Jim Johnson
KGOU Program Director / Host of The Weekend BluesJim is a journalism/mass communications graduate from the University of Oklahoma who has been a life-long radio listener and enthusiast.
While still a student, Jim earned the moniker ‘Hardluck’ while serving as host of what is now The Weekend Blues. He currently serves as KGOU’s Operations/Program Director where he supervises all aspects of KGOU’s on-air programming output.
Jim has a passion for music and shining a proverbial spotlight on Oklahoma’s many talented musical artists and those who endeavor to do the same. His numerous broadcasting awards, related affiliations and accolades over the years attest to this commitment.
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KGOU offers an hour-long public forum and debate over State Question 788. -1I0rG28 Presented by Oklahoma Watch, the May 16th forum features Dr. Jean…
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Rockabilly, punk, surf & blues are more than musical genres. For many they represent a certain attitude, outlook and even… a way of life. Those who… -
The Lucky Losers is a band featuring vocalist Cathy Lemons and vocalist/ harmonica ace Phil Berkowitz.Their music is a throwback to the hybrid of soul,… -
Freedom Of Information Oklahoma, a non-profit organization formed to promote openness in government, held a 2-hour 2018 gubernatorial candidate debate… -
This week's Sunday Radio Matinee feature continues our commemoration of Black History Month as KGOU presents "A Conversation With... Clara Luper", an OETA… -
Compiled by Award-winning producer John Biewen from the “Seeing White” series on his “Scene on Radio” podcast, The Invention of Race traces the… -
The primary work of the second legislative special session of the year is over.On Friday afternoon, Governor Mary Fallin signed SB0001XX and SB0002XX to… -
The Supreme Court of the United States reconvenes this October and we thought the occasion marked the perfect opportunity to explore the history and inner… -
Among the great joys of hosting The Weekend Blues is the opportunity I have to talk to so many incredible musicians. On September 19th I had the pleasure… -
Three agencies that serve many of the state’s most vulnerable residents are facing additional budget cuts. The Office of Management and Enterprise…
