
The 2026 election season in Oklahoma officially begins today. Concerns are rising over a new synthetic opioid. New technology allows agriculture workers to look through the eyes of a cow. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:14:56

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Oklahoma plane damaged, canoe slalom contest, opioid settlement money and more

3/31/2026
Attacks from Iran damage an Oklahoma plane stationed in Saudi Arabia. We get a lesson on canoe slalom ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. Local governments are trying to use opioid settlement money to manage mental health care. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:13:08

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"No Kings" rallies, Choctaw Tribe opposing I.C.E., Oklahoma Homeland stores and more

3/30/2026
Oklahomans in the state’s two largest cities join in national “No Kings” rallies. The Choctaw Nation is taking steps to stop an immigration detention center. Oklahoma homeland stores are closing or consolidating. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:09:48

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State constitutional convention, underage marriages, new Thunder arena and more

3/27/2026
A new measure could allow lawmakers to rewrite the Oklahoma constitution. New legislation cracks down on underage marriages. Oklahoma City breaks ground on a new arena for the Thunder. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:08:45

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Wichita Wildlife sign changes, nuclear energy feasibility, rural stroke complications and more

3/26/2026
The Trump Administration calls for sign changes at the Wichita Wildlife Refuge. A new report looks at the possibility of nuclear energy in the Sooner State. Improving the outcome of stroke-related complications on rural Oklahomans. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:15:20

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Oklahoma's new US Senator, OKC Thunder arena name, tumbleweed invasion and more

3/25/2026
A Tulsa energy executive is taking a seat in the US Senate from Oklahoma. The OKC Thunder is getting a name for its new arena. The Midwest and Great Plains are dealing with pervasive tumbleweeds. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:16:50

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Mullin wins confirmation, 2026 legislature deadline, Oklahoma's 988 hotline and more

3/24/2026
Senator Markwayne Mullin is officially taking the roll as Homeland Security Secretary. A legislative deadline is fast approaching at the State Capitol. Supporters of Oklahoma’s 988 suicide and crisis lifeline worry about an end to federal funding. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:17:14

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Markwayne Mullin nomination, nicotine in prisons, Ponca City Jewish temple closing and more

3/23/2026
Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin’s final nomination vote could come today. Inmates in state prisons could get legal access to more nicotine products. Oklahoma’s only Jewish temple outside its largest cities is permanently closing its doors. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Duration:00:16:56