August 2008 Show Archives
Week 1 Show 0831
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (View Video)
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
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Value Added--Jim Hulsey (1 of 2) (View Video)
A profile on Jim Halsey, one of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductees.
Interview with John Wooley and Hugh Foley--Oklahoma Music (View Video)
We visit with Authors, John Wooley and Hugh Foley, about the Oklahoma music scene.
For more information visit these links:John Wooley
Oklahoma Music Guide
Hugh Foley
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Value Added--Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame (2 of 2) (View Video)
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
Oklahoma Moment--Wild West Shows (View Video)
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
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Gene Autry Museum (View Video)
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
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Red Dirt Rangers (View Video)
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
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Week 2 Show 0832
Gypsum Mine (View Video)
A natural occurring mineral now used in construction of virtually every home and office building around the world.
For more information visit this link:USG
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Value Added--History of Gypsum (1 of 2) (View Video)
Learn more about the history of gypsum in Oklahoma.
Coal Mine (View Video)
Southeastern Oklahoma is home to our state's timber industry, but what's underground also energizes our economy. We take an indepth look at Oklahoma's coal mining industry.
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Oklahoma Moment--Arthur Ramsey (View Video)
We take a peek at a moment in Oklahoma's History from the Oklahoma History Center. This week's peek showcases Arthur Ramsey, Oklahoma's news reel man.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma History Center
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Solar Salt (View Video)
In an area known for hot, dry summers and never ending wind, salt has become an industry.
For more information visit this link:Cargill Salt
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Forestry (View Video)
When most people think of Oklahoma, it's the prairie that comes to mind...with not a tree in sight. But when it comes to terrain, our state is as diverse as any in the Nation.
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Talking Trees Campground (View Video)
From hunting leases to hiking trails, one area that continues to grow in popularity is forest recreation.
For more information visit this link:Talking Trees Campground
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Interview with Steve Stadler (View Video)
One of our most abundant natural resources we can't even see but it may be a key in reducing our dependence on foreign energy. We visit with Steve Stadler from the Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative about work underway to develop wind cooperatives.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative
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Value Added--Wind Power (2 of 2) (View Video)
Learn more about windpower in Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Horizon Wind Energy
Rose Rock (View Video)
One of our naturally occuring resources is also our state rock. We take a poetic look at the rose rock.
For more information visit this link:Timberlake Rose Rock Museum
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Week 3 Show 0833
Manufacturing (View Video)
Oklahoma manufacturers are retooling to compete in a competitive global market.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
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Tiger Truck (View Video)
A newly released report shows more than 26,000 Oklahoma manufacturing jobs headed overseas between 2001 and 2007. A troubling trend one Oklahoma company hopes to reverse.
For more information visit this link:Tiger Truck
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METS Mobile Lab (View Video)
While Oklahoma's manufacturing industry is booming, the number of qualified workers isn't keeping up. A new mobile classroom is designed to attract new talent to the manufacturing sector.
For more information visit this link:Pioneer Tech's METS Mobile Lab
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Interview with Meagen Williams--Manufacturing (View Video)
We visit with Meagen Williams a Federal Reserve Bank economist about how the latest manufacturers survey numbers are encouraging for middle America.
For more information visit this link:Federal Reserve Bank
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Value Added--Training Alliance of Southern Oklahoma (TASO) (View Video)
Ardmore has developed a unique partnership to keep people working. The TASO Program is a training alliance partnership between local area business development, education, and industry to provide alliance members trained, multi-skilled industrial technicians.
Oklahoma Freewheel (View Video)
A 400 mile bicycle ride in the Oklahoma heat may not sound like a vacation to most of us, but for one group of hardy souls, Oklahoma Free Wheel is a chance to slow down and enjoy the scenery.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Freewheel
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Kumback Cafe (View Video)
The Kumback Cafe in Perry, Oklahoma, is a local diner with local color and a national reputation.
For more information visit these links:Kumback Cafe on Leisure and Sport Review's website
Kumback Cafe on Roadfood's website
Kumback Cafe on Travel OK's website
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Week 4 Show 0834
Fuel Impact--Rodeos (View Video)
Rodeo cowboys are a tough lot, yet some are having to call it quits. Not because of a bucking bronco, but the high cost of fuel.
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Interview with Frank Lucas--Energy (View Video)
The high cost of fuel often hits the hardest in rural America, where most everything is just farther apart. We visit with Oklahoma congressman, Frank Lucas, about the future of energy.
For more information visit this link:Congressman Frank Lucas
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2-1-1 (View Video)
Not all emergencies are life threatening, but often times just as serious. That's why a new service called 2-1-1 is now statewide and help of all kinds is as close as your phone.
For more information visit this link:2-1-1 Oklahoma
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Weekly Telegram--Junk Mail (View Video)
Humorist Will Roberts weekly look at the world around us from his own unique perspective. This week he looks at what to do with junk mail.
For more information visit this link:Will Roberts, USA
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Cooperative Alliances (View Video)
In the past decade, the cost of college has risen faster than even the cost of healthcare, but a relatively new program is helping cash strapped students and their parents make ends meet and earn college credit before graduating high school.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Cooperative Alliances
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Selman Bat Watch (View Video)
The Mexican free-tailed bat migrates to Oklahoma each year. These bats are providing a huge economic benefit to local farmers and ranchers and tourist can even watch their impressive evening flights.
For more information visit this link:Selman Bat Watch
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Interview with Craig Maile--Touring Oklahoma (View Video)
We visit with Craig Maile, curriculum project director at the Oklahoma Department of CareerTech about a new curriculum designed to help students and others learn about tourism sites in Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Touring Oklahoma Curriculum
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Value Added--Touring Oklahoma (View Video)
We continue our conversation with Craig Maile, curriculum project director at the Oklahoma Department of CareerTech about a new curriculum designed to help students and others learn about tourism sites in Oklahoma.
Week 5 Show 0835
Future of Farms (View Video)
A growing number of farmers say the current business model of buying more land and planting more crops is not sustainable. But there's a new group interested in developing a more regional system of food production and they believe small is the new large.
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Organic Farming (View Video)
Producing food closer to home and all organically is the business strategy of a farm family whose farm is located in the middle of some million dollar homes. We introduce you to the owners of Crestview Farms in Edmond, Oklahoma.
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Interview with Phil Smith--Federal Budget Deficit (View Video)
We visit with Phil Smith, national director of the Concord Coalition, about what can be done to our federal budget deficit.
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Value Added--Congressional Reaction (View Video)
A reaction to the current ('08) budget crisis from members of Oklahoma's congressional delegation.
Septemberfest (View Video)
Oklahoma’s Commissioner of Agriculture Terry Peach visits with us about the state’s annual Septemberfest held on the grounds of the governor’s mansion where city folks can get a taste of country life and learn about what makes Oklahoma a great place to live.
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