On Air Now Playing KGOU-FM PM NewsBrief: September 8 2026 AM NewsBrief: Sept. 8, 2026 Scott Olson/Getty Images New report shows the economic toll of ICE raids Jasmine Garsd A new study shows the steep economic cost of 2025's ICE raids in Chicago. Fear kept many immigrants home, draining the area of more than $1.26 billion in lost retail, restaurant, and sales-tax revenue. Listen • 3:24 Georgia and South Carolina are working to eradicate an invasive, bee-eating hornet Victoria Hansen Georgia and South Carolina are trying to fight off an invasive bee-eating hornet that's been spreading along their coasts. Simon Maina / AFP via Getty Images Kenya's foreign trader crackdown sparks fear among migrant communities Michael Kaloki Kenya's president orders a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses, amid accusations of xenophobia. Tyrone Turner / WAMU Smithsonian chief Lonnie G. Bunch III resigns Andrew Limbong Bunch has spent the last few months defending the Smithsonian against attacks from President Trump. In a statement, Bunch says he leaves with "mixed emotions." Listen • 4:00 Manager's Minute Support Freedom of the Press and KGOU Dick Pryor With the KGOU fall on-air fundraiser starting September 11th, we ask listeners to become new or increased level monthly givers, so KGOU can get an extra $25,000. Listen • 1:00

Health Oklahoma nonprofit opens application for grants funding adaptive equipment, activities Jillian Taylor, StateImpact Oklahoma The Sam the I Can Man Foundation has awarded 99 grants totaling more than $200,000 since it launched in March of last year. Politics and Government State pension funds invest small amount in Oklahoma companies Dick Pryor A new report indicates that almost all state pension fund investments are with companies not based in Oklahoma. Listen • 5:49 Health Over 250,000 Oklahomans received a letter about new Medicaid work requirements. What does it say? Jillian Taylor, StateImpact Oklahoma The yellow letters were mailed to Oklahomans with coverage under the state’s voter-approved Medicaid eligibility expansion, which includes adults making up to 138% of the federal poverty level, or $22,025. How Caroline Rose threw out the rulebook on their latest album Raina Douris, Kimberly Junod Caroline Rose's new album, Gentling the Horse at the Walt Whitman Mall, is out Oct. 23. Listen • 31:14 Science Technology and Environment Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms The Associated Press A government statement said on Tuesday social media platforms would be required to send a notification to new and existing users offering them a choice over their default feed. World U.K. accuses Israeli settlers of 'ethnic cleansing' in West Bank and bans their goods Lauren Frayer France, Canada and other countries joined the U.K. in banning goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel said it would close the British Consulate among other measures. Listen • 3:44 Health Whatever happened to the Taliban threat: 'We will flog the women'? Ruchi Kumar In 2024, the ruling Taliban pledged to use flogging as well as stoning to punish people for not following certain of their precepts — committing adultery, running secret schools for girls. Have they followed through? World GOP to host unusual midterm convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect Brittney Melton Republicans are aiming to get voters to turn out for the midterms with an unconventional convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. went into effect at midnight. Listen • 13:14 Business and Economy Chrystia Freeland negotiated with Trump. Now she's watching a trade war unfold Steve Inskeep, Majd Al-Waheidi Chrystia Freeland understands the U.S.-Canada relationship from her time at the negotiating table. Here's what she sees now. Listen • 5:24