March 2008 Show Archives
Week 1 Show 0809
Mali--Into Africa (View Video)
Culturally diverse, Mali, Africa is rising above ancient tribal tensions that still plague much of the continent. We look at a country whose challenges are only equaled by it's optimism.
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Micro Credit (View Video)
Meet a successful Oklahoman who is making it a part of his life's work to help other fellow entrepreneurs help themselves.
For more information visit this link:"A Billion Bootstraps"
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Mali Exchange (View Video)
A group of journalists from Mali, Africa came to Oklahoma to work alongside fellow journalists and learn how journalism is done here in Oklahoma.
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Value Added--Mali Reflections (View Video)
We visit with journalists Rachel Hubbard and Dustin Mielke about their second trip to Mali, Africa.
Week 2 Show 0810
Emerging Energy (View Video)
With gas prices at record highs and continuing instability in the oil producing middle east, interest is higher than ever in America taking control of it's energy future.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Energy Resources Board
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Natural Gas (View Video)
While natural gas is abundant in America, as a country, we've been slow to fully implement its use. But, if one Oklahoma businessman has his way, this home-grown fuel could soon be a viable alternative to imported oil.
For more information visit this link:Tulsa Gas Technologies
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Value Added--Vanguard (1 of 3 View Video)
High tech prices combined with new technology is what an Oklahoma company is betting on with a new 65 million dollar facility in Shawnee.
For more information visit this link:Vanguard Energy Group
Conservation (View Video)
We visit a one of a kind research facility at OSU that is examining energy conservation through innovation.
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Value Added--Going Green (2 of 3 View Video)
An old Native American proverb says, "We don't inherit the land from our grandparents, we borrow it from our children." A concept that is teaching some Oklahoma students the value of marketing a cleaner environment.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma DECA
Alternative Fuel (View Video)
Oklahoma is in the race to develop alternative energy sources to help reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil.
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Switch Grass (View Video)
The success of cellulosic energy production could well re-invent Oklahoma farm country.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Energy Office
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Wind Power (View Video)
In 2007, we increased our nation's total wind generating capacity by nearly fifty percent. These new wind projects have sprung up across Oklahoma pumping millions into our economy.
For more information visit this link:Horizon Wind Energy
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Interview with Steve Stadler--Wind Power (View Video)
We visit with Steve Stadler about the future of wind power in the state of Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative
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Value Added--Interview with Steve Stadler--Wind Power (3 of 3) View Video)
We continue our visit with Steve Stadler about the future of wind power in the state of Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative
Week 3 Show 0811
Clem McSpadden (View Video)
Meet an Oklahoman whose life has taken him from the rodeo arena all the way to the halls of Congress.
For more information on the Western Heritage Award visit this link and click on Western Heritage Awards Invitation Reply Card link to make reservations to attend:National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
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Interview with Jeremy Rich--Oklahoma Youth Expo (View Video)
We visit with Jeremy Rich, executive director of the Oklahoma Youth Expo about this year's event.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Youth Expo
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Celeste Nelson (View Video)
Meet a pioneer of her own sort, who has spent the last half century working with the youth of Oklahoma.
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Bob Totusek (View Video)
A thoughtful and educated man, Bob Totusek has been an influential leader in the beef industry and remains an Oklahoma icon.
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Joe Hughes (View Video)
Few people better personify what 4-H and FFA stand for than Joe Hughes. With both his professional and personal life focused on helping young people better themselves through competitive livestock events.
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Don Taggart (View Video)
Don Taggart became the backbone of the State Fair of Oklahoma in the early 1970s when he began managing the livestock operations and even after his retirement, he still works to this day, helping maintain the Youth Expo.
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Bob Funk (View Video)
He's been a driving force behind professional sports in Oklahoma, and as the owner of one of the world's largest personnel companies, Bob Funk is one of our state's most successful businessmen.
For more information visit these links:Express Personnel Services
Oklahoma City Blazers
Oklahoma Red Hawks
Express Ranches
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Week 4 Show 0812
One Cent Solution (View Video)
Some Oklahoma lawmakers believe the future of rural Oklahoma could well be determined by what is bought in town.
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Interview with Jack Schultz--Micropolitan (View Video)
We visit with author Jack Shultz to examine what makes the difference between struggling small towns and those that are prospering.
For more information visit these links:Boomtown U.S.A. Blog
Boomtown U.S.A.
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Value Added--Boomtown Stillwater (View Video)
Stillwater has been named as one of the country's top small towns. Called Agurbs, seven towns in Oklahoma are expanding on their agricultural roots to bring in new industry and jobs.
Asian Exports (View Video)
The latests Commerce Department figures show the U.S. trade deficit continuing to grow but less than expected, due, in part, to increased U.S. exports.
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Interview with Ron Hayes--China (View Video)
We visit with Ron Hayes from the Radio Oklahoma Network about a recent educational trip to China.
For more information visit this link:Radio Oklahoma Network
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Concrete Houses (View Video)
Destruction from tornadoes is all too common, yet it is something some home builders believe could be avoided with sturdier construction.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma ICF
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Week 5 Show 0813
Guymon Housing (View Video)
There's a growing need for housing in the panhandle town of Guymon due to the influx of new immigrants.
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Interview with Ann Ackerman--Leadership Oklahoma (View Video)
We visit with Ann Ackerman, executive director of Leadership Oklahoma about how the program helps Oklahoma leaders reach their potential.
For more information visit this link:Leadership Oklahoma
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Value Added--Leadership Oklahoma (View Video)
We continue our visit with Ann Ackerman, executive director of Leadership Oklahoma about how the program helps Oklahoma's young leaders reach their potential.
For more information visit this link:Youth Leadership Oklahoma
Second Chance (View Video)
Meet a gentleman who's using a second chance to turn his and other lives around.
For more information visit this link:Gordon Cooper Technology Center
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