Songwriters & Tour Riders

Join host Matthew Viriyapah as musicians tell stories of recording, touring and living as an artist.

Author: KOSU

Songwriters & Tour Riders is an Oklahoma music podcast, giving you an inside look at musicians coming from Oklahoma and those just passing through. Join host Matthew Viriyapah as musicians tell stories of recording, touring and living as an artist.
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Genres: Arts, Music, Music Interviews, Performing Arts

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Federal funding for KOSU has been eliminated. Here's how you can help
Episode 8
Friday, 18 July, 2025

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.What can I do to help?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.Sign up for email alerts from KOSU so you never miss an update. You can do that here.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.