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Ko'u Hopkins, from PodCamp to NPR Illinois coordination... to international diplomat?

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles

Published November 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM CST

Ko'u Hopkins is working as an NPR Illinois coordinator while studying international relations at the University of Illinois Springfield. She recently ran the 20th This I Believe program and has already traveled the world.

Transcript pending.

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Randy Eccles

Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.

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