June 2007 Show Archives
Week 1 Show 0722
Wheat
In the coming weeks, Oklahoma farmers hope to harvest a wheat crop that is close to double last year's drought reduced yields.
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Interview with Mark Hodges--Wheat Harvest
We visit with the executive director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Mark Hodges, about this year's wheat harvest.
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Value Added--Oklahoma State University Professor Kim Anderson's Wheat Market Analysis
The wheat harvest is stalled in southern Oklahoma due to wet, cool conditions. Reports are that the custom harvesters are “driving up and down the roads looking for a dry place to park.”
For more information visit this link:Kim Anderson's Marketing and Risk Management
Oklahoma Moment: Woodward Tornado
We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This week's peek showcases the Woodward Tornado of April 9, 1947.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma History Center Back to top
Interview with Mike Crutcher--Strong and Healthy Oklahoma
We visit with State Secretary of Health, Dr. Mike Crutcher, about the statewide effort to improve Oklahomans' health.
For more information visit this link:Strong and Healthy Oklahoma Back to top
Strong and Healthy Oklahoma
Increasingly, employers are looking at health issues from a business perspective, a healthy employee is more productive and less costly. We look at one Norman organization that is working to improve employees' health.
For more information visit these links:Strong and Healthy Oklahoma
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Farm to School
Child nutrition is in so much trouble experts say that parents will now outlive their children. For this reason state governor Brad Henry just signed new legislation creating the Oklahoma Farm to School Program. Fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables are now on school lunch plates.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Farm to School Program
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Civil War
Some Oklahoma students got a glimpse into the life of civil war era Oklahoma. Each year, civil war reinactors recreate the Battle of Middle Boggy Creek in the area it was fought 143 years ago.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma History Center
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Week 2 Show 0723
Coleman Theatre
In 1929, zinc and lead-mining millionaire, George L. Coleman, built the Coleman Theatre in an attempt to bring culture to Miami, Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Coleman Theatre Back to top
Admiral Twin Drive In
Drive-in movie theaters have vanished in great numbers across the United States - especially along Route 66. Tulsa's Admiral Twin Drive-In is the last operating outdoor movie theater along that historical highway.
For more information visit this link:Admiral Twin Drive In Back to top
Frankoma Pottery
As you leave Tulsa on the mother road, you'll soon find yourself in Sapulpa, Home of Frankoma Pottery, one of Route 66's most sought after collectibles.
For more information visit this link:Frankoma Pottery Back to top
Rock Cafe
The summer blockbuster movie, "Cars," has its roots in a little cafe in Stroud located on Route 66.
For more information visit this link:Rock Cafe Back to top
Interview with Michael Wallis
We visit with author, Michael Wallis, about the importance of Route 66 to Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Michael Wallis Back to top
Value Added--Interview with Michael Wallis Continues: Cars the Movie (2 of 2)
We continue our visit with Michael Wallis as he shares his thoughts on the movie, Cars.
For more information visit this link:Michael Wallis Back to top
Route 66 Interpretive Center
We visit a one-of-a-kind interactive media museum showcasing Route 66 that makes Chandler a place to visit rather than a place to pass through.
For more information visit this link:Route 66 Interpretive Center Back to top
Route 66 Museum
We visit the Route 66 musuem in Clinton, OK, and see six decades of Route 66 history.
For more information visit this link:Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Oklahoma Back to top
Week 3 Show 0724
Oil Boom
Job growth in Oklahoma is well above the national average with one out of every third new job in the energy sector.
For more information visit this link:Goober Drilling, LLC Back to top
Interview with Alisa Hines--Oil Boom
We visit with Reporter, Alisa Hines, about the changes in the way oil is drilled.
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Natural Gas
Under our state lies what some believe could become one of our country's most prolific natural gas fields.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB) Back to top
Natural Gas Tech
While natural gas is abundant in America, as a country, we have been slow to fully implement it's use, but this homegrown fuel could soon be a viable alternative to imported oil.
For more information visit this link:Tulsa Gas Technologies Back to top
Interview with Lacie Stockstill--Natural Gas Tech
We visit with reporter, Lacie Stockstill, about converting our cars to CNG (compressed natural gas).
For more information visit this link:Tulsa Gas Technologies Back to top
Oklahoma Moment: Lake Murray
We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This week's peek showcases Lake Murray.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma History Center Back to top
Pet Health
We may never know just how many of our pets were sickened by pet food contaminated with imported ingredients, but what scientists do know is how it happened.
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Ag Hall of Fame
We meet this year's recipient of Oklahoma's Agricultural Hall of Fame. It's an honor bestowed for a life well lived.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame Back to top
Week 4 Show 0725
Musical Heritage
Oklahoma's musical heritage is as diverse as our geography. Country-western, jazz, swing, folk, gospel, and rock all make up a sound that is distinctly Oklahoman.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Back to top
Value Added--Jim Halsey (1 of 2)
A profile on Jim Halsey, one of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductees.
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Interview with John Wooley and Hugh Foley--Oklahoma Music History.
We visit with Authors, John Wooley and Hugh Foley, about the Oklahoma music scene.
For more information visit these links:From the Blue Devils to Red Dirt: The Colors of Oklahoma Music
John Wooley
Oklahoma Music Guide
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Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame (2 of 2)
We take at look at Jazz in Oklahoma, a truly American art form right here in the heartland.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
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Oklahoma Moment: Wild West Shows
We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This week's peek showcases Wild West Shows.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma History Center Back to top
Gene Autry Museum
Born the same year as the birth of our state, Gene Autry created the image of the singing cowboy. We visit the town and museum that carries his namesake.
For more information visit this link:Gene Autry Museum Back to top
Red Dirt Rangers
Red Dirt is not just a musical genre, it is also the name of a band, the Red Dirt Rangers. We take a look at this homegrown band that's earned a national reputation.
For more information visit this link:Red Dirt Rangers Back to top
Final Thoughts
Rob shares his views on today's show.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Film & Music Office Back to top
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