April 2008 Show Archives
Week 1 Show 0814
Flood Recovery (View Video)
Even after material things were swept away by summer floods, a spirit of community and Oklahoma pride still remains in Miami.
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After the Flood (View Video)
Heavy down pours this summer ruined crops, upturned lives, and damaged several communities. We head to Caddo County where they are still dealing with the aftermath...after the flood.
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Value Added (1 of 2)--Lindsey FFA (View Video)
Kingfisher recieved a lot of help from all across the state and one FFA group really showed how Oklahomans have a knack for helping each other out when we need it most.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (View Video)
In the decades since Martin Luther King's death, our country has changed greatly. Yet many believe the message of equality King preached, is a dream yet unfulfilled.
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Value Added (2 of 2)--Interview with Eric Joseph (View Video)
We continue Chaz's conversation with Eric Joseph about Martin Luther King.
Clara Luper (View Video)
While Dr. King lead the civil rights movement in our country, it was Clara Luper who emerged as Oklahoma's civil rights leader.
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Week 2 Show 0815
Farm Subsidies (View Video)
While just a fraction of the total cost of the farm bill, farm subsidies, those direct payments and price supports for farmers, are what generate all the controversy.
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King Corn (View Video)
A new movie critical of farm subsidies debuted last month in Oklahoma City. Called King Corn, it's the work of two young film makers who try to tie farm subsidies to our nation's current obesity crisis.
For more information visit this link:King Corn
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FIRST Robotics 08 (View Video)
Every year thousands of young people from across the country compete in something called FIRST robotics and for the first time ever, one of the battles of metal and minds was waged here in Oklahoma.
For more information visit these links:U.S. FIRST Robotics
Oklahoma FIRST Robotics
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Week 3 Show 0816
Tornado Car (View Video)
With a vehicle built, in part, by students here in Oklahoma, Discovery Channel's Shawn Casey believes his work will change the way we look at tornados.
For more information visit these links:Great Plains Technology Center--Lawton
USA 6X6
Storm Chasers' Blog
Discovery Channel's Storm Chasers
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Interview with Bernice Mitchell and Fern Bowling--Women's Summit (View Video)
We visit with Bernice Mitchell and Fern Bowling about the upcoming Governor's Annual Women's Summit.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Women's Network Blog
Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women
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Interview with Frank and Deborah Popper--Buffalo Commons (View Video)
Frank and Deborah Popper's idea of creating a "buffalo commons" in the depopulating Great Plains 20 years ago wasn't popular but times are changing. We visit with them to get an update on where they stand today.
For more information visit these links:Buffalo Commona on Wikipedia
Buffalo Commons White Paper
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Wewoka (View Video)
The dwindling populations of towns across the middle of our country do offer some distinct challenges to those still living there, but thanks to some innovative solutions, the people of Wewoka, Oklahoma believe their future is a bright one.
For more information visit this link:City of Wewoka
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Conservation PSA's Interviews (View Video)
This spring, students from across the state competed in a contest producing some interesting video pieces on conservation. We visit with five of those students about why they chose that topic.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma BPA
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Moore Norman Technology Center
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Value Added (1 of 3)--Recycle: Why Do It? (View Video)
This spring, students from across the state competed in a contest producing some interesting video pieces on conservation. One of which was about recycling.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma BPA
Moore Norman Technology Center
Value Added (2 of 3)--Global Warming (View Video)
This spring, students from across the state competed in a contest producing some interesting video pieces on conservation. One of which was about global warming.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma BPA
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Value Added (3 of 3)--Conservation PSA's Interviews Continued (View Video)
This spring, students from across the state competed in a contest producing some interesting video pieces on conservation. We continue our visit with five of those students about why they chose that topic.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma BPA
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Moore Norman Technology Center
Week 4 Show 0817
Urban Ag (View Video)
Mention agriculture and most people think of farm fields out in the country but there's a growing trend here in Oklahoma toward smaller acreages closer to town.
For more information visit this link:John E. Kirkpatrick Horticulture Center
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Farm to Table (View Video)
The increase in the organic market has led to some new business opportunities in Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Kam's Kookery
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Weekly Telegram 01--Litter (View Video)
Humorist Will Roberts weekly look at the world around us from his own unique perspective. This week he looks at the problem with litter.
For more information visit this link:Will Roberts, USA
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Interview with Mark Snead--2008 Job Growth (View Video)
Despite some troubling national trends, job growth in Oklahoma remains strong. We visit with Mark Snead about his take on our economy.
For more information visit this link:Mark Snead
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Central High (View Video)
The cost of housing is a major expense for most families, but there is help for those wanting to own a home. Employer assisted housing is helping both families and the communities they live in.
For more information visit this link:REI--Employer-Assisted Housing Incentive
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Financial Literacy (View Video)
Youth may be fleeting but debt can stay with you for decades and with the average college student now graduating with more than $20,000 in debt, the lessons learned early on can pay off for a lifetime.
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