Despite a valiant effort by KOSU listeners and public media supporters nationwide, Congress has voted to rescind $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

This money had already been promised and budgeted for at KOSU and public media stations across the country. Losing it is devastating, and one NPR estimate shows that roughly 18% of the country’s public radio stations will close imminently, and nearly a third of listeners would lose access to NPR programming.

The rescission package is expected to be signed by President Trump soon, as he initially requested the move from Congress.

To be clear, this does not mean KOSU is going away. Thanks to you, KOSU is set up well for the future. However, this loss of foundational funding will likely result in a reduction of programming or local news without additional support.

1. Support KOSU directly by making a donation, or increasing your existing monthly or annual gift. This is the most effective thing you can do for KOSU. Support from people like you makes up the largest part of KOSU’s budget.
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3. Spread the word. Share this page with your family and friends, and tell them what KOSU's news, information and music service means to you and our community.

Still have questions about how you can help?

Please reach out to us at director@kosu.org.

Ectospire is a death metal band currently based in Tulsa.

Listen to the song again on your preferred streaming platform: https://song.link/us/i/1814288637

Connect with the artist online: https://www.instagram.com/ectospire

Catch "Jarvix's Hot Dog! Song of the Week" live on the radio every Saturday night on KOSU / The Spy FM when it originally airs during Lindsey's Lounge at 8 PM Central.

Make Oklahoma Weirder is a blog and community platform run by Evan Jarvicks & Elecktra Stanislava. To learn more, visit makeoklahomaweirder.com

In the next few days, the U.S. Senate will consider a package that would devastate many public radio stations by clawing back two years of previously approved funding. At KOSU, it would significantly impact our ability to provide emergency alerts and Oklahoma news.

You can help by calling Senator Lankford and Senator Mullin to ask them to resist the rescission because of the impact it would have on Oklahoma. Here is a sample script.

Sen. James Lankford: 202-224-5754

Sen. Markwayne Mullin: 202-224-4721

Don't live in Oklahoma? Check this listing for your Senator's contact information.

Find out more on how you can make a difference at kosu.org/cuts.

Chris "The God MC" Cain is a hip-hop artist based in Oklahoma City.

Listen to the song again on your preferred streaming platform: https://song.link/us/i/1817318426

Connect with the artist online: https://www.instagram.com/chris_the_god_mc_cain/

Catch "Jarvix's Hot Dog! Song of the Week" live on the radio every Saturday night on KOSU / The Spy FM when it originally airs during Lindsey's Lounge at 8 PM Central.

Make Oklahoma Weirder is a blog and community platform run by Evan Jarvicks & Elecktra Stanislava. To learn more, visit makeoklahomaweirder.com

Space Camp is an indie rock band currently based in Oklahoma City.

Listen to the song again on your preferred streaming platform: https://song.link/us/i/1817017240

Connect with the artist online: https://www.instagram.com/spacecampokc/

Catch "Jarvix's Hot Dog! Song of the Week" live on the radio every Saturday night on KOSU / The Spy FM when it originally airs during Lindsey's Lounge at 8 PM Central.

Make Oklahoma Weirder is a blog and community platform run by Evan Jarvicks & Elecktra Stanislava. To learn more, visit makeoklahomaweirder.com

Lucius ColdStone is an alternative singer-songwriter currently based in Oklahoma City.

Listen to the song again on your preferred streaming platform: https://song.link/us/i/1816516728

Connect with the artist online: https://www.instagram.com/lucius_coldstone/

Catch "Jarvix's Hot Dog! Song of the Week" live on the radio every Saturday night on KOSU / The Spy FM when it originally airs during Lindsey's Lounge at 8 PM Central.

Make Oklahoma Weirder is a blog and community platform run by Evan Jarvicks & Elecktra Stanislava. To learn more, visit makeoklahomaweirder.com

doubleVee is an art rock band currently based in Oklahoma City.

Listen to the song again on your preferred streaming platform: https://song.link/us/i/1811837078

Connect with the artist online: https://www.doublevee.net

Catch "Jarvix's Hot Dog! Song of the Week" live on the radio every Saturday night on KOSU / The Spy FM when it originally airs during Lindsey's Lounge at 8 PM Central.

Make Oklahoma Weirder is a blog and community platform run by Evan Jarvicks & Elecktra Stanislava. To learn more, visit makeoklahomaweirder.com

Hot Toast Music Co is a children's music project currently based in Tulsa.

Listen to the song again on your preferred streaming platform: https://song.link/us/i/1791132960

Watch the music video featuring MAC the possum: https://youtu.be/u18j8OjlFj0

Connect with the artist online: https://www.hottoastmusic.com/

Catch "Jarvix's Hot Dog! Song of the Week" live on the radio every Saturday night on KOSU / The Spy FM when it originally airs during Lindsey's Lounge at 8 PM Central.

Make Oklahoma Weirder is a blog and community platform run by Evan Jarvicks & Elecktra Stanislava. To learn more, visit makeoklahomaweirder.com