October 2009 Show Archives
Week 1 Show 0940
CNG Backgrounder (View Video)
No part of the energy sector of our economy is more important than natural gas. We take a closer look at the future of an industry that powers our nation.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Natural Gas
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CNG (View Video)
Oil is not the only energy resource in Oklahoma that runs your car, compressed natural gas or CNG just may be the next big thing powering your car.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Natural Gas
Oklahoma's Alternative Fuel Tax Incentive
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Value Added--Interview with T. Boone Pickens--Alternative Fuels (View Video)
It's evident Boone Pickens believes natural gas is the bridge fuel to our country's energy future. We visit with T. Boone Pickens to find out what other alternative fuels can be used.
For more information visit this link:The Pickens Plan
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Value Added--Nautral Gas Tech (View Video)
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
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Interview with Dana Murphy--Corporation Commission's Role (View Video)
We visit with Dana Murphy, Oklahoma's Corporation Commissioner, about regulating the oil and gas industry.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Corporation Commission
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Green Police Cars (View Video)
The boys in blue are going green in the City of Lawton with electric vehicles.
For more information visit this link:Global Electric Motorcars
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Conserving Energy (View Video)
When it comes to energy conservation, the biggest difference is often one we make right at home.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Association of Electic Cooperatives
Central Rural Electic Cooperative
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Interview with Jim Roth--Our Nation's Energy Future (View Video)
We visit with Jim Roth, renewable energy proponent, about our nation's energy future.
For more information visit these links:National Energy Policy Institute
NEPI's Power for the 21st Century Conference
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Final Thoughts (View Video)
Rob McClendon shares his views on today's show.
For more information visit these links:National Energy Policy Institute
NEPI's Power for the 21st Century Conference
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Week 2 Show 0941
Economics of Childcare 1 (View Video)
Early childhood education is more than a social issue, it's an economic issue as well. We focus on the long-term benefits of investing in the first five years of a child's life.
For more information visit these links:Potts Family Foundation
Emerson Alternative High School
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Interview with James Heckman (View Video)
We visit with noted scholar and Nobel prize winner James Heckman about the economic return on early childhood investment.
For more information visit these links:Professor James Heckman
The Heckman Equation
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Economics of Childcare 2 (View Video)
According to the Department of Labor, seventy-two percent of workplace absenteeism is due to child care related issues. We look at how private industry is coming up with solutions.
For more information visit these links:Potts Family Foundation
Smart Start Oklahoma
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Interview with Rob Dugger (View Video)
Human capital is the value of a person's skills and knowledge that they bring to the workplace. We visit with Hanover Investment Group's Rob Dugger about the economics of an educated workforce.
For more information visit these links:Rob H. Dugger
Partnership for America's Economic Success
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Interview with Pat Potts (View Video)
We visit with Pat Potts of the Potts' Family Foundation about a series of upcoming regional economic summits scheduled around Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Potts Family Foundation
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Week 3 Show 0942
Obesity in Oklahoma (View Video)
When it comes to obesity, the state of Oklahoma ranks fourth nationwide. A startling distinction that is leading the state's Department of Health to take action.
For more information visit this link:Overweight and Obesity in Oklahoma and the US report
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Food Deserts (View Video)
A food desert is an area where fresh food is simply unavailable. While inconvenient for some, for others, food deserts can contribute to everything from a neighborhood's decline to malnutrition and obesity. We focus on the growing phenomenon in Oklahoma and the work going on to turn the trend around.
For more information visit these links:Food For Life
Kerr Center for Sustainability
Hunger in Oklahoma
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Community Garden (View Video)
The Women in Agriculture's dream of planting a community garden in the midst of Oklahoma City's urban landscape has now become a reality all thanks to a revolutionary new growing method.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Women in Agriculture Association
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Plasticulture Program
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Interview with Richard Morrissette (View Video)
We visit with state representative Richard Morrissette about why he believes this issue of food deserts needs to be addressed.
For more information visit these links:Food For Life
Kerr Center for Sustainability
Hunger in Oklahoma
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Value Added 01--Fighting Childhood Obesity (View Video)
A program called Growing Fit Kids is trying to help get kids more active and teach them about proper nutrition.
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Value Added 02--Interview with Doug Walton (View Video)
We continue our conversation with the Kerr Center for Sustainability's Doug Walton about food deserts and what's being done to help.
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Value Added 03--Interview with Stephen Eberle (View Video)
We continue our conversation with Stephen Eberle about food deserts and what's being done to correct the problem.
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McDairy (View Video)
McDonald's may be a little bit healthier thanks to Oklahoma dairy farmers.
For more information visit this link:Dairy Max
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Week 4 Show 0943
Flood Control (View Video)
Often referred to as silent sentinials, many of Oklahoma's earthen dams have been in place for more than half a century, well past their intended lifespan. Which is why work is underway to repair these agend structures so they canstill stand guard against flooding.
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Water Tour (View Video)
State lawmakers headed out this fall to see first-hand the work that needs to be done to keep Southwest Oklahoma's most precious resource flowing.
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USDA Water (View Video)
Federal Recovery Act funds are helping to bring a fresh water source to a small town in Southeastern Oklahoma.
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Interview with Gary McManus and Ken Crawford--Water and Climate (View Video)
We visit with Ken Crawford and Gary McManus from the Oklahoma Climatological Survey about the impact our climate could have on future water supplies.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Water Resources Board
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Value Added 01--Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer (View Video)
Groundwater is the prevalent source of water in the western half of the state but a group in central Oklahoma would like to see billions of gallons of water pumped out and transported elsewhere, causing concern for residents who depend on that water.
For more information visit these links:Oklahoma Water Resources Board
Citizens for the Protection of the Arbuckle Simpson Aquifer
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Value Added 02--Interview with Duane Smith--Comprehensive Water Plan (View Video)
We visit with Duane Smith, executive director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, about Oklahoma’s comprehensive water plan.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Water Resources Board
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Value Added 03--Interview with Ken Crawford and Gary McManus--Climate Impact (View Video)
We continue our visit with Ken Crawford and Gary McManus from the Oklahoma Climatological Survey about the impact our climate could have on future water supplies.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Climatological Survey
Super Fund Clean Up (View Video)
We travel to Commerce, Oklahoma where an OU Professor is looking to nature to help clean up some very dirty water.
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Water Monitor (View Video)
We look at how a new piece of equipment is helping the state get a better look at our soil and what’s going into our groundwater.
For more information visit this link:Geo Probe
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