May 2010 Show Archives

Hearts for Haiti (View Video)

When a 7.0 earthquake struck the capitol of Haiti earlier this year, a young Oklahoman knew he needed to help; and in doing so, changed lives both here in the state and in the Haitian capitol.

Interview with Billy Silva (View Video)

We visit with Billy Silva, a young man who traded his prom tuxedo for a work shirt in Haiti.

Interview with Todd Halihan (View Video)

We visit with Dr Todd Halihan, Geology Professor at Oklahoma State University, about the earthquake that hit Port-au-Prince, Haiti, earlier this year was just the first of several to rumble across the globe in recent months.

Value Added -- Interview with Todd Halihan (View Video)

We continue our conversation with a Geology Professor from Oklahoma State University.

OU Soil Engineer (View Video)

Dr. Amy Cerato, a young scientist and OU Soil Engineer, was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) at the White House by President Obama, for her work in helping design stronger contruction.

Morrison Banker (View Video)

We visit with Rick McSwain, President & CEO of Citizens State Bank in Morrison, who believes his job is just as much about community building as it is banking.

Interview with Community Bankers (View Video)

We visit with some rural community bankers who warn not to lump them with the large investment banks that almost single-handedly took down our economy. We’ll tell you why most of these community banks are the heart of their local communities.

Value Added--Move Your Money

Interview with Arnold Kling (View Video)

We visit with a noted writer and economist, Arnold Kling, who questions whether the massive federal bank bailout has done more harm than good.

Value Added--Interview with Arnold Kling (View Video)

We continue our visit with a noted writer and economist, Arnold Kling, who questions whether the massive federal bank bailout has done more harm than good.

Oklahoma Energy (View Video)

Oklahoma is home to 2 of the 3 largest natural gas producers in the country. Based in OKC, Chesapeake and Devon Energy are industry leaders in developing this abundant energy source that drives our country's energy future while transforming our state's economy.

OSU Energy Conference (View Video)

At this year's OSU Energy Conference, OSU President, Burns Hargis, visited with Chesapeake's Aubrey McClendon and Devon Energy's Larry Nichols about our state's energy future.

Value Added--OSU Energy Conference (View Video)

OSU President, Burns Hargis, continues his visit with Chesapeake's Aubrey McClendon and Devon Energy's Larry Nichols about our state's energy future.

Energy Debate -- National Youth Energy Policy Conference (View Video)

When it comes to our energy future, the decisions we make today will have the largest impact on our children. Which is something students at the Youth Policy Summit in Lawton are keenly aware.

Interview with David Myers -- Energy Future (View Video)

We visit with Senator David Myers about the effort being made to create a sustainable energy furture for Oklahoma.

Value Added--Interview with David Myers -- Energy Future (View Video)

We continue our visit with Senator David Myers about the effort being made to create a sustainable energy furture for Oklahoma.

Final Thoughts (View Video)

Rob McClendon shares his views on today's show.

Census 2010 (View Video)

The stakes could not be higher. Over 400 billion in federal dollars to be distributed to communities based soley on population. A population that will be determined in the next few months by the 2010 Census. Today, our focus is on the importance of standing up and being counted.

Value Added--Interview with Larry Sanders -- 2010 Census (View Video)

We continue our visit with Larry Sanders on the 2010 Census.

Interview with Brett Schriever -- Census (View Video)

Over the next several weeks, Census workers around the country will travel close to a million miles trying to ensure everyone is counted in the United States. It's a daunting task that could have huge implications. We visit with Brett Schriever of the Enid-based Census Bureau Office.

Mangum Revival (View Video)

Located in far SW OK, Mangum has struggled in recent years with a declining population and closed businesses. Something a group of area leaders are working hard to turn around.

Stillwater Counts (View Video)

When the final 2000 Census count was released, the Oklahoma college town of Stillwater came in right over 39,000; a number local residents thought was way too low. Ten years later, city leaders are pulling out all the stops to get everyone counted.

Interview with Mike Morgan -- Redistricting (View Video)

At one time, Oklahoma had nine Representatives in the U.S. House; today, we have only five. While our state's population has grown, other states' populations have grown even faster; which makes this year's Census all the more important from a political perspective. We visit with Mike Morgan, former Head of the State Senate, who guided Oklahoma's last redistricting while in that role.

Rural Caucus (View Video)

Most believe this year's Census will show much of rural Oklahoma continuing to lose population, particularly in Western Oklahoma. And with the loss in population, a loss in representation at the State Capitol; that's why rural lawmakers have formed their own caucus.

Toby Keith (View Video)

See how old Red River Rivalries are giving way to the economic opportunities between neighbors as Oklahoma country music singer, Toby Keith, opens a new restaurant on the Oklahoma/Texas border.

Interview with Kyle Dean (View Video)

We visit with OSU Economic Researcher, Kyle Dean, about the growing dependence Oklahoma and Texas have on each other.

Girls Gone Wine (View Video)

See how three best friends poured themselves into the wine industry as Girls Gone Wine.

Broken Bow Lodging (View Video)

Tucked away in the far southeastern part of our state, Broken Bow, Oklahoma, is home to a beautiful lake surrounded by large pine trees. Each year, visitors from all over make the quick jaunt to this getaway destination to enjoy the natural beauty.

Oklahoma Migration (View Video)

In the past when young people graduate college in Oklahoma, better job opportunities have taken them out of state; often referred to as a "Brain Drain," it is an area state officials have worked hard to reverse, with some mixed results.