January 2007 Show Archives
Week 1 Show 0701
Mangum
Located in far Southwestern Oklahoma, Mangum is the seat of Greer County. As agriculture has become modernized, small towns like Mangum have struggled with a dramatic loss in population.
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Mangum Arts
Part of Mangum's downtown is being made over into an arts district. Artists Alley is a collection of local talent displayed right in the heart of downtown Mangum but it's doing more than showcasing artwork.
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Next 100--Census
We visit with Jeff Wallace, Director of the Oklahoma Census Data Center on where we may be living in the next 100 years.
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Oklahoma Moment--Alfalfa Bill
We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This week's peek showcases Governor "Alfalfa" Bill Murray.
For more information visit this link:www.okhistorycenter.org Back to top
Art Show
The arts play a major role in Oklahoma's culture and it's something that the Oklahoma Arts Institute wants to instill in today's youth.
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Interview with Annina Collier
We visit with Annina Collier from the Oklahoma Arts Institute to see how young people can get involved at the Institute.
For more information visit this link:http://oaiquartz.com Back to top
Value Added--Oklahoma Arts Institute's Photography Class
Take a glimpse at what goes on at the Oklahoma Arts Institute in their photography workshop.
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Week 2 Show 0702
Latin Millers
In today's global market, trade is playing an increasingly important role in Oklahoma's economy.
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Latin Trade
Expanding trade into Latin America is also helping Oklahoma's four billion dollar beef industry. Mexico and Latin America are increasingly important to Oklahoma's livestock and grain producers.
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Interview with Luis Domenech
We visit with Luis Domenech from the Department of Commerce about how Oklahoma's agricultural commodities are just some of the goods we ship south of the border.
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Value Added--Beef Exports to Japan (1 of 2)
Prior to the BSE case in the U.S., U.S. beef exports to Japan were worth more than a billion dollars annually. Now, the USMEF is working to rebuild that trade as the Japanese market re-opened to U.S. Beef.
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Oklahoma Moment--E.W. Marland
We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This week's peek showcases Governor E.W. Marland.
For more information visit this link:www.okhistorycenter.org Back to top
Canada Trade
While Latin America may be Oklahoma's fastest growing export market, it's Canada that remains our top trade partner.
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Interview with Larry Sanders
We visit with Larry Sanders, a public policy specialist for Oklahoma State University about NAFTA.
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International Students
International students studying on Oklahoma college campuses across the state take a bus tour, compliments of Oklahoma’s Farm Bureau, catching a glimpse of Oklahoma agricultural life.
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Folklorica Dancers
What started out as a cultural exchange between Guymon, OK, and Foley, AL, has unexpectedly sparked a cultural legacy that is binding together two cultures.
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Value Added--Alma Folklorica Dancers (2 of 2)
See more about the impact the Alma Folklorica dancers are having on their hometown of Guymon.
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Next 100--Fred Ramos
In our Next 100, we visit with Fred Ramos with Oklahoma's Hispanic Chamber.
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Week 3 Show 0703
Buffalo Roundup
They are symbolic of our state. Thundering beasts that once roamed the plains by the millions. Today, the American bison are fewer in number, but are getting are birth thanks to work by the Nature Conservancy.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Nature Conservancy Back to top
CareerTech Impact
A new study details just how important CareerTech is to Oklahoma's Economcy. We visit with Mark Snead, director of the Center for Applied Economic Research at OSU and author of the study.
For more information visit this link:Mark Snead's Research Back to top
Rosewood Industries
We visit one of the many companies that CareerTech has been able to help and see first-hand, the impact such jobs can have on a local community.
For more information visit this link:Rosewood Industries Back to top
Oklahoma Moment--Land Run
We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This week's peek showcases Oklahoma's beginning.
For more information visit this link:www.okhistorycenter.org Back to top
Cybersecurity--Viruses, Worms, and Trojans
Love'em or hate'em, computers are a part of our lives. We begin a new series on cybersecurity and how to prevent bad things happening to good computers.
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Interview with Jim Adams
We visit with Jim Adams, cyber crime squad supervisor for the FBI about how to protect ourselves from cyber crime.
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Buffalo Gal
When it comes to the world of fashion, what's hot and what's not doesn't always seem to make a lot of sense but one Oklahoma business woman looks to have it figured out and you wouldn't believe what her models are wearing.
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Value Added--Business Plan
Ruth is quick to tell you she would have been unable to get her business up and running if it wasn't for a good business plan. Learn more about how to get free help in starting or growing your business.
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Week 4 Show 0704
FIRST Robotics
This year more than 11,000 teams from across the U.S., including 12 from Oklahoma, will be competing in a competition that pits robots that they built themselves against each other.
For more information visit this link:www.usfirst.org Back to top
Interview with Karl Reid
We visit with Karl Reid, Dean of the School of Engineering and Architecture at OSU about why competitions like FIRST Robotics is so important to engineering.
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Value Added--FIRST Robotics (1 of 3)
See what the excitement is all about when it comes to FIRST Robotics contests.
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Equine Economics
It's estimated of just the fifteen major horse shows that now call Oklahoma City home, they bring in more than 180 million dollars each year and provide more than 3,600 jobs. Making Oklahoma's horse shows big business.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma City Equine Events Back to top
Equine Impact
Big horse shows mean big money to Oklahoma's economy and for exhibitors. Especially those who compete in the National Reining Horse Futurity held at the fairgrounds each year.
For more information visit this link:www.nrha.com Back to top
Value Added--Heather Williams (2 of 3)
Heather Williams is an eight to five banker by day, and an award winning horse rider. When the weekend rolls around, she heads to the horse shows to compete.
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Oklahoma Moment--Tom Stafford
We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This week's peek showcases Tom Stafford, an astronaut from Weatherford.
For more information visit this link:www.okhistorycenter.org Back to top
Interview with Matthew Jones
We visit with Matthew Jones, a cybersecurity instructor at Meridian Technology Center about how to protect our computers against adware and spyware.
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Next 100--Kim Anderson
We visit with Kim Anderson about the future of farming in Oklahoma.
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Conservationist Bill Wilson
Few things have had more of an impact on our state than the dark days of the dustbowl. We visit with Bill Wilson about how the conservation districts are helping farmers and ranchers who depend on the land to lead the way in conservation efforts.
For more information visit this link:National Association of Conservation Districts Back to top
Value Added--Clay Pope (3 of 3)
We visit with Clay Pope, executive director of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts about the future of conservation in Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Back to top
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