Dick Pryor
KGOU General ManagerDick Pryor has more than 30 years of experience in public service media, having previously served as deputy director, managing editor, news manager, news anchor and host for OETA, Oklahoma’s statewide public TV network. He was named general manager of KGOU Radio in November, 2016.
A native of Norman, Pryor earned a B.A. in Journalism and a J.D. from the University of Oklahoma. In 2015, he was chosen a Distinguished Alumnus of the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma, where he has served as an instructor of Mass Communication Law and Radio News. Pryor was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame in 2009.
In addition to newsroom and station leadership, Pryor has served as news and sports anchor and reporter, talk show host, play-by-play announcer, public relations director for Oklahoma City’s professional baseball team and chief of staff for the lieutenant governor. He has provided employment law and business coaching to corporate executives, managers and human resource professionals. Pryor began his broadcasting career as a student announcer and reporter at KGOU while he was an undergraduate at the University of Oklahoma.
-
It's been a summer of adapting and changing at KGOU following the rescission of federal public broadcasting funding. -
A new "qualifications" test for out of state teachers hoping to gain certification to teach in Oklahoma triggers legal scrutiny as Oklahoma teacher shortage continues. -
Program changes are coming to KGOU in September as the long-running Zorba Paster On Your Health ceases production. Find details in the KGOU Radio Active newsletter. -
Tariffs, inflation and job growth remain a national economic concern, but new data indicate healthy economy in Oklahoma, says economist Dr. Robert Dauffenbach. -
You can be public radio active by subscribing to KGOU's two newsletters - Radio Active and Wavelengths. It's a free and easy way to help KGOU. -
State Superintendent Ryan Walters denies allegations about images of nude women on office television; accuses Governor Stitt of coordinating allegations against him. -
State Board of Education members pushed back against recent decisions made by State Superintendent Ryan Walters during their latest board meeting. -
Now that Congress has taken back funds appropriated for public radio and TV stations nationwide, individual contributions are more important than ever. -
A new law is on hold after the Oklahoma Supreme Court heard arguments about the proposed creation of new Oklahoma courts to handle business litigation. -
By narrow votes in the U.S. House and Senate, Congress has rescinded federal funds appropriated to support public radio and TV stations nationwide.
