Deborah Shaar
KGOU All Things Considered HostDeborah is local host/reporter for NPR’s All Things Considered afternoon news program on KGOU, joining the station in March 2023. Deborah has worked in news at both public and commercial radio and television stations in Kansas, Ohio, Michigan and West Virginia. She has experience in a variety of roles such as news reporter, news anchor, TV segment producer, news writer and newsroom managing editor. She also taught broadcast news classes at a Texas college.
Since 2015, Deborah’s radio news reporting has earned 17 prestigious national, state and regional awards for journalism excellence.
Deborah earned Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in journalism from Ohio University. Her master’s thesis is a historical narrative about the transformation of journalism training at the University of Leipzig, Germany as a result of Germany’s reunification.
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Oklahoma City officials are looking for an artist or creative team to create a special sculpture to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the historic Route 66. -
Oklahoma City is set to begin a three-year overhaul of its public spaces. -
A new state law mandates that potential foster or adoptive parents won't be disqualified for their religious beliefs. -
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is hosting two public meetings next week on the future south extension turnpike. -
The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum is expanding with a new addition. -
Oklahoma City is set to host the canoe slalom and softball events for the 2028 Summer Olympics. -
The State of Oklahoma is banning the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek. -
Oklahoma's oldest television station has won its legal battle with State Department of Education leaders. -
Oklahoma has joined a $700 million nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson. -
Norman Public Library Central will be closed indefinitely due to the ongoing mold remediation work.
