Ozarks Public Broadcasting announces Scott Tong, co-host of NPR and WBUR’s Here & Now, as a plenary speaker at Missouri State University’s fall Public Affairs Conference 2024. Tong will engage with the conference theme, “Between the One and the Many: Considering Community and Individualism.” Scheduled from Sept. 24-26, the event is free and open to the public. “We’re … [Read more...] about NPR’S Scott Tong to address Missouri State’s Public Affairs Conference
KSMU-Ozarks Public Radio is partnering with the Springfield-Greene County Library District to host the StoryCorps Mobile Tour at The Library Center in Springfield. The Library Center will serve as the recording location for in-person interviews during StoryCorps’ visit April 21-May 18. In a StoryCorps interview, two people who know and care about one another record a meaningful … [Read more...] about KSMU partners with Springfield-Greene County Library District to host the StoryCorps Mobile Tour at the Library Center
Jennifer Moore, Missouri State University graduate and KSMU news director, recently wrote a feature piece for The New York Times titled, “In the Ozarks, the Pandemic Threatens a Fragile Musical Tradition.” … [Read more...] about How the pandemic has threatened a fragile musical tradition in the Ozarks
A new, creative partnership is bringing together one of the region’s most admired storytellers on Ozarks traditions and the local NPR station, resulting in a new program available to public radio listeners. “Ozarks Alive: Time Capsule” will be a monthly radio feature on KSMU-Ozarks Public Radio. It will highlight poignant people and places that showcase traditions and history … [Read more...] about Ozarks Alive, KSMU team up to create new radio feature
Emerging musicians: Think you have what it takes to perform at the iconic Tiny Desk? NPR and KSMU want to hear from you. What is Tiny Desk? Over five years, nearly 30,000 unsigned musicians from across the country have submitted videos to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. “The Tiny Desk has become a bucket-list destination for musicians all over the world,” said Bob Boilen, creator of … [Read more...] about Call to musicians: Enter NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest